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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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 Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 6:47:27 PM
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sssssshhhhhhh!! My serger is behaving for the longest record of time...no broken needles, no jams. But I switched to a Pfaff....got it from a thrift store for $125..took it for a servicing and it works like a dream.
Autumn, sadly alot of the really cheap sergers and sewing machines have issues with bobbins, threading tension and broken needles.
Look on Ebay for a nice used Serger...get it for the price of a cheap one from another place...the entry level babylock and Pfaffs, etc. can be had for under $300 sometimes.....and the machine companies are always running promotions and you always have a machine shop to go to with any servicing and they teach you how to use it...I do realize you may not have that machine shop option but it's really worth it in the long run....
And I do know that lots of you never spend alot of money on machines and they work just fine...so this is just my two cents worth of advice since you asked for it.
Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~~~~The Portal to A Vintage Collection & My Creative Journey |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 7:00:21 PM
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I actually have 2 local shops that sell machines and I was thinking a used better machine myself. So Babyloc is a good one? I will be making a stop to look at them on Tuesday I believe. I am making a day trip to see my dad tomorrow.
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
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Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 7:39:47 PM
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| Have a lovy visit with your Dad and bring home that serger will be great for all those dressess you are making |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 7:40:58 PM
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Autumn, that's great that you have the machine shops...yahoo!! Women are always trading in their machines and sergers so they normally have some really good buys. Anyone that buys from machine dealers has a preference on their favorite brand. I have a Janome brand needlefelting machine but otherwise I have heard some negative feedback on their sewing machines..I've sewn on one many years ago and it sounded like a freight train...LOL Was not a good experience at all. But there's so much competition among all these brands that there's always new features and improvements being made.
I think if I had to buy another machine I'd go for Viking or Pfaff...
Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~~~~The Portal to A Vintage Collection & My Creative Journey |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 7:56:56 PM
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Steph, Sorry to hear about your mall troubles! Some people just need to seem important!
Autumn, I have a Singer serger that hubby bought for me 4 1/2 years ago from Walmart and I have always had very good luck with it! I have only had it repaired once and it was my fault not the machines!
Okay I would be up for a Clothespin bag swap! Why not I need something to do!! hahaha!!! NOT!!
I finally found a new issue of MJF at Hastings today, but I think I am out of luck finding an issue of Apronology! I would order one, but I don't think I can bring myself to pay $6.00+ for shipping!! Why do I have to live in the middle of nowhere?!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 9:50:17 PM
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Monica, Didn't take me long to remember why I don't go to malls very often...wouldn't been in this one if I had a choice of where to get my glasses made.
Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~~~~The Portal to A Vintage Collection & My Creative Journey |
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Lanna
True Blue Farmgirl
330 Posts
Lanna
A little town in Idaho
330 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 11:01:03 PM
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Yeah, I know it seems weird to get you panties in a twist about your child's photo being taken, but well, yeah. Being violated sucks.
That is a very cute clothespin bag! If only I could get myself to actually use something like that. Ah, just need to work on my aprons - and not ones with those piddly little crayon-box sized pockets (like my grandma's aprons that I've got).
Had to get the second wood stove going tonight. 16*F. If it's going to be this cold, new snow to play in would be nice. The kids can only chuck ice chunks at each other for so long. And I need to hunt down some new snow pants for my 5yo - turns out his 8/10 pants aren't insulated enough to keep his legs as warm as I'd like. So on the hunt again - unless anybody here knows someone with gray/black/red/blue Columbia snow pants size 7+ that need a new home...
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 11:54:11 PM
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We just had a horrendous downpour with hail. Our street and front yard was all white. This does not happen that often. Sure, we do get hail, but usually just a little bit.
View up our street
view of our front walk way
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 05:08:09 AM
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Holy Cow! hailing in Cali!
What the heck, it's 9 degrees this morning. That's OK, Zeb and I are are taking a trip north to make some pizza.
Sergers. I got my Simplicity Frontier from Nancy's Notions. I figured anything she was selling was halfways decent. The model she's offering now is http://www.nancysnotions.com/category/sewing+with+nancy/smart+buys.do?sortby=priceDescend
for $249. Looks just the the Singers that are under $200. I've had a few years and sewn the sh#t out of it. You'll want one for all your clothing construction~in fact you can sew everything on it and just do your topstitching on your regular machine. Anything you want to sell that has exposed seams should be serged IMO.
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 07:11:58 AM
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Sharon~I can't believe the hail.
I don't have a serger and have always been intimidated by them. Too many threads and needles. I am sure I would get it all mixed up.
I have a new Brother and it has a stitch that is similar to a Serger and I can purchase an attachment that cuts off the extra fabric. It's probably not as good but it's what I have used for now.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 07:34:15 AM
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cool, hail, hope ur car was in the garage.
i thrift and thrift snowpants, i have a rack of several in my house, when they wear out, ditch em, save the zippers and clips, and the fluff, i bet we have a rotation of 20 prs, put on some fleece pants under em, no complaints.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 07:36:50 AM
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my serger is a singer, bought it for i believe 198 which included shipping to my house. i sew everything with it and really abuse it, i only break needles when i am sewing through like 8 thicknesses of fleece, or 6 of jeans, if i slowdown it is fine, but you know me, once i get going i slow for nothing!
i have been trying to blog for days, keep not getting to it..oh someday!
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 07:47:23 AM
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| Several inches of snow here overnight. Fluttered all yesterday and started to come down heavier and stick late last night. |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 08:23:02 AM
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It is cold here too -20C
Ruth if you use a walking foot you should be able to ue it for quilting.
Quick question need answers can u substute for baking soda or do I have to go to store?
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 08:29:04 AM
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Ruth, yes we get some snow, mostly in this northern part of the state. Usually doesn't last long though.
Carrie, I don't know of a baking soda sub, sorry. |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 08:46:33 AM
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| hmm, learn something new every day. I knew that baking powder was baking soda and cream of tarter, but did not know about the sub for the soda alone. thanks for the info |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
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Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 09:10:51 AM
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| Ronna- Well glad to have given you info since you shared all your lovely recipes. Sometimes you just have to look elswhere or ask someone I find. |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 10:20:38 AM
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Our rooftops still have ice. I can't believe it either, especially that the ice is still on the rooftops.
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 10:26:07 AM
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Gals, we have not had our car in the garage in 23 years or so. Dh had a place marked off in the garage for the car, but that is filled up now, but not by a car.
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 10:30:14 AM
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| The builder of this house told me no one parks in their garage, but we surely do. Two cars and the Harley each have their own bay. After he told me, I looked at all the houses around and he's mostly right. |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 10:35:55 AM
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Most of our neighbors on our street, park their cars in the garage, unless their garages are full. Across the street, the dh parks his car in the garage, and the wife parks her car either in the driveway or street. They both have large SUV vehicles, but I don't know why the husband gets the garage.
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New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before
