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Using a Sewing Machne Foot Pedal The Easy Way

Almost all of us instinctively use the foot pedal on our sewing machine the way that gives us the LEAST precise control, and is the least ergonomic.

The tendency is to use it in the orientation below. Notice how the heel is suspended in air? You have to hold up you foot and push down with your toe. This is usually not the easiest way ... ... << MORE >>

Organizing the Chaos Pays Off

Today,  I decided to go through a small box of "goodies" my mom picked up at garage sales last Summer.

"Wasn't that almost a year ago"?, you ask. Yep, I was a bad girl and put it off for too long. I was pretty wrapped up in my father's illness last summer.  He passed away in the fall, and then the holidays, and ...well ....I got to it today. (geez- quit nagging me already! <grins>  )

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I Really like it...But...

My mom (ain't she great?) found this really nice little sewing chair, I' loved the lines of it, but the blond wood finish was just throwing something off for me. It would look weird in my house.

Hmm...I thought I'd just sell it, BUT it doesn't break down (all glued together), so shipping it would be expensive as it would need a very large box. Hmmmm again......I really hate stripping, staining, etc...- just not my cup-o-tea. So, I decided to paint it. Oh yeah, ...

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In the Middle of the Road- Double Lemon and Key Lime

Well, it wasn't exactly manna from heaven...but an unusal story nonetheless....

I was on my way home from running some errands, and as I  turned into my neighborhood, the Schwan's delivery truck was leaving. I don't purchase from them, but I see the trucks in my neighborhood all the time. Anyhow, I drove down a couple of blocks and right at the corner of my street I spotted some boxes in the middle of the road. Hmmmmm....I HAD to stop and see what it was.... ... << MORE >>

Yep, It's GOLD!

I am just so enamored with the color of this machine.  It's a gold metallic finish, and I just love it. This Morse sewing machine  is a badged, HA-1 type 15 "Clone", made in Japan....

(LOADS OF PHOTOS...and more details...)
  
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A Few of my Favorite things.......

My mom found this cute little sewing machine music box at an estate sale. It plays "My Favorite Things".  The flash conversion makes the music sound "tinny", but I'm not enough of a compuuter person to even want to try and fix it. In person, it sounds quite nice.

""Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens..."

So, what would the lyrics to this melody be for you?  What are a few of your favorite things??

SEE THE VIDEO!
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Just Wondering........

Just wondering....
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How to Choose a Sewing Machine Needle

Most home sewing machines (about 99% of them) use the same class of needles. Within that class, there is a staggering array of sizes, and types to suit a wide variety of applications. The whole process of picking the right needle is often misunderstood and many people get quite confused, but I found a really great resource to help clear things up. - AND IT'S FREE!!! (click on entry to get the link) ... << MORE >>

How to Replace and Adjust a Sewing Machine Belt

This tutorial applies to most external motor, belt driven sewing machines. It contains loads of PHOTOS along with easy to understand, step by step instructions! Check it out!.... ... << MORE >>

Bernina 117K...working on the review- a teaser

IT'S NOT A SINGER!!
Yep, I'm going to be doing an indepth
Review of this very special BERNINA 117K
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