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    Search: Posts Made By: purplefiend
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    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    03-14-2020, 02:06 PM
    Replies: 17,013
    Views: 2,064,458
    Posted By purplefiend

    grouch---slouch

    grouch---slouch
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-04-2019, 08:33 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 2,522
    Posted By purplefiend

    About 10 years ago I bought a new marked throat...

    About 10 years ago I bought a new marked throat plate for my1936 201k-4, it worked okay; however the markings were about 1/8" off.
    Sharon in Texas
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-27-2019, 07:07 PM
    Replies: 2,327
    Views: 1,631,354
    Posted By purplefiend

    Daselby, You have some gorgeous machines!!! ...

    Daselby,
    You have some gorgeous machines!!!
    Sharon in Texas
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-08-2019, 06:41 PM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 8,820
    Posted By purplefiend

    Suprisingly about the same as a class 66 bobbin....

    Suprisingly about the same as a class 66 bobbin. I have two long bobbin Singers:1903 28k and1940 127.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-13-2019, 02:19 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 3,769
    Posted By purplefiend

    AlvaStitcher, Make sure that your needle is in...

    AlvaStitcher,
    Make sure that your needle is in the machine with the flat to the right and threaded from left to right. A 15x1 needle is the correct size for the White Rotary. When I got my White...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-13-2019, 01:55 PM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 12,639
    Posted By purplefiend

    I saw a National Two Spool treadle at the local...

    I saw a National Two Spool treadle at the local Salvation Army thrift store about 5 years ago, it was priced at $150 and missing the spool can. The machine and cabinet were in fair condition.
    Sharon...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-12-2018, 12:12 PM
    Replies: 153
    Views: 195,094
    Posted By purplefiend

    It's either a rust spot or more likely a thread...

    It's either a rust spot or more likely a thread caught behind the hook.
    Forum: Main
    09-06-2017, 07:50 AM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 6,233
    Posted By purplefiend

    I cut my pieces as I go, cutting each one a...

    I cut my pieces as I go, cutting each one a little larger than I need, trimming to the right size after I sew each round.
    I have found that with that many pieces, inaccuracy is a given. I have made...
    Forum: Main
    09-06-2017, 07:47 AM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 8,533
    Posted By purplefiend

    according to my father, its not a real quilt...

    according to my father, its not a real quilt unless its all done by hand. Quilts don't belong on walls...
    Forum: Main
    09-04-2017, 12:40 PM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 3,230
    Posted By purplefiend

    I like kids prints too, they are fun to use in my...

    I like kids prints too, they are fun to use in my quilts. I like how bright the colors are.
    Sharon
    Forum: Pictures
    08-29-2017, 08:45 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 3,885
    Posted By purplefiend

    Did you know that Jinny Beyer makes her quilts...

    Did you know that Jinny Beyer makes her quilts entirely by hand?
    Forum: Links and Resources
    08-27-2017, 04:34 PM
    Replies: 30
    Views: 2,983
    Posted By purplefiend

    Worship music on the radio.

    Worship music on the radio.
    Forum: Main
    08-21-2017, 07:50 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 2,480
    Posted By purplefiend

    I like the 3D bow tie block. ...

    I like the 3D bow tie block. http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/3d-bow-tie-quilt-block.html
    Sharon
    Forum: Main
    08-21-2017, 07:48 AM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 26,967
    Posted By purplefiend

    I like the Disappearing 9 patch. Its very easy,...

    I like the Disappearing 9 patch. Its very easy, you sew your 9 patch blocks and then cut them in half horizontally and vertically, then arrange them. I'm quilting one now, here's a picture of it....
    Forum: Main
    08-21-2017, 07:42 AM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 4,828
    Posted By purplefiend

    Cindyb, The John Flynn frame is a pain to use,...

    Cindyb,
    The John Flynn frame is a pain to use, too much juggling. My friend had one and she tried to convince me that I needed to buy it from her. She didn't like it.

    I quilt my own quilts with...
    Forum: Main
    08-21-2017, 07:30 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 4,552
    Posted By purplefiend

    Quiltingnewf, I like your solution what to do...

    Quiltingnewf,
    I like your solution what to do with your fabrics.
    If you want to make 3D bow tie blocks, all of your squares need to be the same size. Do a Google search for 3D bow tie quilt block...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-19-2017, 10:14 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 6,451
    Posted By purplefiend

    Bryan B, Oh my your machine has had a hard...

    Bryan B,
    Oh my your machine has had a hard life. I'm surprised that it still sews.
    Sharon W.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-17-2017, 10:47 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 4,603
    Posted By purplefiend

    I have a Pfaff 60 treadle, its a joy to sew with....

    I have a Pfaff 60 treadle, its a joy to sew with. It just breaks my heart to see my machine's sister in such poor condition.
    Sharon
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-17-2017, 10:45 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 1,815
    Posted By purplefiend

    Remember the huge ceramic animals they had for...

    Remember the huge ceramic animals they had for prizes on Wheel of Fortune?
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-17-2017, 10:42 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 4,867
    Posted By purplefiend

    At one time we had a mama cat and her 7...

    At one time we had a mama cat and her 7 kittens...they all lived in our bedroom. Shortly after I became allergic to cats. :( Now we have 4 dogs, only 1 of the four doesn't give me allergy issues....
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    08-17-2017, 10:40 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 3,454
    Posted By purplefiend

    bearisgray, I have radio that plays CDs,...

    bearisgray,
    I have radio that plays CDs, however the CD player died just 1 day after the warranty period was up. So I have a radio now. grrrrr:mad:
    Sharon in Texas
    Forum: Main
    08-13-2017, 05:17 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,723
    Posted By purplefiend

    I use the #20 foot, the foot you mention is too...

    I use the #20 foot, the foot you mention is too new for my 1031.
    Sharon in Texas
    Forum: Main
    08-13-2017, 05:16 AM
    Replies: 31
    Views: 5,953
    Posted By purplefiend

    I have 3 back up machines. The wait time for...

    I have 3 back up machines. The wait time for service at my Pfaff,Brother & Viking dealer is 6-8 weeks. The last time my Pfaff went to the hospital, I was in the middle of quilting a baby quilt. I...
    Forum: Recipes
    08-10-2017, 05:48 PM
    Replies: 45
    Views: 4,520
    Posted By purplefiend

    My kids complain that my kitchen has no food,...

    My kids complain that my kitchen has no food, only ingredients that have "some assembly required" to make a meal.
    I cook mostly from scratch due to allergies, therefore not many premade foods.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-10-2017, 05:37 PM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 10,920
    Posted By purplefiend

    You forgot the 201K-4 which is a hand crank. I...

    You forgot the 201K-4 which is a hand crank. I have one that I prefer to use as a treadle.
    Sharon in Texas
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