Sunday, February 1, 2015

CARNEGIE HALL: 2/1/2020




I think that I am more comfortable.  I worked for another 75 minutes today.  Mom called and as it was time to advance the quilt, I figured it was a good time to quit.

I am learning how to use the bobbin winder.  Making mistakes helps.

I turned up the speed a bit.  I don't remember this much lint from yesterday. 

I think I will swab out the hook tomorrow.
 I am already thinking how nice a stitch regulator and more room would be.  Hmmmm  Maybe I will retire later than I planned.


11 comments:

  1. Is that 'lint' fiber from the batting? I have this vision of a 'lint' box much like a dust collection box on a table saw. Hook up yer shop vac (and put on your earplugs) and you're ready to go!

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    1. From its colour, I think it must be from the thread. I have A LOT of that Signature thread. I guess once I use it up (which likely will take until I get to Carnegie Hall) I can switch to a lower lint thread.

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  2. The quilting looks great. Is it quieter than the Bailey? I hated the racket it made. The Bailey is somewhere is UPS land on its wayto its new home in Greer, SC. Praying it gets there safely. I sacrificed my foam design wall to cradle it, box inside a box. I find that Glide leaves very little lint. Made in the USA and reasonable price. I wish I could find somewhere other than my basement for the new machine. I keep running around with a tape measure.

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    1. According to the latest Nolting Webpage, they now accept Bailey's as trade ins. It is quieter, but still noisy. I am doing the same thing. The only other place I have 14 feet is in the living room and that won't work.

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  3. I use Signature thread but have not had that much lint. What kind of batting are you using?

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    1. Warm and Natural. I used muslin for the sandwich. I don't think lint is essentially awful. I can clean it out with every bobbin change. I think I actually acquire less on this machine than on the Bailey.

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  4. Today's watermarks made me bust out laughing. You are funnier when someone pokes you with a stick, eh?

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  5. Very nice! I'm glad you didn't have to wait as long as expected for the Nolting.
    Mary Ann

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  6. With that much lint happening, I suggest you wear a dust mask while working.

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  7. What a difference in a few hours practice. Looks great.

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