Beginning Quilting Class - Schedule and Supply List - Page 4

Kevy Baby · 06-20-2009, 06:47 PM

I am petty sure Susan is going to be a little late (11:00 ish)

lindyhop · 07-05-2009, 07:20 PM

Learned some great stuff today, I just wish I could jump right in and practice more. But my sewing machine is not quite properly equipped.

"The darning foot is an optional accessory not included with your machine." But they did give me a darning plate.
"The quilting foot is an optional accessory not included with your machine." But they did include a seam guide and then not explain how to use it.

Not Afraid · 07-05-2009, 07:35 PM

Costco needs a visit - I hear it calling your name.....

lindyhop · 07-06-2009, 08:49 PM

Not yet! Not yet!

I stopped at SewVac tonight armed with the model number of my machine which it turns out didn't help at all. They helped me guess what I needed (with the assurance I could bring it back) and I left with a walking foot. It doesn't fit (it's too tall for the clampy thing to fit around the screwy thing) but after spending the last hour on the web I know all about different kinds of walking feet and all sorts of sewing machine parts websites. I'll take it back on Wednesday and bring along the shank from my machine so they can see if they actually have what I need. Otherwise I can order from Singer's website and get the specific parts for my machine.

At the moment I'm feeling some trepidation about working with the quilt top I've created which suddenly seems enormous. Maybe I could handle quilting a coaster or two instead.

Not Afraid · 07-06-2009, 08:53 PM

Well, at least you were told you did a good job! Me, on the other hand, not my skill obviously. Maybe I'll just get some yarn and do those little tie thingies and call it a "blanket" instead.

lindyhop · 07-06-2009, 09:09 PM

All my grandmother's quilts were tied so don't knock it. I need to give it more of a chance of course but I do think I enjoy the piecing part of the process the most. But that's because I love starting stuff that I never finish.

Not Afraid · 07-06-2009, 09:12 PM

Me too!

That and shopping for fabric.

Matterhorn Fan · 07-07-2009, 01:12 PM

I can't help but wonder...what is the tablecloth for?

Those of you who can't get the parts for or who don't like the idea of quilting by machine can buy a needle and a frame. It'll take you longer, but you can do it in a comfy chair while watching movies!

Now, just don't ask me if I ever finished the quilt I pieced by hand.

Not Afraid · 07-07-2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

I can't help but wonder...what is the tablecloth for?

What tablecloth are you speaking of?

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07-05-2009, 07:20 PM	#33
lindyhop Swing Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 997	Learned some great stuff today, I just wish I could jump right in and practice more. But my sewing machine is not quite properly equipped. "The darning foot is an optional accessory not included with your machine." But they did give me a darning plate. "The quilting foot is an optional accessory not included with your machine." But they did include a seam guide and then not explain how to use it. __________________ Hyperbole is the best thing ever!
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07-05-2009, 07:35 PM	#34
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Costco needs a visit - I hear it calling your name.....
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07-06-2009, 08:49 PM	#35
lindyhop Swing Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 997	Not yet! Not yet! I stopped at SewVac tonight armed with the model number of my machine which it turns out didn't help at all. They helped me guess what I needed (with the assurance I could bring it back) and I left with a walking foot. It doesn't fit (it's too tall for the clampy thing to fit around the screwy thing) but after spending the last hour on the web I know all about different kinds of walking feet and all sorts of sewing machine parts websites. I'll take it back on Wednesday and bring along the shank from my machine so they can see if they actually have what I need. Otherwise I can order from Singer's website and get the specific parts for my machine. At the moment I'm feeling some trepidation about working with the quilt top I've created which suddenly seems enormous. Maybe I could handle quilting a coaster or two instead. __________________ Hyperbole is the best thing ever!
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07-06-2009, 08:53 PM	#36
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Well, at least you were told you did a good job! Me, on the other hand, not my skill obviously. Maybe I'll just get some yarn and do those little tie thingies and call it a "blanket" instead.
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07-06-2009, 09:09 PM	#37
lindyhop Swing Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 997	All my grandmother's quilts were tied so don't knock it. I need to give it more of a chance of course but I do think I enjoy the piecing part of the process the most. But that's because I love starting stuff that I never finish. __________________ Hyperbole is the best thing ever!
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07-06-2009, 09:12 PM	#38
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Me too! That and shopping for fabric.
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07-07-2009, 01:12 PM	#39
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	I can't help but wonder...what is the tablecloth for? Those of you who can't get the parts for or who don't like the idea of quilting by machine can buy a needle and a frame. It'll take you longer, but you can do it in a comfy chair while watching movies! Now, just don't ask me if I ever finished the quilt I pieced by hand.
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