I have a bolt of white cotton fabric. It is heavier than quilting cotton but not as heavy as canvas. I figured I could use it as backing for a quilt. With that intent I sewed some of it to a piece of similar weight colorful bird fabric in a size appropriate for the back of a quilt I was designing. I changed my mind, made a duplicate of the back and sandwiched them together on the frame for a small quilt.
Maybe it was because I had a blank canvas or maybe I have reached the comfort point on the learning curve. I had no: machine trouble, design trouble, coordination problems (well, OK, a few) at all. Essentially I felt the most at ease with this process as I have yet.
My log documents 137 hours on the machine. I thought I would need hundreds before I reached this point. Yippee for me.
I love my 237.
Elizabeth, you did a masterful, gorgeous job. Loves absolutely terrific. I love the 237 you sold me. I put it in the basement with the longarm to seam backings, and sew together (zig zag) batting to make the pieces fit.
ReplyDeleteI tried the NV in Syracuse. The stitch regulator is a dream and the idle function makes sharp points and ruler work so nice.
I am working on one of my OBW for our guild quilt show at the end of the month. Had to turn it off now because it is lightning. I have had bad plantar fasciitis and am looking at a saddle stool so I can keep quilting.
I want one of those, too.
DeleteI have 2 of these machines. One was my first machine and I have sewn on it over 45 years and have never had a problem with it. It was made in S.C. the other one was made in Italy. I love them both. I am kind of a collector of old machines!!
DeleteI gave my 237 away to someone I thought needed it, but now suspect will never use it. I do regret it a little. Your quilting is blooming!!!! The zen-flow is showing.
ReplyDeleteI gave away a Viking years ago when I upgraded and thought I didn't need two machines. HAH! I called A. up and asked if she was using it. She is and so I feel good that it is in use. But that was one good machine. Now I have TMTC and can't give em away. Just a thought. You could ask if it is in use. It is a great treadle zz.
DeleteWow, I love the work. Certainly proof that practice makes perfect well if not perfect than very beautiful. Nice!
ReplyDeleteAnd finally fun.
DeleteREADY FOR NAVY OR RED THREAD!!
ReplyDeleteI particularly like the flowers under the End Racism watermark.
W hat a breakthrough! Looks lovely. Congratulations, and I know it's a relief.
ReplyDeleteYour practice really shows! The stitching flows so smoothly and beautifully. I love my 237 too.
ReplyDeleteI like your doodles. So, if I were to find a 237 in good condition for the treadle I would not regret it? I have a 66 (back clamp feet) in it, but keep thinking maybe zig-zag would be good to have. If the 66 had side clamp feet, I could use the zig-zag attachment, but have heard conflicting reports on how well they work.
ReplyDeleteGo for the 237. The problem with zz attachments: the fabric moves, not the needle, giving an inconsistent result.
DeleteWait - aren't Necchi UltraNova's treadleable???? hmmm off to do some research...
ReplyDeleteCould be. Depends on how the motor is mounted and if there is space beneath the handwheel for the belt to reach the treadle wheel.
DeleteBeautiful!
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