Category Archives: Machines

Addi Express Circular Loom

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Noile

Years ago, Mr. Noile and I saw a demonstration of a vintage circular sock loom at a crafts exhibit, and we kind of fell in love with the idea of using an ancient device to make something at once so … Continue reading →

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Presser Foot Storage

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Noile

My Pfaff 1229 has storage for the five most commonly used presser feet on the top of the machine, but over the years I’ve acquired quite a few more of these handy accessories.  I store them in a double-sided box … Continue reading →

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Felting, Of A Kind

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Noile

This presser foot is called a “couching/braiding foot”.  It’s one I haven’t used before: It’s got a loop in the front through which to feed braid (or thick yarn), and a groove in the back so that the braid/yarn can … Continue reading →

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Dear Baby Lock . . .

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Noile

.  .  .  please forgive me.  I have slandered you wrongly.  Or maybe I’ve libeled you.  In any case, I was wrong, dreadfully wrong.  Sigh.

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Serger Stuff Storage

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Noile

The arrival of my new serger has occasioned a few changes around here:  I’ve been motivated to get a bit better organized, at least as far as my new machine and its ancillary bits are concerned. I’ve previously ranted about … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With This Picture? (UPDATE)

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Noile

(Other than the fact that what’s wrong is not too obvious from my less-than perfect photo?) 12/29/10 — UPDATE:  OH, SO MUCH LESS IS WRONG THAN I THOUGHT!!!!  Friends, I have wallowed in ignorance, and I have whined and puled … Continue reading →

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Project Records For My Serger

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Noile

I vowed that I’d really get to know my  new serger this go-round, and have been devouring various resources.  Much to my surprise, my low-bump Baby Lock Lauren serger came with an excellent DVD, which I’ve watched, and found very … Continue reading →

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Lauren

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Noile

It’s official:  My 25 (or so)-year-old White Super Lock 523 serger is dead, in spite of a valiant attempt at resurrection by a diligent craftsman, and two decades of faithful service.  I may buy a Juki MO 654 DE in … Continue reading →

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Disaster!

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Noile

I’ve got the pockets done on my ABdPM jacket; the body assembled; the sleeves attached.  (Yeah, I’m a little behind on posts.)   I’m merrily serging along, finishing the armholes, getting them trimmed neatly and finished. And then, this: Well, it … Continue reading →

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Pfaff 1229 Repair Update

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Noile

This post is actually an old one.  A recent comment from a reader reminded me that I had left a bunch of stuff dangling.  (Life does interfere with blogging now and then.)  There are quite a few posts in my … Continue reading →

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