tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post1756219659065255811..comments2024-03-21T06:09:19.361-05:00Comments on FABRIC THERAPY: Scrapbusting...ch-ch-changes...Teresa Rawsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12198469746467771421noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-3858869877943919032011-08-02T12:47:56.227-05:002011-08-02T12:47:56.227-05:00Congratulations on the new sewing machine! You mus...Congratulations on the new sewing machine! You must be in heaven as it purrs along.... Love your star blocks and your prepped baskets.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-70137885837151023862011-08-01T22:02:19.383-05:002011-08-01T22:02:19.383-05:00Hi Teresa! I saw your fabulous organisational skil...Hi Teresa! I saw your fabulous organisational skills displayed on the Stast Manicure blog, and I am amazed! Do you think you could pop over to South Australia to help me sort out my stash for my room in my new house please? I will feed you!! :0)<br />Hugs n Blessings from Sue xxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113951036770602896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-54630352410958032912011-08-01T15:06:18.934-05:002011-08-01T15:06:18.934-05:00I love your wonky, wonky stars!I love your wonky, wonky stars!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101540158088271850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-18778390735265768332011-08-01T09:44:18.153-05:002011-08-01T09:44:18.153-05:00congrats on your new machine!! nothing as exciting...congrats on your new machine!! nothing as exciting (well, maybe the new car smell with leather seats) as a new sewing machine. i hope you share your learning journey with us, especially that 1/4 " thing. i have had problems with my 6600 and thread jams, or let's say fixing thread jams. i am now an expert on this subject. let me know if you need help! still not using all the bells and whistles i paid for...maybe you can help with that. good luck and happy sewing. :>)mary ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190254594728902319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-2372563356916720612011-07-31T21:57:44.734-05:002011-07-31T21:57:44.734-05:00This post is full of eye candy! I love the green ...This post is full of eye candy! I love the green baskets!! The stars twinkle and look marvelous!! I'm so happy for you that you have a new machine and like it so well. You had quite a list of gripes with your old machine - I can relate to some of those... :0) I can't wait to see all the wonderful quilts you make with your new machine!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07413787362860014295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-25334556964506492892011-07-31T16:15:25.600-05:002011-07-31T16:15:25.600-05:00I am a new Follower and a newbie to quilting, even...I am a new Follower and a newbie to quilting, even though I have sewn just about everything else, professionally. Congrats on the new machine. I grew up on & even sold SIngers in the 70's, but I am a Babylock fan now. Will be back to see your accomplishments & read some of the older posts. Thanks for letting me stalk!<br />Beckie in Brentwood, TNSewconsulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00427879934589715958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-18015947469392976472011-07-31T11:20:17.212-05:002011-07-31T11:20:17.212-05:00Yep, almost quit sewing completely due to a "...Yep, almost quit sewing completely due to a "Singer" top of the line that I bought in 1978. Fortunately, had the sense (or my DH did!) to buy a Bernina in the 90's. My life has not been the same since! I want to sew all the time now. Have a fabulous time with your Janome! It is a wonderful machine too.Lorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14378229521840536213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-15990804741359490532011-07-30T21:16:09.158-05:002011-07-30T21:16:09.158-05:00Good for you! I love my 6600! Be sure to join th...Good for you! I love my 6600! Be sure to join the Yahoo board for this machine - invaluable.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04273330068620571996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-84549002429305835862011-07-30T16:56:44.231-05:002011-07-30T16:56:44.231-05:00A new sewing machine, wonky stars, and green baske...A new sewing machine, wonky stars, and green baskets. It seems that you are on a roll. Go, girl, go! LOL! Glad you like your new machine. I know many sewers who are purchasing the Janome machines.Purple Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614300010193583324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-15671359433874678722011-07-30T06:22:04.868-05:002011-07-30T06:22:04.868-05:00You're going to love your machine...I bought t...You're going to love your machine...I bought the same model last September and have never loved any machine more. ENJOY!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740642815128986086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-78379180894725239102011-07-30T06:09:53.426-05:002011-07-30T06:09:53.426-05:00It really does make a difference what you pay for ...It really does make a difference what you pay for a machine. I started out with a Walmart Brothers model which actually served my needs and did well. I wanted a machine that did more so I purchased a Shappire by Viking ..... what a difference!!! The machines are so solid and sturdy. They sound so different and do so much more. I say get what you can afford. I again want to trade up to a machine that is more!!!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054672032383791086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-1605892057135157372011-07-30T02:50:41.919-05:002011-07-30T02:50:41.919-05:00Hi Teresa!
I discovered the SAME thing when I got...Hi Teresa! <br />I discovered the SAME thing when I got my Bernina ten years ago. I had been using a Kenmore. It was the best I could afford at the time. But it would "walk" across the table as I was sewing; it would over heat when I did free motion quilting (the foot pedal) and I was always messing with the tension. Then, for my 40th birthday, I got my Bernina. And I discovered, it wasn't ME doing the crappy sewing; it was my machine. My Bernina works so smoothly and does just what I want it too. I love her!! So now I tell people: get the best machine you can afford! It DOES make a difference! <br /><br />Deb from clutteredquilter.blogspot.comDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15706950552891936276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-80996960804207624742011-07-29T20:34:22.654-05:002011-07-29T20:34:22.654-05:00Well, look at you go! So glad you found a machine ...Well, look at you go! So glad you found a machine that you like to work with. Lovin' those green baskets.Carrie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10063988589711911820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-7410994920050011332011-07-29T18:49:28.439-05:002011-07-29T18:49:28.439-05:00Gee, Teresa, tell us how you really feel! :-) I ha...Gee, Teresa, tell us how you really feel! :-) I had a good laugh at your description of the faults of your Singer. I'm glad you have a good machine now. I have a Bernina 140 that I love. It was my first really good machine after sewing 40 years with second-hand machines. Have fun! Love the stars and adorable baskets!The Civil War Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336857233259680225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-36717227606184691732011-07-29T17:53:48.150-05:002011-07-29T17:53:48.150-05:00I was reading the post and thought I'd recomme...I was reading the post and thought I'd recommend the 6600, and then continued reading you have it great! I have one but still haven't put it through its paces, as I have a Bernina 1130 that I love too. I need to put the Bernina away for a while so I use the Janome more. I bought a 3 piece foot set for freemotion it has the open toe, closed toe and a big clear foot too. It is much better as the foot height can be adjusted, the clear darning foot that comes with the machine is not very good in comparison. There is also a 'blue dot' bobbin case that has a looser tension for freemotion if you don't want to adjust the bobbin tension yourself. Have funLeeannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148008932005586200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-53876452658260418092011-07-29T15:12:47.652-05:002011-07-29T15:12:47.652-05:00Teresa, I just recently bought a new machine too, ...Teresa, I just recently bought a new machine too, the 7700 and am getting used to it. As for that quarter inch, look at the quarter inch foot that came with the machine and see if it says "O" or "O2". You want the "O2" because it is closer to the scant quarter inch than the other one. I have both and the new one is amazingly better. I don't have to put painter's tape on the bed of my machine to get the seam I want. <br /><br />This is my second Janome and I'm loving them. Have fun.Florida Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788091314337673170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-38079611050892746372011-07-29T14:39:27.868-05:002011-07-29T14:39:27.868-05:00My parents bought me a Singer when I was in high s...My parents bought me a Singer when I was in high school (early 70s). What a horrible machine! They couldn't understand why I didn't use it since I had been sewing since they bought me my first old Singer when I was six yrs old. And I was polite and didn't complain. Mom and I finally sorted it out when I was in my 20s and she got us both Vikings.<br /><br />We have moved on! I'm a Bernina fan now. Or I get out an old "real" Singer. :-)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12561892583686450813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-10455542087837744362011-07-29T12:23:33.027-05:002011-07-29T12:23:33.027-05:00Happy Stitching!Happy Stitching!Elisa (AKA scrapcat)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04645018679446672757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-63227011845158225092011-07-29T11:17:47.581-05:002011-07-29T11:17:47.581-05:00OK....did you really get ALL that done yesterday??...OK....did you really get ALL that done yesterday????????????<br />Darn, I would L-U-V to have a day that appeared that productive!!! I'm impressed and feel like a total slow slug!! HA!<br /><br />Congrats on the new machine!!! Are you wishing you had done it earlier!!! I know what you mean about the Singers. They are NOT the same as they used to be!<br /><br />Your stars are just oh soooo FAB!!!!Browndirtcottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259939643695340109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-9214784467869276442011-07-29T10:53:11.175-05:002011-07-29T10:53:11.175-05:00How fun! I love my Janome! Your scrap organization...How fun! I love my Janome! Your scrap organization reminde me that mine is in dire need of attention. I'm always so indecisive about how to cut them becasue I may need them for something else, but they are separated into color families. Looks like you are about to need a bigger 'green' box! LOL! Enjoy your new machine!Dirt Road Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04686206587226283057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-19147172475566845082011-07-29T09:52:31.092-05:002011-07-29T09:52:31.092-05:00Congrats on your new machine.....and how funny you...Congrats on your new machine.....and how funny your list of issues with your old machine was! Sheesh! There just wasn't ANYTHING good about it, was there!?! Dang stupid machine!<br /><br />I have two friends who both own the Janome.....and they love it! Have fun!reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822110311373036914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-70282424672146106832011-07-29T09:28:24.045-05:002011-07-29T09:28:24.045-05:00Here I am dripping jealousy! I had decided that if...Here I am dripping jealousy! I had decided that if my old machine cost more than $100 to fix I would consider a new one a better idea. My old one came in at $80 to repair so it looks like I am stuck with it for awhile. Sigh.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647504040224336219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-61748886210706557482011-07-29T09:23:19.169-05:002011-07-29T09:23:19.169-05:00Congratulations on the new machine! The star block...Congratulations on the new machine! The star blocks look great!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-84440190026818368242011-07-29T09:03:08.270-05:002011-07-29T09:03:08.270-05:00Could we have a lesson on establishing that perfec...Could we have a lesson on establishing that perfect 1/4" seam? I got a new machine not too long ago.. and I havn't done any piecing on it yet, which means I really havn't established that perfect 1/4" seam yet. I do have the 1/4" foot for it, so I figured that would do it.. but I'm not so sure about that, and I'm not the most experienced sewer. I mean I've done simple pattern sewing, but fit wasn't the most extreme in importance. With piecing of quilting, it is a bit more important, and I would love to get it right before starting a big project.Mommarockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551129981851834217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547359357445201023.post-55600249645782904442011-07-29T08:47:43.434-05:002011-07-29T08:47:43.434-05:00Congratulations on your new machine! I know a lot...Congratulations on your new machine! I know a lot of people that own that machine and they are so happy with it. I look forward to seeing your creations with it.<br /><br />I LOVE those basket blocks. Once I finish all the hand projects I have going, those are on my list.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779262789435737091noreply@blogger.com