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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl

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Bonne
Littleton CO
USA
3003 Posts
Posted - Jan 26 2008 :  11:19:23 AM  Show Profile
Wonderful thoughtful gift, Jessica.

LOL @ Bev!! No, I don't need an industrial strength machine in my sweat shop. In fact, these vintage ones I do have are tough as nails. That Consew you could probably sew tack on. Or at least repair your tack if you were so minded. There's got to be a walking foot for it. See if you can obtain an owners manual. http://www.sewingmanuals.com/Sewing_Machine_Manuals/Consew.htm

http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Threading_Diagrams.htm

I don't know what you pd for it, but I've not seen any industrial machines on Craig's List around here going for less than $500. You may just want to unload it.

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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl

1894 Posts

Sheryl-lyn
Calverton NY
USA
1894 Posts
Posted - Jan 26 2008 :  11:48:32 AM  Show Profile
That is a great idea Jess! Grandpa will be happy and warm with all that homemade love.

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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl

1682 Posts

Carrie

Canada
1682 Posts
Posted - Jan 26 2008 :  10:32:35 PM  Show Profile
Bee Haven -Bev I saw on your blog you wanted a lesson on the ruffler attachment so here is a sit that might be helpful http://www.vintagesewing.info/1920s/26-fcm/fcm-07.html I hope I did that right.
Edited by - cinnamongirl on Jan 26 2008 10:34:19 PM
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl

4033 Posts

Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts
Posted - Jan 27 2008 :  12:22:12 AM  Show Profile
AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, I feel refreshed now, that is what this thread does for me. Just feels like home.

Laughing, a freind of mine has a industrail and had me do a couple of strips on it. Geez louise, that puppy was fast, scary fast for this girl. And it was a tank, green like yours bev, but man it could do anything. When you get brave, go or it, just watch those fingers.
If a machine drives you crazy, get an older one. They tend to be tanks and last a long time. I am enjoying the Pfaff my mom shipped to me via my brother. IT is a Pfaff 360. I do have to find some bobbins for it cause it only came with one, that and find out if there are any attachements out there. I do like how it sews.

Jess, what a wonderful idea for your Dad, sweet girl, helps them particapate and be there for grandpa. Hugs girl.

I am still sewing my minis, gotta get done soon......hey at least they are aprons!!!!!!! lol

listening to the quiet moments
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl

1862 Posts

Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts
Posted - Jan 27 2008 :  02:10:01 AM  Show Profile  Send Bee Haven Maven an AOL message
Hey J3ss...how about printing that scan out on printer fabric sheets....they sell them at joanns.

carol sue....missed you!

Carrie....thanks, will check that out

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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl

6309 Posts

Jessica
Bloomington Indiana
USA
6309 Posts
Posted - Jan 27 2008 :  08:51:01 AM  Show Profile
thought about the fabric sheets bev, but people i have seen use them and wash time and time again..it never stands up!
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl

1894 Posts

Sheryl-lyn
Calverton NY
USA
1894 Posts
Posted - Jan 27 2008 :  3:05:59 PM  Show Profile
Yeah, if you plan to wash them, it never lasts like it should. Been there...done that! :(

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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl

1894 Posts

Sheryl-lyn
Calverton NY
USA
1894 Posts
Posted - Jan 27 2008 :  3:07:16 PM  Show Profile
Oh, Carol Sue: I did not forget you!! I mailed the directions for that quilt last week sometime. You should get them soon! :)

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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl

1862 Posts

Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  05:08:56 AM  Show Profile  Send Bee Haven Maven an AOL message
Oh bummer....I had big plans for those printer sheets! Hmmmmmm...gotta rethink. Now I REALLY need that embroidery machine!!!

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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl

1862 Posts

Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  05:12:10 AM  Show Profile  Send Bee Haven Maven an AOL message
I am so excited.....Thursday AM I am taking a private quilt class at the shop where hubby bought my quilt machine. They are gonna teach me all the tricks to using it....so after that I will be quilting my nine patch (that I am finishing today....patches are done and 3/4 assembled) I must say, it is nothing artistic at all...just nine patch...no design...but one of the kids will enjoy it for a beach or picnic quilt. It was good practice, though. Next project will be something with aesthetic value.

First, though I gotta keep working on the goat website....gotta get it up and running before babies are born.

www.goatsthatfaint.com

Tons of work left to do...as you will see....


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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl

6309 Posts

Jessica
Bloomington Indiana
USA
6309 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  05:19:28 AM  Show Profile
great site!
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl

1975 Posts

Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  06:39:52 AM  Show Profile
Bev. great job on the website. I am working on the ladybug quilt for my dh's nephew's little girl, who expected to come into this world next month.

www.countrynmore.com
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl

6309 Posts

Jessica
Bloomington Indiana
USA
6309 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  06:46:31 AM  Show Profile
show pics when you are done, i love the fabric you chose!
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl

6309 Posts

Jessica
Bloomington Indiana
USA
6309 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  06:51:23 AM  Show Profile
hey did everyone see clare is hosting a spring flower quilt block swap? 15 8 1/2" squares. go see.
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl

3845 Posts

Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  10:13:28 AM  Show Profile
Bev, Which quilting machine did you get?

"Idealists…foolish enough to throw caution to the winds…have advanced mankind and enriched the world." ~ emma goldman
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl

3003 Posts

Bonne
Littleton CO
USA
3003 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  10:17:08 AM  Show Profile
LOL!!! The fainting goat opening pic!! Those little dears!!
Great page, Bev!


Good luck in the quilting class. I leave quilting to my sister~she's much more geared to it.
Be sure to chat up embroidery machines at the class~you might come home with one! heehee

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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl

1975 Posts

Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  10:21:11 AM  Show Profile
Jessica, I took some pictures of the embroidered squares. This is going to take a while to get this quilt finished. I am waiting on the birth, so I know what name to put on the quilt. I have ladybug alphabet that I want to use.

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=18914178&uid=703169&members=1

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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl

6309 Posts

Jessica
Bloomington Indiana
USA
6309 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  10:25:21 AM  Show Profile
ummm...anyday you want to adopt us as your nieces or nephews, just let me know those are so awesome!!!
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl

1975 Posts

Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  10:37:12 AM  Show Profile
You are too funny there Jessica. I have one more to make after this one. I figured that if I made a quilt for one, then I should make for the other one coming next month.

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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl

6309 Posts

Jessica
Bloomington Indiana
USA
6309 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  10:38:59 AM  Show Profile
you embroidery machine girls are really making me think hard about getting one. yikes I may need to wait untill i am an income producer though! we will be anxiously awaiting the pics of both quilts.
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl

3003 Posts

Bonne
Littleton CO
USA
3003 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  10:39:44 AM  Show Profile
OMG!! Sharon!! Those blocks are gorgeous!!! Now we all are going to have to put the pressure on hubbies for embroidery machines!! LOL

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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl

1975 Posts

Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  11:09:41 AM  Show Profile
I am still paying dh back for the embroidery machine. I haven't had a chance to use it much, because of making the aprons. If you ever do get an embroidery machine, embroidery library has some pretty good sales.

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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl

1894 Posts

Sheryl-lyn
Calverton NY
USA
1894 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  1:37:26 PM  Show Profile
Sharon!! Those are gorgeous!! Don't you just love the embroidery machine!!?? That baby will be so lucky!

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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl

1975 Posts

Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  2:29:27 PM  Show Profile
I really like doing the embroidery on my machine. It is still a lot of work, but I really like doing it.

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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl

1862 Posts

Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts
Posted - Jan 28 2008 :  4:13:02 PM  Show Profile  Send Bee Haven Maven an AOL message
Steph...you jest....I haven't even had the nerve to ask dh for an embroidery machine....still dreaming of the possibility!!!

Well, I spent about 6 hours on the goat website today...no time to sew...I am having withdrawal...time to get off the computer and go to the sewing room!!!

Visit my blog at: www.sewonandsewfourth.blogspot.com
Visit our farm at: www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com
Aprons and other fun things for sale at: www.honeybeez.etsy.com
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