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08-24-2010, 05:46 PM

#11

Colbaltjars62

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You are quite welcome Colleen. We girls gotta stick together and take care of each other...

08-24-2010, 05:51 PM

#12

quilt addict

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Colbaltjars62

Gee does that apply to me with the treadle machine too? Man running that treadle for ten minutes I'm gonna get my workout huh?
Sorry, just seemed funny to me with a treadle.
Do I have any takers for a workout?

I know, I am woried about that when I get mine hooked up. Won't the DH do that for you? I'm sure you don't have to do it all at once.

08-24-2010, 06:00 PM

#13

Colbaltjars62

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LOL LMBO!!!!
OK quilt attic needs a treadler too!!!!! Treadler? Is that proper english?
LOLOL!!!!

08-24-2010, 06:17 PM

#14

raptureready

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pm lostn51, he's our resident vintage machine expert.

08-24-2010, 06:24 PM

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Colbaltjars62

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Yes do so, I just got a PM from him and he said that my cabinet wasn't original to my machine :-(. I guess the Pitman rod on mine was Iron like the base not wood like this one has. Hubby is going to have to make me one.. Yep it's a family affair! rofl
Hmmmm, OK who's messing with the machines and cabinets!!!!
LOLOL!!!

08-24-2010, 06:36 PM

#16

sueisallaboutquilts

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What positively gorgeous machines!! They are truly works of art. I could look at them all day :)

08-24-2010, 09:13 PM

#17

tooMuchFabric

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Could just lift the needle, lift the pressor foot, and move the fabric forward a tiny bit such that the needle steps back one stitch length, lower the pressor foot and the needle again, and then continue sewing forward.
This would be quick to do and accomplish the lock stitch you need.

I do this on an older machine that I like to sew with, and which has a reverse lever alright, but which lever is clumsy to operate. I call it "back step stitching" and it works fine.
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08-25-2010, 07:37 AM

#18

colleen53

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again,, such great information !!
i will be willing to lend myself out to be a TREADELOR !!
i am looking for a exercise program.. what better way !! got any good books while i haul booty on your machines for 10 minutes !!!