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Category Archives: Tools
Did You Say “Jezebel”?
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
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
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
Posted in Machines, Organization, Presser Feet, Tools
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Felting, Of A Kind
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
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 . . .
. . . 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
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)
(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
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
. . . 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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