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03-19-2015, 08:13 PM

#361

patski

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Location: Tucson AZ

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I bought the "halo" to help with quilting, didn't like it at all

03-19-2015, 09:01 PM

#362

barking-rabbit

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: east of Seattle

Posts: 430

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharonCase

About 18 or so years ago, I really wanted a serger, but couldn't really afford one. I found a cheap one that was clearanced and bought it. It's bad... Very bad. Money down the drain.

I did this, bought a used one from a friend. Used it as a trade in on my new sewing machine.

03-20-2015, 06:40 AM

#363

Pam H

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Wisconsin

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Originally Posted by Pam H

I used my shape cut ruler yesterday to sub-cut some strips I had sewn together. I cut them at 2 1/2". Easy peasy. Too bad each one is just a bit short of 2 1/2" I borrowed my friend's create grids ruler with the slits. I will try it out tonight to see if it is more accurate. I'll let you know!

I guess I don't know how to measure (or spell creative). My strips measured exactly the same with the more expensive ruler.

03-21-2015, 08:32 PM

#364

shadoh

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: small town ontario canada

Posts: 199

I came into a bit of money and bought a pfaff..$1,300. I was told it didn't have the automatic thread cutter which is so useful on my present machine...a five year old janome QC...too impulsive.....I wanted the automatic quilting foot on the pffaf ...haven't even used it yet. It has too many embroidery stitches,,,and my eyes so weak that I have to use a flashlight and magnifying glass to see the chart, I doubt I will ever get the full use of such a machine...hate new things entering my old age. And what to do with the janome? Sigh

03-21-2015, 11:49 PM

#365

Knitette

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Join Date: May 2012

Location: The Granite City, Scotland

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pam H

I guess I don't know how to measure (or spell creative). My strips measured exactly the same with the more expensive ruler.

I like to lay my 24"x6" ruler on top of my Shape Cut and press down as I go along. I think it stops the plastic 'puffing' as you cut

03-22-2015, 09:30 AM

#366

onaemtnest

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Rocky Mountains of Idaho

Posts: 1,454

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lovequilting22

i can thread mine fine, but the tension is killing me. I've not given up yet, but if you see a story on the news of a serger dropped off a bridge in Eastern PA, you will know it was me.

Now that's an example of total frustration, thanks for the morning giggles....

03-22-2015, 11:17 AM

#367

Pam H

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Location: Wisconsin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoh

Keep your Janome! You may find you prefer piecing on it and using the Pfaff for quilting and embroidery. It's always good to a have an extra machine for when you main machine needs servicing.

03-22-2015, 11:20 AM

#368

Pam H

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Wisconsin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Knitette

I like to lay my 24"x6" ruler on top of my Shape Cut and press down as I go along. I think it stops the plastic 'puffing' as you cut

That is an excellent idea! I will have to give it a try.

03-22-2015, 08:20 PM

#369

shadoh

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: small town ontario canada

Posts: 199

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pam H

Keep your Janome! You may find you prefer piecing on it and using the Pfaff for quilting and embroidery. It's always good to a have an extra machine for when you main machine needs servicing.

Thanks..I still have my original singer (it does zigzag!)...bought in 1964, from my tip money while working for a few months. I believe it cost $169.00. (No tax back then)..I used it for all the kids clothing till they grew up and only wanted store bought. A lull in sewing until 10 years ago, I took a quilting course after retiring...and was captivated...I bought a janome and then an upgrade..this is my third machine in ten years, do people buy used sewing machines? I doubt if I could sell it tho it cost 800 four years ago.