Sewing Machines: News, Information and Reviews
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jackt357 - Introduction I have owned several different models and brands of sewing machines throughout the years. I have found out that they all make noises and sometimes they are louder than other times, depending on the weight and type of fabric that you...
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:47:33 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlstewart - I sew and quilt a lot. I also enjoy using the right tool for each project. I had flirted with buying these EZ Quilting - Flower Head Pins (item # 881428), but it took a special sewing project before I took the...
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:32:31 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jclifton - Amazing machine. Bought it for machine quitling for my wife (mostly). It's a heavy, quality machine; one can feel the industrial heritage. Since it's so fast, it's also a great machine for piecing gets the quilt together much faster. One thing to...
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:10:36 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author foodkop - I followed the installation instructions given in the book that came with the Ped-Basic. It did not even work! No drivers were downloaded. I went to the Brother website and found an update that said NEVER install using the CD! It...
Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:37:22 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlstewart - I do a lot of sewing and quilting. One of my favorite methods of quilting is "paper piecing" (or foundation sewing). This requires sewing many short seams, which is why I am constantly using this Wooden Seam Pressing...
Fri, 8 Jan 2010 11:50:31 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sewmore - After deciding I needed a serger, I ended up buying the Brother 929D@ Wal Mart. That was several years ago and it is still running great.A real little workhorse, especially for the...
Mon, 4 Jan 2010 02:42:01 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ms_pookie - I have been using Lion Brand Homespun Yarn for years and continue to love the yarn.The ProductLion Brand Homespun Yarn is a 98% acrylic & 2% polyester yarn. It is sold in 6 oz (170g) skeins and is available at stores such as...
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:02:26 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author elzora - My mother taught me to knit and crochet when I was a teenager, and although my mom passed away in 1980, I have her entire collection of assorted knitting needles and crochet hooks.Most of her old crochet hooks are stored in a metal case, but I...
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:02:57 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ms_pookie - My mother loves to crochet and taught me many, many years ago the simple basics. Though I'm not very good at crocheting -- as I only know the bare minimum -- I do like to crochet scarves and neck warmers.The ProductBoye Aluminum...
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:55:54 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author elzora - My mother taught me the basics of knitting and purling (as well as how to crochet) when I was a teenager. The only needles she ever used were metal and aluminum, and when I went home for her funeral I brought back some very sentimental items of...
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:52:21 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author elzora - Mspookie's reviews of her knitting needles has inspired me to get out my stash and start writing some reviews of my own. Thanks Pooks! My mother taught me to knit and crochet when I was a teenager, but most of what she taught me I had...
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:21:07 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ms_pookie - I've been knitting up a storm lately and have been going through my stash of Lion Cotton Yarn to make dishcloths and washcloths.The ProductLion Cotton Yarn is a worsted weight, 100% pure cotton yarn that is available in a variety of...
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:45:40 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ms_pookie - My co-worker who taught me how to knit loves to knit scarves. She knits scarves for the troops overseas and so after she taught me how to knit, I started to knit some for the troops as well. Scarves are the perfect beginner's knitting...
Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:02:31 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ms_pookie - Though Boye Single Point Aluminum Knitting Needles are not my favorite knitting needles, they do hold a special place in my heart because my mom purchased a pair for me as a kid and taught me how to knit (but not purl!). I used the knitting needles...
Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:04:42 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlstewart - I often work with large pieces of fabric. Before discovering the Dritz 120" Fiberglass Tape Measure, I used to line measuring tapes and rulers one against the other. Not an effective or accurate way to...
Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:24:32 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ms_pookie - I bought the Boye Balene Single Point Knitting Needles out of crafting desperation one day. I was looking for a different brand of needles (made of different material) and the store was out of stock, so I decided to purchase the Boye Balene Single...
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:46:24 GMT