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    Search: Posts Made By: brosier
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    Forum: Main
    10-31-2011, 04:17 PM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 8,159
    Posted By brosier

    the Janome 6600 is my all time favorite sewing...

    the Janome 6600 is my all time favorite sewing machine...
    and I traded it in on at 7700 and sold the 6600 to my sister...
    About 2 months later, I bought another 6600 for only $100 more than my...
    Forum: Main
    09-17-2011, 04:27 PM
    Replies: 101
    Views: 14,408
    Posted By brosier

    Maybe the foot was faulty. I have made about 12...

    Maybe the foot was faulty. I have made about 12 quilts on the 6600 and never had a problem. Janome has another 1/4 inch foot that will do a 1/4 or a 1/8 inch seam .. with 2 little black guides to...
    Forum: Main
    09-01-2011, 06:28 PM
    Replies: 178
    Views: 17,292
    Posted By brosier

    really gorgeous

    really gorgeous
    Forum: Main
    09-01-2011, 06:27 PM
    Replies: 207
    Views: 19,578
    Posted By brosier

    yes, well, this is the reason I don't have a...

    yes, well, this is the reason I don't have a hubby anymore.
    Forum: Main
    08-25-2011, 12:25 PM
    Replies: 59
    Views: 12,943
    Posted By brosier

    If you do get a 7700, you might consider keeping...

    If you do get a 7700, you might consider keeping the 6600, too. I owned the 6600 and loved it; purchased a 7700 and gave the 6600 to my sister. I missed it so much, that I went back to my dealer...
    Forum: Main
    08-18-2011, 05:11 PM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 8,468
    Posted By brosier

    I'll buy it

    I'll buy it
    Forum: Main
    07-31-2011, 11:19 AM
    Replies: 47
    Views: 5,618
    Posted By brosier

    generally speaking, there are usually 2 ways to...

    generally speaking, there are usually 2 ways to insert the bobbin, and once you find out if your machine is a P or a Q, it's always easy. Just consider the thread tail as the leg of the p or the...
    Forum: Main
    07-21-2011, 12:45 PM
    Replies: 60
    Views: 12,451
    Posted By brosier

    I think the name of it is Storm at Sea or...

    I think the name of it is Storm at Sea or something similar
    Forum: Main
    07-04-2011, 06:26 AM
    Replies: 95
    Views: 19,101
    Posted By brosier

    maybe you should check with more locally situated...

    maybe you should check with more locally situated dealers. Many of the oldies have been sold, and the newer models are not as good as the older ones. I recommend Janome machines for quality.
    Forum: Main
    07-04-2011, 06:23 AM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 7,188
    Posted By brosier

    in the first machine quilting class I took, the...

    in the first machine quilting class I took, the instructor told us to use safety pins - spaced about the width of your hand or 4 " apart. We used painter tape to tape the backing down on a flat...
    Forum: Main
    07-04-2011, 06:20 AM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 9,284
    Posted By brosier

    For this, I'd highly recommend the Janome 6600!

    For this, I'd highly recommend the Janome 6600!
    Forum: Main
    07-04-2011, 06:19 AM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 9,284
    Posted By brosier

    Yes, I would go to the local dealers and actually...

    Yes, I would go to the local dealers and actually sit down and sew on their floor models and get a comparison. I am particularly happy with my Janome machines - so much so that I hardly look at...
    Forum: Main
    07-03-2011, 08:44 AM
    Replies: 92
    Views: 13,079
    Posted By brosier

    Accufeed is a 'built in' walking foot and I use...

    Accufeed is a 'built in' walking foot and I use it for anything with multiple layers of fabric - and quilted fabrics, too. It's great.
    try searching for Janome Accufeed
    Forum: Main
    07-03-2011, 08:43 AM
    Replies: 92
    Views: 13,079
    Posted By brosier

    I agree with most of the responders-I own the...

    I agree with most of the responders-I own the 6600 and my sister owns the 6500. I'd spend the extra money for the 6600 or try to find a trade in with a reputable dealer - maybe for less. I also own...
    Forum: Main
    06-24-2011, 04:02 AM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 6,814
    Posted By brosier

    In one of the first quilt classes I took, the...

    In one of the first quilt classes I took, the instructor took the uncut fabric by one corner, had another person take the fabric by the opposite corner at the other end of the fabric and then they...
    Forum: Main
    06-20-2011, 03:17 PM
    Replies: 110
    Views: 13,618
    Posted By brosier

    here's a link for you to see ...

    here's a link for you to see
    http://my.hgtv.com/share-my-quilt/Special-Occasions/Carpenters-Star/detail.esi?oid=541916
    You may have to copy/paste to your browser
    Forum: Main
    06-19-2011, 05:23 PM
    Replies: 77
    Views: 11,167
    Posted By brosier

    I LIKE THIS! HAVE TO TRY

    I LIKE THIS! HAVE TO TRY
    Forum: Main
    06-19-2011, 05:14 PM
    Replies: 110
    Views: 13,618
    Posted By brosier

    how about a Carpenter's Star?

    how about a Carpenter's Star?
    Forum: Main
    06-19-2011, 04:54 PM
    Replies: 79
    Views: 11,451
    Posted By brosier

    I actually use a variety of items rescued from...

    I actually use a variety of items rescued from the trash, most of the time. There is 1 kind of cardboard box that has smaller 'corrugations' in it than the regular shipping boxes. I cut 2 pieces to...
    Forum: Main
    06-12-2011, 11:14 AM
    Replies: 55
    Views: 7,530
    Posted By brosier

    I'd definitely go for the Janome. Last Singer I...

    I'd definitely go for the Janome. Last Singer I bought did NOT have metal parts - wouldn't sew... tried to use it for 6 months and gave it to maid - and bought Janome Gem Gold - great little...
    Forum: Main
    06-03-2011, 07:24 AM
    Replies: 187
    Views: 20,300
    Posted By brosier

    I think some of us avoid yellows because they can...

    I think some of us avoid yellows because they can easily overpower the other colors. I have often used yellows, but always with a stronger palette unless the yellow itself is very very light. I...
    Forum: Main
    05-30-2011, 08:50 AM
    Replies: 175
    Views: 17,955
    Posted By brosier

    It costs me between $150 and $350 for materials...

    It costs me between $150 and $350 for materials to make the quilt - this does not include time spent or any of those intangible things that you cannot price. What this means to me is that I cannot...
    Forum: Main
    04-09-2011, 02:56 PM
    Replies: 198
    Views: 21,095
    Posted By brosier

    I LOVE JANOMEs. I own the MC11000, MC10001,...

    I LOVE JANOMEs. I own the MC11000, MC10001, 6600, 7700 Horizon, and MB4. I start the embroidery machines and sew things on the 66 and 77s. In the past, I've owned MC300, 1600DP and the JemGold -...
    Forum: Main
    03-26-2011, 03:30 PM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 13,428
    Posted By brosier

    I think I'd go find another shop -

    I think I'd go find another shop -
    Forum: Main
    03-18-2011, 03:48 PM
    Replies: 94
    Views: 8,521
    Posted By brosier

    It's hard to lose your parents. I still miss...

    It's hard to lose your parents. I still miss mine and catch myself thinking, "I'll have to show this to Mom" before I remember she's gone and has been since 1997! But, the pain has softened over...
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