Category Archives: Tools

Did You Say “Jezebel”?

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Noile

Well, yeah, I did.  The Internet’s a strange place. Still AWOL over here, I’m afraid.  Various projects have left our house a disaster (and will continue to do so for another couple of weeks), and I’ve spent a week in … Continue reading →

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Tinted Bobbins

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Noile

I found these at a fabric store I was in recently: They’re tinted bobbins for my Pfaff.  At first glance, I thought they were a dumb idea, but then I remembered how many times I’ve reached for a bobbin filled … 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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Presser Feet From Budapest

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Noile

Ah, Budapest, I love you!  Along with a slew of old Burdas, look at what else I found: Three new feet for my Pfaff 1229! This one is a “Knit Edge/Piping/Beading Foot”.  According to my Pfaff accessory catalog, “[t]he Knit … 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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DIY Serger Trolley

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Noile

.  .  . courtesy of IKEA: It’s their inexpensive, lightweight dolly; handy for everything, and just right for this job, too.   Cheaper and more versatile than the purpose-built carts.  Bungee cords recommended.  I couldn’t find mine, but I didn’t really  … Continue reading →

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