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Forum: Main
02-21-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,553
Posted By KittyKate

Bohin pencils for me. Both the thicker and the...

Bohin pencils for me. Both the thicker and the thin mark well and wash out. Refills in various colours are available. The sew easy I found to hard to leave a clear mark. Also have used lead pencils...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
02-08-2014, 06:51 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 166,486
Posted By KittyKate

Hi, I started quilting back in 1994. This was...

Hi, I started quilting back in 1994. This was under the guidance of an English lady who had me cut templates then cut my blocks from these with scissors. Two blocks a week pieced by hand for a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-18-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,381
Posted By KittyKate

My Mother in bought me an ex demo model in 1969. ...

My Mother in bought me an ex demo model in 1969.
Her choice an Elna Lotus SP.
We were travelling around Australia in a Caravan with two small children at the time.
It was compact and was used to...
Forum: Main
05-18-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,886
Posted By KittyKate

Nammie I would like to know more about that tack...

Nammie I would like to know more about that tack stitch.
I used to take small stiches and cut the thread, but now I am quilting other people's work, I tie off and bury.
I mainly do edge to edge...
Forum: Pictures
05-18-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,488
Posted By KittyKate

When I first started to FMQ I had so many tension...

When I first started to FMQ I had so many tension problems I nearly gave up.
I wish I had this site back then.
What I did to stop those eyelashes was to
Buy a second bobbin case that I marked with...
Forum: Main
05-18-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,858
Posted By KittyKate

Hi happyquiltmom, I recall you told me about...

Hi happyquiltmom,
I recall you told me about Presencia thread which I had not known about when I asked about your Bernina record 830.
I didn't win the 830 I was after so lashed out and bought a...
Forum: Main
05-18-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,130
Posted By KittyKate

gneebee, How old is your older Bernina? I...

gneebee, How old is your older Bernina?
I bought a new 750 QE and the feet from my 1031 are not interchangeable and visa versa.
I do how ever love the dual feed on the 750. It is much quieter...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-30-2012, 06:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,857
Posted By KittyKate

The new darning foot arrived from Sew Classic and...

The new darning foot arrived from Sew Classic and it works like a charm. When I covered the feed dogs with the cover plate it was to hard to move the practice sandwich. I taped the Supreme slider...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-30-2012, 06:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,925
Posted By KittyKate

I use both feet. Left toes at the back Right foot...

I use both feet. Left toes at the back Right foot to the front. This gives me better rhythm and it runs along smoothly. I also wear soft shoes.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-15-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,857
Posted By KittyKate

Just read my previous post, and I am using a...

Just read my previous post, and I am using a singer 14 needle.
Will try a Schmetz Topstich 90/14 recommended by Superior threads.
Want to buy Superior's Titanium Topstitch needles in various sizes...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-15-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,857
Posted By KittyKate

Back from visiting the Grandchildren and teaching...

Back from visiting the Grandchildren and teaching 8YO Granddaughter to hand sew. Fun!!
Thanks for your welcome to this site Nagi and lovelyl.

Sew.....Day 2 at home, took the motor off.....easy...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-28-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,857
Posted By KittyKate

Thanks Joe, I found the bottonhole cover...

Thanks Joe,
I found the bottonhole cover plate.....never used as My aunt was not fond of sewing.
Sandwich moved better with the Elna darning foot,
The cover was sort of wobbly and the lower...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-28-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,857
Posted By KittyKate

Singer treadle 66.....1925

Hello,
Newbie here. I started FMQ in 1998 when I realised if I wanted to get those quilts on the beds they would take forever to get there if I quilted by hand.
I also am not a fan of marking and...
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