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#61
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New Milford, CT
Posts: 501
I do use my rules-but hate, just hate the bobbin winder. I find if I wind bobbins on it my machine-a Babylock- just does not like them and it throws the tension off. I wind several bobbins (on the Baby)at a time put, them in a dish and then just switch when the bobbin in Baby is empty. No tension problems and no waste of thread.
#62
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Delmarva Peninsula
Posts: 1,151
Plastic sewing bobbin holders with lids. I just throw the lids away and store the bottoms in a drawer, rotary blade sharpeners are lousy, even with a strong arm doing the sharpening, last about 5 minutes of cutting, ink jet fabric paper - duh, pictures washed right out.
#63
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New Milford, CT
Posts: 501
I teach Learn to Quilt classes at my LQS and lots of people come in with $99 Singers, etc. We need to be kind...these newbies do not have the experience and years of quilting that many of us do. I am very lucky to have a Bernina that I just love, but many people do not know that there are shops that specialize in better quality machines, or they may not have the financial resources to buy a great machine. I teach everyone who comes to me, regardless of their machine quality, and usually, once they see what a good machine can do, they begin saving to buy a nicer machine.
#65
Really appreciate all the comments particularly the ones regarding the bobbin winder. I had read a post that said nothing is harder on your sewing machine motor than a winding bobbins. I then considered purchasing a sidewinder to 'save' wear and tear on the motor.
I too purchased the ring ruler holder WHAT A WASTE, it is hard to put the rulers on and frustrating to get them off! Then someone sent me another one in a swap...so I have two unused rings now :0)
I too purchased the ring ruler holder WHAT A WASTE, it is hard to put the rulers on and frustrating to get them off! Then someone sent me another one in a swap...so I have two unused rings now :0)
#66
#67
#68
I bought one, didn't like it because it didn't turn nicely for me (operator error I've since learned), sold it, then a couple of months later decided I really wanted one, had a 60% off coupon for JA's and got one. I actually use it more now that I know the proper technique. Not my worst purchase ever!
#69
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Mableton, GA
Posts: 11,334
I still can't believe there are people out there who buy a sewing machine at WALMART and expect it to last like the GOOD Brother sewing machine that can be bought (at an expensive price, yes, but they will last!!!) at your local Sewing Shop. Please remember...there are cheap brands of just about everything. You get what you pay for.
#70
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 7
I also bought the Gingher seam ripper. Has anyone bought the replacement blades? They are advertised as being an improved design, but I don't want to throw even more money away on this poorly designed object so I haven't bought them.
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