Now I've gone and done it . . .
10-12-2014, 11:25 AM
#21
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BEWARE!!! My vintage machines sneak in at night and throw the timing off on my long arm. I haven't figured out which one is the guilty party. But my suspicions are on the 201. She's my piecing machine and I know she gets lonely if I don't use her at least once a week.
The Wheeler & Wilson #9 stands guard at the door to my quilting studio but I've caught him sleeping on the job far too many times.
The Wheeler & Wilson #9 stands guard at the door to my quilting studio but I've caught him sleeping on the job far too many times.
10-12-2014, 02:19 PM
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Thanks for the warning Christine. I think if I have any problems, it's going to be my Silver 15 leading the group. That one has been my main bobbin winder for the Bailey, which takes the same class 15 bobbins. The new one takes much larger bobbins, and comes with a separate bobbin winder too.
My quilting machine is surrounded by my Singers, and for the most they are all display queens so they don't seem to mind doing nothing but being admired. I keep the working girls upstairs (LOL!!)
My quilting machine is surrounded by my Singers, and for the most they are all display queens so they don't seem to mind doing nothing but being admired. I keep the working girls upstairs (LOL!!)
10-12-2014, 06:27 PM
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Cathy a couple of months ago I bought 2 brand new computerized Pfaffs. A Passport 2.0 because it has the built in walking foot/IDT & a Quilter's Expression 4.2, has IDT and 10" of throat space. I can't take my Bernina anywhere, its just to heavy, the Passport is a mere 13 lbs.
I still use my treadle machines and featherweights.
Sharon in Texas
I still use my treadle machines and featherweights.
Sharon in Texas
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10-12-2014, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Caroline S
Cathy, I have been making small batches of applesauce in my crockpot. Sooo much easier than standing over the stove watching and stirring so it won't scorch. I am freezing the applesauce until I get around to canning it later on. The peels and cores are going into fermentation jars to make apple vinegar this year (an experiment). Gives me more time to sew, quilt and play with my sewing machines!
3 minutes cooking time.
Sharon in Texas
10-13-2014, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Rodney
What I find interesting is the changes in techniques to restore the machines that will have to take place. Where we worry about the japanning on old machines, future restorers will be looking for ways to restore faded and discolored plastic, dealing with issues of brittle plastic and rebuilding circuit boards. Future restorers may be just as excited about the quality of the modern plastic marvels as we are about our old cast iron ladies.
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