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Old 11-21-2024, 12:09 AM
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Hi peeps,
Enthusiastic newbie here. I got an Elna 3 Z (in desperate need of a proper cleaning) and a Juki DX7. I have started to learn about sewing and sewing machines on a Singer 7136. There's a long way to go
I do simple experimental sewing of tiny and big projects, and the ultimate goal here (for now) is to crazy quilt like a breeze <3
To be continued!
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Old 11-21-2024, 03:23 AM
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Welcome to the board. You will find lots of inspiration and ideas here!
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Welcome Plups! Everyone here is very friendly and helpful, so if you have any questions, there is usually a suggestion or several on how to get things fixed.
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Sending a warm welcome from Delaware. Glad you decided to join us. Keep experimenting and have fun!
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Old 11-21-2024, 05:02 AM
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Old 11-21-2024, 05:32 AM
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Welcome aboard! Are you into hand embroidering for your crazy quilting endeavors? If so, Pintangle.com is a wonderful site to learn about all sorts of stitching possiblities. If you use the search engine here in the QB, do a search for crazy quilting to see if there is anyone around that is actively doing crazy quilting. I haven't seen a thread on that for a while. Start collecting unusual beads, buttons, ribbons, charms, and anything else you want to incorporate into a crazy quilt now so when you start crazy quilting with nonstop capacity, you have a collection to choose from at your fingertips.

Do you have used clothing stores in Finland? Great buttons (and fabrics) can be found affordably there.

It is so exciting to be a beginning quilter! Enjoy working on your machines! Once you can repair them yourself, you will definitely be off and running.
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Welcome from sunny Southern California!
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Old 11-21-2024, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ibex94
Welcome aboard! Are you into hand embroidering for your crazy quilting endeavors? If so, Pintangle.com is a wonderful site to learn about all sorts of stitching possiblities. If you use the search engine here in the QB, do a search for crazy quilting to see if there is anyone around that is actively doing crazy quilting. I haven't seen a thread on that for a while. Start collecting unusual beads, buttons, ribbons, charms, and anything else you want to incorporate into a crazy quilt now so when you start crazy quilting with nonstop capacity, you have a collection to choose from at your fingertips.

Do you have used clothing stores in Finland? Great buttons (and fabrics) can be found affordably there.

It is so exciting to be a beginning quilter! Enjoy working on your machines! Once you can repair them yourself, you will definitely be off and running.
Hi ibex94, so many good tips! Thank you. Hand embroidery is def on my lis, and pintangle sounds like a solid start! Wonderful.
I started filling a box of fabric scraps and cords. So nice to have an excuse to gather nice things 🤭I love recycling centers and thrift shops. There are many around, luckily.
Today I braced my fear and went to the hardware shop to get proper tools to open and clean my Elna and I am proud I accomplished some already. I hope it kick starts my fixing journey. So liberating to be able to maintain and fix a machine, especially after some not so nice experience.
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Welcome from sunny Southern California!
Sending snow-land breeze your way!
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