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I am looking for recommendations for machines. I want a sit down machine for doing detailed thread painting but would like a long arm for larger pieces. What do you use and what do you like? This will be a big investment and I want to get it right.
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I am running beginner FME tutorials at my blog: http://victoriaedm1.blogspot.com/2011/03/landscape-of-your-own.html http://victoriaedm1.blogspot.com/2011/03/landscape-of-your-own-2.html I also post stitch videos each week http://victoriaedm1.blogspot.com/2011/02/belated-blog.html http://victoriaedm1...
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I am free motion quilting a king size cotton patchwork quilt on my vintage Featherweight. The thread is a 40 weight polyester embroidery thread, and I am using new embroidery needles, size 11 and 12. Even after putting in a new needle, I can sew for a few minutes, and then I get a shredded top thread...
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My fabumotion is in a box where it belongs. I purchased the fabumotion on an impulse, thinking that I will never be able to master free motion: I took a free motion class and the teacher inspired me by telling us it is possible to achieve with practice. She also uses a simple mechanical machine. I have...
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My machines are all Pfaff and I have the Fabric Mover, which is the Pfaff version of the Fab-u-motion, and I love it. You have to remember to move the fabric when you get to the edge of the sewing area. Also get a non slip sheet to place under the fabric, it will let the fabric glide over the machine...
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Hi - I need some help. My sewing machine is pretty old - a Sears Kenmore 1516. I've actually "storrowed" it from my mom and am slowly getting acclimated to it. ("Storrowed" = I borrowed it about a year ago...and have pretty much stolen it at this point.) I want to get a free motion...
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Yes Barb, that is a great site, I immediately started practicing her daily exercises and boy does that help. She gives great tips and fun designs to exercise with. Thanks for passing the info to us. Myriam
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Nancy I'm looking for all the help I can get. I rec'd a Bernina stitich regulator from my husband. I want to live up to his belief in me! Could you give me any suggestions on how best to use the stitich regulator? I have done some successful machine quilting without it in the past. Any sugestions...
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Just want to thank you for your ebook on 67 machine stitching tips and the 5 small quilting projects e book..I made these today with the instructions. I had a go at last with freestyle with the feed dogs down. Its addictive..I just sewed random circular patterns over layers of burnt chiffon, organza...
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See my post to "Free Motion Frustration". I think it will answer all your questions. If not, let me know and I will try to help you.