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Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-10-2018, 09:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,641
Posted By cflykins

Thank you for posting where we can get the cork. ...

Thank you for posting where we can get the cork. I went to Portugal in May and was astonished with the number of uses they had for cork. I purchased a purse and it is very light weight. I love it.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-10-2018, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,344
Posted By cflykins

Nova Montgomery's homepage...

Nova Montgomery's homepage (www.novamontgomery.com (http://www.novamontgomery.com)) has a lot of information about Singer Featherweights. She produces a newsletter and monthly tips about taking care...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-06-2016, 02:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,951
Posted By cflykins

"Not sure if you do machine embroidery or not but...

"Not sure if you do machine embroidery or not but I went from Windows 7 to 10 and then tried to put the Embroidery program on and it wiped out the computer. The tech told me 10 was not recommended...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-19-2016, 10:36 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 45,436
Posted By cflykins

I have a portable one that I got from eBay about...

I have a portable one that I got from eBay about 4 years ago. I haven't sewed with it much but it does sew beautifully. It's sitting on an antique sewing cabinet in my bedroom. I hope to use it...
Forum: QB Help Center
11-19-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,797
Posted By cflykins

Same problem here for the last two days. Also, I...

Same problem here for the last two days. Also, I cannot pull up the QB Help page.
Forum: Main
01-20-2015, 12:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,328
Posted By cflykins

You don't say what model of Janome you have. I...

You don't say what model of Janome you have. I had a similiar problem with my 8900 but upon checking the Accufed walking foot, I noticed that the back of the foot that attaches to the back of the...
Forum: Main
10-31-2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,068
Posted By cflykins

This tape is great! I took a 2 day embroidery...

This tape is great! I took a 2 day embroidery class this past weekend and we used this tape. We reused it several times without any problems. Needless to say, I bought some.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-16-2014, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,553
Posted By cflykins

Thanks for your replies. Unfortunately, I won't...

Thanks for your replies. Unfortunately, I won't be able to check into what's the matter until I return to Colorado. I live in California and gave the machine to my daughter, who lives in Colorado,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-15-2014, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,553
Posted By cflykins

99K Motor slows and stops after sewing a while - Why?

When sewing some painting tarp material, the 99K sewed beautifully at first but after sewing for several minutes the motor got hot and slowed down and eventually stopped. This machine is new to me...
Forum: Main
06-20-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,696
Posted By cflykins

I have a Babylock Espire and a Janome 8900. ...

I have a Babylock Espire and a Janome 8900. Both are great machines but have different features that stand out. The Babylock has a great threading mechanism and tells you when you are about to run...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-08-2014, 06:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,028
Posted By cflykins

Yes, it is more than a scam. It is a VIRUS that...

Yes, it is more than a scam. It is a VIRUS that will crash your computer. I received the same email and did not click on the link but my daughter did click on the link. She owns a business that...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-08-2014, 06:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,866
Posted By cflykins

"OK, I will suggest a few things: In Naples, be...

"OK, I will suggest a few things: In Naples, be very very careful of your belongings, they rob you right on the street. No jewelry, keep your passport and money on your body, not in a purse."
...
Forum: Main
12-25-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,081
Posted By cflykins

I have the Janome 8900 and love it! I moved up...

I have the Janome 8900 and love it! I moved up from the Babylock Espire. The Babylock has a better automatic threader but the 8900 has the ability to manually adjust the pressure foot, ability to...
Forum: Main
12-19-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,119
Posted By cflykins

I have the featherweight that my parents gave me...

I have the featherweight that my parents gave me for my 16th birthday. I'm not 71. I taught my 2 granddaughters to sew on this machine. They love the machine so much I bought a second one this...
Forum: Main
06-17-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,871
Posted By cflykins

Go for the PC420. It has a thread cutter. That...

Go for the PC420. It has a thread cutter. That is worth the extra money to me. I once bought an entry level Brother and was very unhappy with it. I would go for the best machine you can get for...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-21-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,534
Posted By cflykins

Is a 1973 Singer 242 any good?

A friend gave me a 1973 Singer 242 in a cabinet. This machine was made in Brazil. Is this machine any good? Can't find much information on the web about this. What is in worth? Will a 1952...
Forum: Main
03-31-2013, 04:57 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,106
Posted By cflykins

My name is Cindy, too. I thought I was reading...

My name is Cindy, too. I thought I was reading my biography. I have 7 sewing machines, 2 embroidery and a serger in my room which is smaller than yours. Monday it will be 8 sewing machines. My...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-24-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,658
Posted By cflykins

I have two featherweights. The first one my...

I have two featherweights. The first one my parents gave me for my 16th birthday 55 years ago. My granddaughters love to sew on it so last month I bought another one exactly like it off eBay on a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-21-2013, 07:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,768
Posted By cflykins

RE your questions... "Do you have the extra...

RE your questions...

"Do you have the extra brace? I didn't see it on their site, but I read about it being necessary for the heavier machines. Do you find there's any additional noise at all...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-20-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,768
Posted By cflykins

I have the SewEzi table with my portable Singer...

I have the SewEzi table with my portable Singer 15-91 set in it and it is very sturdy. The SewEzi table was originally bought with the hole cut for my Babylock Espire but I found I could also set...
Forum: QB Help Center
01-31-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By cflykins

Didn't receive mine either. It's the first thing...

Didn't receive mine either. It's the first thing I want to read on the computer in the morning. So sad!
Forum: Main
01-26-2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,616
Posted By cflykins

I got mine at Barnes and Noble. Right after...

I got mine at Barnes and Noble. Right after reading about this here on QB, I ran right out and got a copy. I love all the MSQC you tube videos. The magazine does a nice coverage about the company...
Forum: Main
01-15-2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,865
Posted By cflykins

Go for it! I have a featherweight that I have...

Go for it! I have a featherweight that I have had for 54 years and have been looking for a second one. Even though I have 3 other machines, the featherweight is the favorite machine that my...
Forum: Mission: Organization
01-14-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,137
Posted By cflykins

I have a plastic box with dividers that I got at...

I have a plastic box with dividers that I got at Harbor Freight. It was very inexpensive. They carry many different size plastic boxes. Much more reasonable than the plastic boxes at fabric stores.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-14-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,601
Posted By cflykins

My SIL travels thru airports a lot for his work...

My SIL travels thru airports a lot for his work and had his 2 credit cards scanned by one of those machines. Not until the charges starting coming in did he realize what had happened. We now carry...
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