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    Forum: Main
    05-15-2013, 05:37 AM
    Replies: 13
    Views: 4,527
    Posted By strad

    There's a Yahoo group for this model: ...

    There's a Yahoo group for this model: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VikingSapphire/

    I've had the 870Q since 2009 and love it, and I sew with it almost every day.
    Forum: Main
    05-08-2013, 04:55 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,418
    Posted By strad

    I've been selling on Etsy for almost 3 years, and...

    I've been selling on Etsy for almost 3 years, and have sold about 140 items, some of them quilts, plus other smaller things like placemats and table runners. It's been a lot of fun and a lot of...
    Forum: Main
    03-30-2013, 11:28 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 7,582
    Posted By strad

    Hey Tesspug, thanks for mentioning my quilt! I...

    Hey Tesspug, thanks for mentioning my quilt! I made it with the Accuquilt Go triangle cutter, which made it quick and easy to make all of those triangles! The solid fabric is "Stone" from the Moda...
    Forum: Main
    02-16-2013, 10:03 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 7,236
    Posted By strad

    The successful etsy sellers are also well versed...

    The successful etsy sellers are also well versed in SEO, (Search Engine Optimization), or basically how to get found. Good pictures are hugely important. Also, bringing in views from outside of...
    Forum: Main
    12-05-2012, 05:36 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 3,267
    Posted By strad

    I've had one since August and really like it. I...

    I've had one since August and really like it. I don't have room for a longarm but wanted a better way to quilt larger projects, and the Sweet 16 fits my needs very well. I don't have the stitch...
    Forum: Main
    11-15-2012, 11:58 AM
    Replies: 56
    Views: 7,819
    Posted By strad

    Having a dedicated sewing space is the best way...

    Having a dedicated sewing space is the best way to maximize sewing time. If you can leave your sewing machine set up somewhere whenever you have a few spare minutes you can just sit down and get...
    Forum: Main
    10-25-2012, 05:12 PM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 24,201
    Posted By strad

    The Sweet 16 Yahoo group has a huge amount of...

    The Sweet 16 Yahoo group has a huge amount of information on all aspects of using this machine. I have found it extremely helpful.
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HQ_Sit_down_Model/
    Forum: Main
    10-12-2012, 11:28 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 24,201
    Posted By strad

    Don't worry about complicated accessories like...

    Don't worry about complicated accessories like zipper feet or button hole gadgets. The Sweet 16 doesn't have any of those. It's a single function machine for free motion quilting, and free motion...
    Forum: Main
    10-05-2012, 11:39 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 3,976
    Posted By strad

    It's a great method. I made this quilt using 4...

    It's a great method. I made this quilt using 4 strip sets.
    http://img2.etsystatic.com/000/0/5965230/il_170x135.327908174.jpg
    Forum: Main
    09-29-2012, 03:55 PM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 4,057
    Posted By strad

    I bought the HQ Sweet 16 about 2 months ago and...

    I bought the HQ Sweet 16 about 2 months ago and it's great. There's a Yahoo group for that machine that has a ton of useful information.
    Forum: Main
    09-22-2012, 08:22 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 36,792
    Posted By strad

    I've had the sit down Sweet 16 for about a month...

    I've had the sit down Sweet 16 for about a month and love it. My personal opinion about the stitch regulator: it's a very expensive set of training wheels. Save your money and just take the time...
    Forum: Main
    09-18-2012, 05:02 PM
    Replies: 231
    Views: 27,301
    Posted By strad

    Full time resident of Tampa for the past 25 years.

    Full time resident of Tampa for the past 25 years.
    Forum: Main
    09-15-2012, 12:23 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 8,370
    Posted By strad

    I have the 870Q. You've gotten good advice so...

    I have the 870Q. You've gotten good advice so far but I'll add one more thing: those machines prefer a higher quality sewing thread such as Gutermann or Mettler. The only time I ever had a similar...
    Forum: Main
    08-04-2012, 06:40 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 11,621
    Posted By strad

    I use it almost exclusively and love it.

    I use it almost exclusively and love it.
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