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Parting Ways–Pfaff 2054/2056/2058 For Sale

Saturday, July 18, 2009

It’s time to part ways with one of my sewing machines, and I’ve decided that the Pfaff Performance 2054/2056/2058 has to go. I’m not selling it because there’s something wrong with it (there isn’t) or because it’s not a good machine (it is) or because I don’t like it (I do), it’s just that I [...]

Bernina 8 Series–The Lowdown on Prices

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

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ITMan really is saying I should get one of the new Bernina 8 Series machines. It’s a good thing he’s not in charge of the cash around here, or we’d be eating boxed mac & cheese for dinner daily! I just keep shaking my head at him in wonder, but I did [...]

Bernina 8 Series–The Dream Machines

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

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If you missed the global launch of the Bernina 8 Series, you may have to wait a bit to see the webcast on the Bernina 8 Series website. It will be there eventually they say, but it’s not there yet. I was afraid of that, so yes, I stayed up until 3:00 a.m. [...]

Bernina 440 - My favorite “feature”

Saturday, January 12, 2008

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When I was twelve and I asked my mom to teach me to sew, one of the first lessons was how to use her Riccar sewing machine. It was a pretty high-end model, built to last, and as far as I know, still runs great. The only thing I specifically remember from that [...]

Thursday Thirteen #4: 13 Essential Tools for Beginning Quilters

Thursday, January 10, 2008

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Thirteen Things beginning quilters need Want to start quilting? When I started quilting in around 1990, I had no idea that it would take over my life like it has, so I wanted to buy as few expensive quilting supplies as possible to get started. The goal is to strike the balance between usability, [...]

Quilting and the shape of your head

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

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After many years about thirty minutes of thoughtful consideration, I’ve come to the conclusion that a good portion of success in quilting is dependent on the shape of your head. If your head is somewhat skinny and tall, and set back a bit, it’s easier to see what you’re doing and your back doesn’t [...]