Quiltingboard Forums

Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Search Forums
    • Reload this Page >

  • Search Results

    • Register
    FAQ
    Calendar
    Today's Posts
    Search
    Vendor Directory
    Search: Posts Made By: cricket_iscute
    Showing results 1 to 5 of 5
    Search took 0.00 seconds.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-21-2013, 11:11 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 5,696
    Posted By cricket_iscute

    1. Make sure you have a good surface to the left...

    1. Make sure you have a good surface to the left and behind the machine that is the same level as the bed of the machine so the quilt is supported.
    2. Oil the machine. I oil mine with every 8...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-21-2013, 11:07 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 5,696
    Posted By cricket_iscute

    The Singer 15s work well for fmq, also. Both the...

    The Singer 15s work well for fmq, also. Both the Singer 301 and Singer 15s have vertical bobbins, and that makes a huge difference.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-21-2013, 11:05 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 5,696
    Posted By cricket_iscute

    I would not fmq with the Singer 401. Straight...

    I would not fmq with the Singer 401. Straight line quilting is fine, though, and I've discovered I don't even need a walking foot; just the regular zig zag foot is fine. I never have any slippage. ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-21-2013, 11:01 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 5,696
    Posted By cricket_iscute

    I have the original foot that Pfaff made for the...

    I have the original foot that Pfaff made for the machine. It's all metal, of course. I have all the original feet. However, being short shank, many feet will work on the Pfaff 130.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-20-2013, 11:08 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 5,696
    Posted By cricket_iscute

    I have quite a few machines, but the Singer 301...

    I have quite a few machines, but the Singer 301 is always my go to machine for fmq. Since I repair machines, I also get to test them, and have tested over a hundred for fmq. The Singer 301 is the...
    Showing results 1 to 5 of 5


     
    Forum Jump

    FREE Quilting Newsletter