tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post2182208476028322405..comments2024-03-14T15:40:10.252-04:00Comments on Stitches and Seams: BuriedDebbie Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-8766318264743860422010-02-02T23:25:15.134-05:002010-02-02T23:25:15.134-05:00Debbie - your quilt is wonderful! Walking foot me...Debbie - your quilt is wonderful! Walking foot method is the slowest, but appears to be the best for you and this project right now. Just focus on one block at a time. Try folding/scrunching the quilt accordion-style up under the arm. Hang in there. It will get done looong before 2015. <br />Doris W. in TNdoris.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02711061196365607108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-16093220927201240002010-02-02T09:29:04.098-05:002010-02-02T09:29:04.098-05:00The wrestling match is the reason my quilt will be...The wrestling match is the reason my quilt will be done in one of the "quilt as you go" methods, if I ever actually start it that is. The quilt looks good! <br /><br />As far as the squeeking, my Viking Quilt Designer will squeek if I use Metrosine(?) thread, or similar and sew slowish. Coats and Clark - no squeek. My dealer/repair shop said some machines will do that with all polyester thread, and as long as the stitching is good, or the squeek doesn't get worse, not to worry. I wonder if after it's had a good cleaning, it's "too clean" ?JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-66324897078083666172010-01-25T19:54:14.915-05:002010-01-25T19:54:14.915-05:00Hi Debbie,
I tried to PM you on PatternReview, b...Hi Debbie, <br /><br />I tried to PM you on PatternReview, but understand you are not taking messages. So here goes, I am trying to obtain beltloop folders and fellers for my Janome CP1000 from sharp sewing, but am confused by what to look for; industrial sewing machine fellers, which come as sets that look the same as, and different from the one in your tutorial, or is there a specific title I look for? Can you please help? My member name on PR is Imaan, or you can email me on google. Thanks again.Imaanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883756965959949849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-52922568207308846952010-01-25T13:22:47.568-05:002010-01-25T13:22:47.568-05:00I started quilting a large (don't ask the exac...I started quilting a large (don't ask the exact size) quilt around 2 or 3 years ago on my needle feed machine. You would think it would be breeze right? It was not an easy undertaking, my shoulders burnt like crazy and progress was very slow. It is still sitting on my needle feed machine, which is a shame as that machine should be put to better use. I guess the saying 'how to eat an elephant....one bite at a time' would apply here and there. Bit by bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-17244349599590073302010-01-25T03:59:33.830-05:002010-01-25T03:59:33.830-05:00LOL: I've been quiling this weekend, with my S...LOL: I've been quiling this weekend, with my Sapphire. I prefer quilting by hand, but since I pieced the back of the quilt too, it was going to be a challenge for my hands. One thing is sure: i need some practice :-)<br />About the squeak, my Sapphire does it when she is dirty. Once I've cleaned her, she does not let herself hear. But once the noise did not go away: thread had wound in her inside, and she needed to be opened. I took them a few minutes to clean her. <br />Regarding oiling, Viking machines are not supposed to need some. But when I had mine checked, the man told me he did oil her... and this man does know what a sewing machine needs...verobirdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968111905760607177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-81729335873638073882010-01-25T00:51:40.705-05:002010-01-25T00:51:40.705-05:00It is much easier to quilt when you have a large s...It is much easier to quilt when you have a large space for the quilt to lie on. I have my machine recessed in my sewing table and it is wonderful for quilting. Wait, did that sound like a brag? The quilt looks awesome.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09576506420482747439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-55690588267126772552010-01-24T20:39:20.349-05:002010-01-24T20:39:20.349-05:00haha!! That's how I feel about quilting too. ...haha!! That's how I feel about quilting too. I barely get a tablerunner done before I"m about to tear out my hair!!angie.ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575366388194033626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-24529343465900215112010-01-24T20:23:49.039-05:002010-01-24T20:23:49.039-05:00Your description of wrestling with the quilt is re...Your description of wrestling with the quilt is reason No. 541 why I don't quilt. I so admire anyone who has the patience to quilt. I'm too sloppy and slapdash for it, I guess. I'm sure you'll do a beautiful job, as you do with everything else you sew. I can't wait to see the finished quilt.Sondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102618798956731577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-83017666002242039942010-01-24T19:14:34.306-05:002010-01-24T19:14:34.306-05:00Debbie, I think the last time I machine quilted a ...Debbie, I think the last time I machine quilted a quilt, I ended up laying the quilt on the cutting table and moving my machine over there. I worked on it standing up. It worked so much better than having my shoulder supporting all that weight. I'm sure this is why people send their quilts out to people with *real* equipment. I guess this is why my mom does hers all by hand.Mary Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866359663975650122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-91017520218341271382010-01-24T14:38:59.407-05:002010-01-24T14:38:59.407-05:00I don't think it will take you until 2015. So ...I don't think it will take you until 2015. So far it looks fantastic. I have a quilt on my bed that I started making in the late 80's. I started hand quilting it. What was I thinking. I stuck it in the attic for almost 20 years. I finally made my mind up to finish it by machine. It took only one day to quilt it. A lot of what I did is what you are doing. I simply outlined around the designs. I did free montion on the sashing and I absolutely love it. It's on my bed right now. So don't give up. When you feel like working on do, and when you don't don't. BTW my machine is still not back from service!knitmachinequeen (KMQ)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06905640436931172793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-45569420092005755162010-01-24T13:51:08.586-05:002010-01-24T13:51:08.586-05:00You know I wondered about that, when I saw that my...You know I wondered about that, when I saw that my new Viking manual didn't include any oiling instructions. Do they really not need additional lubrication ever, or is it only that you're not supposed to try it at home?Alexandra V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13865207283487979900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-89425238153777769692010-01-24T11:09:40.378-05:002010-01-24T11:09:40.378-05:00That is interesting about the squeak, my D1 develo...That is interesting about the squeak, my D1 developed a squeak after I had it in for service too.Mo at Arannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801562839159540720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-83657773999070819822010-01-24T07:14:58.551-05:002010-01-24T07:14:58.551-05:00It is not easy to machine quilt a large piece. I ...It is not easy to machine quilt a large piece. I did it once. Then decided any future quilts would be sent out for quilting. Good luck. If you're persistent, it will get done.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-19984956197741613352010-01-24T04:06:36.474-05:002010-01-24T04:06:36.474-05:002015? Sounds like the sewist's equivalent of ...2015? Sounds like the sewist's equivalent of a mural painting. I admire your stamina. Good grief you wrestled that quilt top like a champ. I'm topstitching prefold diapers and recieving blankets these days, it's more than enough work. Oh, and I see I'm the first commenter this time. What, nobody is up and commenting on your blog on Sunday morning at 4 am ET?BrusselsSprout_Katharinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04519588924579208409noreply@blogger.com