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I got rid of one and have another one to get rid of. I'm not all that impressed with the one I have - the bobbin loads on the back - very hard to do even for my small hand. It sews a nice stitch. I think I like the long stitch length. I'm thinking it has plastic gears that could break. Mine is called Favorit - I think my favorite is a 403...
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O.K. I'm late to the party. LOL.
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[QUOTE=jpete523;5252687]I suspect it weren't yer panties in the knot in the first place. My sister would love it that she is not the only lurker - she says she feels guilty some times.
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I think we're talking about different Berninas, Miriam. I believe it was Chris that posted a photo. The favorits have a greenish cast but these machines (if Monica and I are on the same wavelength) are a brilliant, dark green and the machine looks industrial. I don't remember the model # off hand.
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Thank yall for the compliments on Miriam, the Yellow Brother. She cleaned up pretty, and makes a wonderful stitch. She is smooth and you can hardly hear her run. I am glad Miriam, the lady, posted pics of it when she unloaded her van, and was good enough to sell it to me. She packed it in bubble wrap, in a box, then in another box with styrofoam and cardboard spacers. It shipped great. Kudos to her for that.
Last edited by miriam; 05-30-2012 at 02:37 AM.
Melinda I love the all yellow machine! Sometimes I think I should change my collection to just machines with color!
Miriam, that was a cute story of you and your sister packing!
Oh a happy note, I am going to finally be able to finish a quilt I have been piece mealing together! I finally received the last 'part' yesterday in the mail. I am excited to get this project done - most of it I have done on my 15-88 treadle! A fun project for sure!
Mary, this has never been an exclusive club - everyone is welcome here whether you post frequently or occasionally or once in a blue moon! When Billy started this shop, he said everyone is welcome and the door is always open! That mantra still applies today! We welcome everyone here. Pop in and out whenever you feel like it! We love it when someone comes in with a question or comment - gives us all something to think about, to learn from!
Nancy
Last edited by BoJangles; 05-30-2012 at 05:32 AM.
Guess you might call me a lurker but I visit here everyday and have always had my questions answered when I've had one, also nice compliments when I've posted pictures of my few machine treasures! Always enjoy reading and try to learn, but at my age things don't seem to stay in my brain for very long anymore.
Now thanks to some of you I'm off to find my "panty" pattern so I can make me some! These store bought things that don't have enough material to come all the way up to your waist are not my style, so bring on the "Granny Panty". Will also need to find that knitted sheet that I bought some time ago at a thrift store to make them from!
Thank You all for being here!!!!
Now thanks to some of you I'm off to find my "panty" pattern so I can make me some! These store bought things that don't have enough material to come all the way up to your waist are not my style, so bring on the "Granny Panty". Will also need to find that knitted sheet that I bought some time ago at a thrift store to make them from!
Thank You all for being here!!!!
Guess you might call me a lurker but I visit here everyday and have always had my questions answered when I've had one, also nice compliments when I've posted pictures of my few machine treasures! Always enjoy reading and try to learn, but at my age things don't seem to stay in my brain for very long anymore.
Now thanks to some of you I'm off to find my "panty" pattern so I can make me some! These store bought things that don't have enough material to come all the way up to your waist are not my style, so bring on the "Granny Panty". Will also need to find that knitted sheet that I bought some time ago at a thrift store to make them from!
Thank You all for being here!!!!
Now thanks to some of you I'm off to find my "panty" pattern so I can make me some! These store bought things that don't have enough material to come all the way up to your waist are not my style, so bring on the "Granny Panty". Will also need to find that knitted sheet that I bought some time ago at a thrift store to make them from!
Thank You all for being here!!!!
Nancy
Last edited by BoJangles; 05-30-2012 at 08:04 AM.
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Granny, you can try to quilt it on your 301 without a walking foot. I've never done that, but several 301 owners swear that all they have to do is lessen the pressure foot pressure and they do very well with that. Of course, you may want to try a few samples. I generally use walking feet on my machines, but the 301 doesn't have one one the market that fits its feed dogs correctly. Yes, they "work" but not as engineered. But, maybe give it a shot without the walking foot and reduce the pressure?
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