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Mods, if this is not allowed please remove.
I've bought something which has come with instructions just in Japanese.
I've tried to find them in English on the web with no luck.
Would anyone on here be able to translate the 2 page leaftlet for me?  I'm happy to pay for it.

Thanks.

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Sewing Machines / Another machine - Bernina, Janome or Brother?
« on: December 26, 2020, 17:58:24 PM »
Hi all
I've a hankering for another machine. 
There's nothing wrong with the one I have (Brother Innovis 2200) but am feeling that it might need a service soon.  I've had it over 8 years now, so probably due one.

I thought I might get myself a spare for
  • When current machine is in being serviced, would not want to be without one
  • So I can take it to classes - sometime in the future I know
I've been looking on various sites, and have always wanted to try a Bernina because of their reputaion, but also like the look of the Janome machines, and am happy with my Brother but that is a higher end machine so appreciate cheaper one may not be so good.

If I were to look at second hand Berninas, how old would be too old?
I've seen a couple on the well known auction site, a B330 for £600 (not sure of age but seemed to be almost full price), a B750 for £1,500 - that comes with the BSR (approx 5 years old), was looking at a B380 for £650 but think I missed that today (just over 2 years old).
Would I be better going for new and if so where to start?

Any comments greatly appreciated.



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I need help please.
Every time I sew something quilted, mug rug, advent calendar, quilt, doesn't matter what, no matter how much I clip or pin by the time I get back to the beginning the binding seems to have grown.
I use a walking foot but would have thought that would help me.
I have a Brother machine which is supposed to adjust the tension automatically, and to be fair I've had no issues with that.
I've tried lengthening the stitch (normal is 2.5, so tried 3 and 3.5), and also reducing the tension (from 4 to 3.5).

I don't know what else to try but it makes me not want to make anything I need to bind because I get annoyed I can't get it right.

Anything else I can try?  All help gratefully received.

Thanks
Kitten

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Hi all
I like quilting - not very good but have only done 2 small ones so far. 
The bit I find less enjoyable is the cutting out.  I never seem to have enough time or if I have time, the space to do it properly.  And I slip sometimes with the ruler and cutter.

Has anyone used a die cutting machine to cut their pieces?  If so which is best?

I've been looking at the Accuquilt Go Big but it's quite expensive, although it should outlast me I expect.

Any views greatly received.

Thanks
Kitten

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Hi, I'm new... / Hello
« on: March 02, 2017, 14:00:10 PM »
I was Kitten on TSF also and have to say this forum feels great, very "happy".

I don't post much - don't have much knowledge, just enthusiasm - but love reading everything. 

I've had so much help in the past and hope that one day I might be able to return the favor.

Thanks to everyone for getting this up an running.

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