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    Old 07-18-2010, 04:34 AM
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    I can move my needle but it won't move far enough to line up with the slot on my walking foot. I will definitly check my settings and look for my Sharpie. Thanks very much for your ideas and suggestions. I have been very afraid to do any machine quilting at all.
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    Old 07-18-2010, 11:12 AM
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    I was play machine quilting with the walking foot and with the magnifier I discovered I could sew over the stitches exactly on top of the existing stitches and it be perfectly straight. The magnifier shows each stitch looking as big as a log, can't fall off. LOL I sewed over them three times and loved the look. Now I can use up my less expensive thinner thread to get the more expensive 30wt effect.
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    Old 07-18-2010, 11:38 AM
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    I always move my needle position, works good for me. You could use painters tape.
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    Old 07-18-2010, 12:29 PM
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    Originally Posted by BellaBoo
    I bought this and it's been great for machine quilting with the walking foot. I paid $20 for it at Walmart thinking I'd be returning it but and it's been worth it just to get splinters out of DGD's finger and feet. It has two bright lights too. LOL

    http://www.simplicity.com/p-5219-cc-...magnifier.aspx
    Oh man I need that. My eyes are terrible anymore! I think I saw those at Joanns so I'll be sure to get one with a coupon.
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    Old 07-18-2010, 04:05 PM
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    My needle doesn't go in the middle either. Makes me wonder who designed it !!! I have to use a marker as well.
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    Old 07-18-2010, 04:30 PM
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    If you mess up with the marker you can take it off with a wet tissue before it ages. After it is really dry alcohol should remove it. I like the magnifier. Thank you for the idea.
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    Old 07-18-2010, 04:34 PM
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    mine is just off also!!! gives me a headache!
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    Old 07-18-2010, 05:18 PM
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    Looks like a good magnifier and easy to use!! I've been using my standing Ott lite that has a magnifier attached on a coil hose (can adjust it to just the right position) but it is sometimes in the way and awkward. This might be a good replacement! Thanks!
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    Old 07-29-2010, 11:08 AM
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    I got that magnifier and it won't fit right on my machine. :( I can get it on there, but the magnifier thing isn't anywhere near where I need it to be.
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