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Sewing Machines / Re: New Janome purchase
« on: July 07, 2021, 13:00:12 PM »
Thank you all for your replies, I knew you'd understand  ;) My new machine arrived at 8am this morning  :thumbsup: brilliant service from Frank Nutt! Sadly I only had time to take it out of the box and make sure all the relevant parts were there, and a quick skim through the instruction book before I had to prepare for work, so I think the proper test drive will have to be this weekend.

I'll post my review, and if I can work out how to post proper sized pics, will do that too.

Happy sewing all  :)

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Sewing Machines / New Janome purchase
« on: July 06, 2021, 18:28:00 PM »
I ordered myself a new Janome 5060QDC  :sew: this morning and it's being delivered tomorrow  :dance: I have tried to do some free motion quilting and applique on my Janome J3-24 which is several years old, but when using my foot pedal it was either to slow or too fast, and despite attaching a block to the back of the pedal to try and regulate the speed, I haven't been able to attain any consistency. As free motion is difficult enough to master, I'm hoping that if I can set the speed, and not have to use the foot pedal, it will be one less thing to think about and hopefully will make a big difference. Also I wanted I wanted a wider range of stitches for applique work.

I'm retiring again (for the 2nd time  :rolleyes:) in a few weeks, so today over my morning cuppa I decided that as I haven't been anywhere or done anything for the last 18 months, it was time I had a treat, and this is it! To say I'm excited is a bit of an understatement lol.






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Sewing Machines / Re: Janome J3-24
« on: April 02, 2021, 19:33:10 PM »
Hi Kad. Thank you for your reply. I've been trying different stitches/widths/lengths all day  :rolleyes: and I agree the G is nearest to it but I can't get it to look like a proper blanket stitch as I've seen other machines do in the many, many videos I've watched about applique lol.

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Sewing Machines / Janome J3-24
« on: April 02, 2021, 17:33:05 PM »
I have a Janome J3-24 about 8 or 9 years old (I know, I would love a new  :sew: ). I haven't used it a lot and never really explored what it will do until now. I'm having a go at applique and astounded to find there is no blanket stitch on it  :'( Has anyone with the same machine managed to do anything like a blanket stitch? I know I can do a zigzag, but it's a bit frustrating that I can't do what I want.

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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Wall Hanging
« on: March 18, 2021, 20:34:51 PM »
That is gorgeous  :thumbsup:

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Thank you all for your replies, you've confirmed what I've seen in other videos and read. I'm not sure if it was just because it was a table runner that was being quilted, and obviously smaller, but the video I was watching said to sew 1/8th" all around the edge. The video was by Donna Jordan of Jordan Fabrics an experienced quilter so I was surprised, in fact I watched the video several times to make sure I wasn't mistaken lol.

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Once you have put your fabric, wadding and backing together and pinned it, do you sew around the edge of your quilt to anchor it before doing the actual quilting?

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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: ....and done.
« on: December 08, 2020, 19:42:07 PM »
Oh that's so lovely, and looks very complicated.

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I'm fortunate enough to have two fabric shops closeby. One of them sells different types of fabric, some from end of rolls so the prices are really good, and if I see something I like I buy it as it probably won't be available again, sadly though they don't have many cottons suitable for quilting.  The other shop has a fairly good range to choose from, thus when I go in and see new fabrics my credit card cringes  0_0.

I think Efemera may have diagnosed my problem.... that buying fabric and sewing are two different hobbies  :dance:

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I've just recently bought several pieces of fabric, some 1/2 yds and some 1 yds, I didn't have anything in mind when I purchased them, just loved the colours and patterns when I saw them in the shop. (Maybe I have an inner Magpie  :). I know at some point they will get used, but do most of you go to the fabric shop with a plan and knowing what you're looking for, or are some like me and buy on impulse?

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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hiya
« on: November 08, 2020, 14:40:03 PM »
Hello and welcome @HooliganHeart

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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hi newbie here from Blackpool
« on: November 08, 2020, 14:37:18 PM »
Hello there and welcome. I'm a newbie too and have found everyone to be so knowledgeable and encouraging on here. Have fun and learn a lot!

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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: My First Quilt
« on: November 07, 2020, 15:01:56 PM »
Thank you Imi. My local shop only had polyester wadding and I knew my daughter would appreciate it as it's light. I've bought some cotton wadding now though to try in my next project  :) My squares were cut at 4.5 inches, so made 4 inch on completion.

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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: My First Quilt
« on: November 06, 2020, 22:35:14 PM »
Well done.  How did you do the writing?

I used a template to trace letters on to a piece of white paper, then used a light box to trace on to material with a fabric marker pen.

The quilt is a bit hap hazard with regard to colours and writing, but in my defence I mostly used fabric that I already had and my enthusiasm to get it finished got in the way. The next quilt I make will be properly planned and I will take my time with it.

Thank you all for your comments.

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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: My First Quilt
« on: November 06, 2020, 18:27:45 PM »
I'm sorry if it's too big but I haven't worked out how to reduce it in size yet  :headbang:

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