PQ1500S Quilting/Sewing Machine?
03-24-2014, 09:42 AM
#31
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I've had mine about 12 yrs, bought it shortly after that model came out and still love it! I've done miles of FMQ. I've found that using all 3 holes on the threading thingy and using stretch needles makes it easy.
03-24-2014, 10:55 AM
#32
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My machine is about the same age as yours Marie. If I use the three hole bar my thread will break even if I loosen the tension to almost 0. I have to use just the first hole as a guide and that gives me a perfect stitch tension. I had the dealer test it and he said the three holes were for specialty thread that needed extra tension and all three shouldn't be used for regular sewing thread. But I believe doing what works. LOL. I use Superior Titanium coated needles usually size 90/14 for all but the thinnest threads.
03-24-2014, 01:16 PM
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Thanks for all this info this morning, ladies. I will be going to Texas this week to give beginning sewing lessons to three of my granddaughters, and a friend who loves my quilting and wants to learn at least how to piece one. I am sure they will all want suggestions on what machine to buy if they decide they want to get serious with this. None of them would pay $Ks for a sewing machine, so I am thinking this Brother might be a good idea for them. Can you get it at Walmart? I am sure that will be their first question when I suggest one. I am taking two machines with me--one of my FWs, and a Singer that I bought at Walmart on sale. The FW will be WITH ME, and if the baggage people break the Singer, it cost me $350, you know.....I'll be watching this post all this week until I get ready to fly, so any suggestions you ladies have for me, come on down.
03-24-2014, 06:06 PM
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Hey, erindipity How are you doing with your machine. I've got my stitches right at last and I really like how easy I can manuiver the fabric around,I also like the pin feed. I see where it's going to take some practicing on keeping my stitches consistent.
03-26-2014, 05:42 PM
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Is anyone using the Brother 1500S on a quilting frame? If so, what kind? Has anyone used a SuperQuilter Proflex? I know someone selling the two as a set. She is upgrading to a computerized machine that is being sold with a frame. I really want to quilt my own quilts but can't afford a long arm.
03-27-2014, 02:36 AM
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The machine is not computerized per se, but it is electronic. I was looking for a particular foot and came across the part number for the electronic control panel - If I recall it was around 250.00. Though not a true mechanical it is still a darn fine sewing machine.
03-28-2014, 02:38 AM
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Chris,
I have mine on a frame. It is not a fancy frame. Just a old table top version that is attached to s folding table. It works great for what i do. I can quilt approx. 72 x 90, and that is as big as i can get on it. Love it tho, and glad i have it. Hope that helps
Wendy
I have mine on a frame. It is not a fancy frame. Just a old table top version that is attached to s folding table. It works great for what i do. I can quilt approx. 72 x 90, and that is as big as i can get on it. Love it tho, and glad i have it. Hope that helps
Wendy
Is anyone using the Brother 1500S on a quilting frame? If so, what kind? Has anyone used a SuperQuilter Proflex? I know someone selling the two as a set. She is upgrading to a computerized machine that is being sold with a frame. I really want to quilt my own quilts but can't afford a long arm.
03-29-2014, 10:14 AM
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Wendy, It sounds like you have a set-up similar to what I have. I have not done a lot with mine yet. May I ask what kind of designs you do on yours? Any tips you can share? I know we are limited by the throat space. Do you do narrow pantos or freehand?
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