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    Forum: Main
    08-28-2012, 05:50 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 9,076
    Posted By monkeymoto

    Thanks everyone! Looks like its not meant to be,...

    Thanks everyone! Looks like its not meant to be, someone else offered up the full amount so she is selling to them. Oh well! The search for a quilting machine continues! :)
    Forum: Main
    08-27-2012, 08:07 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 9,076
    Posted By monkeymoto

    How low is too low for an unused Janome 6500?

    So I found a Janome 6500 on Craigslist, it's supposedly 2 years old but never been used. It's listed for $500 obo so I emailed and said I could offer $350. She said she would take that amount. I was...
    Forum: Main
    08-27-2012, 03:35 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,867
    Posted By monkeymoto

    I know vintage Singer 15 series machines are...

    I know vintage Singer 15 series machines are well-loved for quilting.
    Forum: Main
    08-26-2012, 04:36 PM
    Replies: 0
    Views: 762
    Posted By monkeymoto

    Quick question for a Brother 1500s owner

    How high does the sewing bed sit up off the table? Trying to figure out whether it will work for my setup before I order. Thank you!
    Forum: Main
    08-26-2012, 08:26 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 3,769
    Posted By monkeymoto

    thamks, I'll try to reduce to presser foot...

    thamks, I'll try to reduce to presser foot pressure. I did put pins in, that's how I knew I was having problems. :) every time I got to a pin, I would have too much of the top fabric.
    Forum: Main
    08-26-2012, 08:02 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 3,769
    Posted By monkeymoto

    Accurate piecing without IDT/dual feed?

    I know many of you do your piecing on machines without dual feed or IDT. Do you have any tips on getting accurate feed for piecing? I had a Pfaff 2046, so am used to having IDT, but it had become...
    Forum: Main
    08-24-2012, 08:33 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 2,478
    Posted By monkeymoto

    I have tested the bsr and have been underwhelmed....

    I have tested the bsr and have been underwhelmed. I think it's the good price and pull towards cool new technology that makes me want it. :) I have tested a Janome 1600 and really really liked it. I...
    Forum: Main
    08-23-2012, 01:40 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 2,478
    Posted By monkeymoto

    Glad to hear you like it! Is the extension table...

    Glad to hear you like it! Is the extension table sufficient for quilting? Also, does the needle button really put the needle in down position when you stop sewing? I've read varying things on this....
    Forum: Main
    08-23-2012, 01:13 PM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 2,478
    Posted By monkeymoto

    Thanks, all! I should add that I have not yet...

    Thanks, all! I should add that I have not yet bought a walking foot for the Bernina ($170ish). I could also get the walking foot plus the bsr for $800 total but need to make a quick decision on that...
    Forum: Main
    08-23-2012, 11:54 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 2,478
    Posted By monkeymoto

    Advice on free motion quilting...

    Hi! I'm relatively new to quilting- I've FMQ a baby+ sized quilt and make another easy strip quilt. I just bought a Bernina 530 and am debating about the best way to quilt. I've been seriously...
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