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02-18-2012, 12:23 PM
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Kathie, This is not exactly the same. I haven't made this yet. I had it in my bookmarks for a quick project.
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2010/...-easy-and.html[/QUOTE]
And another:
http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typ...al-flower.html
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2010/...-easy-and.html[/QUOTE]
And another:
http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typ...al-flower.html
02-18-2012, 01:31 PM
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OMG Gals and Guys! Wait til you see what Whigrose just picked up!!
HURRY Deb!! Get here and share!!
HURRY Deb!! Get here and share!!
02-18-2012, 02:15 PM
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Here is a widget I made to guide the thread from the big serger spools to the sewing machine. Works pretty good too. This is Mr. Lucky modeling it for us. My wife doesn't use her serger much and all that thread is just sitting there. Soooooooo, I figured out how to use it. 
I took a piece of 3/8" dowel rod and drilled it out so it would fit down over the spool pin. Then drilled two smaller holes for the legs of a close pin spring and viola, a thread guide. Works beautifully too. Right now I have this set up on my #2 Singer 66 Treadle for sewing a quilt. Joe
I took a piece of 3/8" dowel rod and drilled it out so it would fit down over the spool pin. Then drilled two smaller holes for the legs of a close pin spring and viola, a thread guide. Works beautifully too. Right now I have this set up on my #2 Singer 66 Treadle for sewing a quilt. Joe
02-18-2012, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Kathie, This is not exactly the same. I haven't made this yet. I had it in my bookmarks for a quick project.
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2010/...-easy-and.html
http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2010/...-easy-and.html
http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typ...al-flower.html[/QUOTE]
Those are really cute. I will have to try them. Thank you Kathie
02-18-2012, 02:46 PM
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Playing catchup today with the threads. And now Charlee's got me excited to see what's coming up! 
Saw a Gritzner handcrank today at an antique shop, decals gone, some problems with the base. It moved sluggishly, but it was still pretty neat. The bobbin setup was interesting. Too pricey for me at $132, especially for the wear to the finish. What was interesting too was that the base had 2 holes in it, just where a belt would go for a treadle. I wonder if these bases were made to be dropped into a treadle as well as to be portable? The base had a coffin top with it.
On the way out, I saw a couple of FWs close to the counter, one the older style and one newer. The older one was in rough shape, no bobbin, shredded case, no attachments, and was corroding along the bottom. They had it marked at $200. No price yet on the newer one in better shape. Oh, and the shop guy told me exactly why FWs were so expensive. (Drum roll) It's because all the sweat shops buy them so that their illegal workers can literally pick up the machines and run away when Immigration comes by. He was totally convinced that all the online auctions are bid up by sweat shop owners. I was astounded, had no idea of the power of my cute, clacky little FW.
Saw a Gritzner handcrank today at an antique shop, decals gone, some problems with the base. It moved sluggishly, but it was still pretty neat. The bobbin setup was interesting. Too pricey for me at $132, especially for the wear to the finish. What was interesting too was that the base had 2 holes in it, just where a belt would go for a treadle. I wonder if these bases were made to be dropped into a treadle as well as to be portable? The base had a coffin top with it.
On the way out, I saw a couple of FWs close to the counter, one the older style and one newer. The older one was in rough shape, no bobbin, shredded case, no attachments, and was corroding along the bottom. They had it marked at $200. No price yet on the newer one in better shape. Oh, and the shop guy told me exactly why FWs were so expensive. (Drum roll) It's because all the sweat shops buy them so that their illegal workers can literally pick up the machines and run away when Immigration comes by. He was totally convinced that all the online auctions are bid up by sweat shop owners. I was astounded, had no idea of the power of my cute, clacky little FW.
02-18-2012, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by J Miller
Here is a widget I made to guide the thread from the big serger spools to the sewing machine. Works pretty good too. This is Mr. Lucky modeling it for us. My wife doesn't use her serger much and all that thread is just sitting there. Soooooooo, I figured out how to use it.
02-18-2012, 02:59 PM
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Joe,
That is really cool. I always new that somewhere out there there would be a good use for clothes pins (other than hanging clothes...yuk!)
Cathy
That is really cool. I always new that somewhere out there there would be a good use for clothes pins (other than hanging clothes...yuk!)
Cathy
Originally Posted by J Miller
Here is a widget I made to guide the thread from the big serger spools to the sewing machine. Works pretty good too.
I took a piece of 3/8" dowel rod and drilled it out so it would fit down over the spool pin. Then drilled two smaller holes for the legs of a close pin spring and viola, a thread guide. Works beautifully too. Right now I have this set up on my #2 Singer 66 Treadle for sewing a quilt. Joe
I took a piece of 3/8" dowel rod and drilled it out so it would fit down over the spool pin. Then drilled two smaller holes for the legs of a close pin spring and viola, a thread guide. Works beautifully too. Right now I have this set up on my #2 Singer 66 Treadle for sewing a quilt. Joe
02-18-2012, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Bennett
Playing catchup today with the threads. And now Charlee's got me excited to see what's coming up!
Saw a Gritzner handcrank today at an antique shop, decals gone, some problems with the base. It moved sluggishly, but it was still pretty neat. The bobbin setup was interesting. Too pricey for me at $132, especially for the wear to the finish. What was interesting too was that the base had 2 holes in it, just where a belt would go for a treadle. I wonder if these bases were made to be dropped into a treadle as well as to be portable? The base had a coffin top with it.
On the way out, I saw a couple of FWs close to the counter, one the older style and one newer. The older one was in rough shape, no bobbin, shredded case, no attachments, and was corroding along the bottom. They had it marked at $200. No price yet on the newer one in better shape. Oh, and the shop guy told me exactly why FWs were so expensive. (Drum roll) It's because all the sweat shops buy them so that their illegal workers can literally pick up the machines and run away when Immigration comes by. He was totally convinced that all the online auctions are bid up by sweat shop owners. I was astounded, had no idea of the power of my cute, clacky little FW.
Saw a Gritzner handcrank today at an antique shop, decals gone, some problems with the base. It moved sluggishly, but it was still pretty neat. The bobbin setup was interesting. Too pricey for me at $132, especially for the wear to the finish. What was interesting too was that the base had 2 holes in it, just where a belt would go for a treadle. I wonder if these bases were made to be dropped into a treadle as well as to be portable? The base had a coffin top with it.
On the way out, I saw a couple of FWs close to the counter, one the older style and one newer. The older one was in rough shape, no bobbin, shredded case, no attachments, and was corroding along the bottom. They had it marked at $200. No price yet on the newer one in better shape. Oh, and the shop guy told me exactly why FWs were so expensive. (Drum roll) It's because all the sweat shops buy them so that their illegal workers can literally pick up the machines and run away when Immigration comes by. He was totally convinced that all the online auctions are bid up by sweat shop owners. I was astounded, had no idea of the power of my cute, clacky little FW.
And who'da thunk it? Sweatshops, huh? Interesting theory...has he heard of quilters?
02-18-2012, 03:07 PM
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Bennett,
That absolutely is the best I have ever heard. I will be laughing for days to come. Thanks for the comic relief.
Cathy
That absolutely is the best I have ever heard. I will be laughing for days to come. Thanks for the comic relief.
Cathy
Originally Posted by Bennett
Oh, and the shop guy told me exactly why FWs were so expensive. (Drum roll) It's because all the sweat shops buy them so that their illegal workers can literally pick up the machines and run away when Immigration comes by. He was totally convinced that all the online auctions are bid up by sweat shop owners.
02-18-2012, 03:11 PM
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Oh yeah, I was about mid-sentence into "because of quilters, that's why!" when he cut me off with his theory.
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