tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post3523018863130258289..comments2024-03-28T08:18:37.664-04:00Comments on MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS: MourningMagpie's Mumblingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-44199261786812621492017-08-02T22:20:25.851-04:002017-08-02T22:20:25.851-04:00It's true that lower end products of any brand...It's true that lower end products of any brand have more plastic parts and problems than more expensive models. I bought a Brother after hearing great reviews, but bought a Project Runway Model (had to be good, right?) from Amazon. Turns out that Amazon and big box stores carry lower end merchandise and somehow manage to slant the reviews upwards. From there I had to spend a fortune to get my amazing Bernina (that does everything but rotate the tires). But how to get a good machine on a reasonable budget? Older machines (pre-computerization) of the major brands are a good bet: Pfaff, Bernina, Singer, and perhaps Janome and Juki too. Try to find a secondhand machine through a trusted source, like a friend, etc. Good luck, my friend!! PS - why haven't you shown us this barn project before now? IM already in love with it!!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765115495938525371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-65364897378247165752017-07-30T12:41:40.983-04:002017-07-30T12:41:40.983-04:00Ugh! Sewing machine woes are NOT fun. I am so sorr...Ugh! Sewing machine woes are NOT fun. I am so sorry yours is not working as it should.<br /><br />Your barn piece is gorgeous! I do hope things go more smoothly with its construction.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345433893395079961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-17900427326083045332017-07-30T10:44:33.989-04:002017-07-30T10:44:33.989-04:00Bad luck on the sewing machine front! I'd like...Bad luck on the sewing machine front! I'd like to know which machine to buy for FMQ too. I started my latest little quilt with FMQ in mind but don't really know how I'm going to actually stitch it with my current old Singer.<br />Love the barns, nice bags too!<br />Hugs, Barbara xxFlashinScissorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06408946289711452871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-1915378220069568322017-07-29T15:36:40.199-04:002017-07-29T15:36:40.199-04:00I forgot to mention that your barn is fabulous! Yo...I forgot to mention that your barn is fabulous! You have a great eye for using fabrics to give a realistic look to a scene. Look forward to the finished product.Judy Cooper Textile Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839667572702786229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-749971595846489542017-07-29T15:35:12.790-04:002017-07-29T15:35:12.790-04:00Sorry you aren't happy with your machine. I ha...Sorry you aren't happy with your machine. I have to agree with Barbara re the Bernina sewing machines - highly over rated. I've never owned one. My friends complain about theirs but still buy them. Go figure! When I first got married, I couldn't afford much so got a reconditioned Kenmore for $35.00. About 10 years later (yes, it worked smoothly), I traded it in and got $35.00 as a trade in. Take the machine back where you bought it or to a Bernina dealer and complain! My 2 cents worth :)<br /><br />Great links again.Judy Cooper Textile Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839667572702786229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-34605919883409639682017-07-28T19:27:05.160-04:002017-07-28T19:27:05.160-04:00I am so sorry to hear about your sewing machine. I...I am so sorry to hear about your sewing machine. I had a Janome which did me very well when the kids were growing up. I donated it to a lady in an Australian Refugee Detention Centre who had nothing to do and liked sewing but was told after three months it had never reached her as it was considered a security threat. That was sad as I thought I'd lost my machine to a good cause, but instead I just lost it! <br />Love your quotes and glad to have given you a chuckle today`with my hair woes!<br />Wren xLittle Wandering Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461692611319918593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-29337570762648173862017-07-28T09:23:52.343-04:002017-07-28T09:23:52.343-04:00Hello my dear MA ... I just popped over to see the...Hello my dear MA ... I just popped over to see the new barn. So sorry to hear you are having so many problems with your sewing machine. I understand your frustration. I had a similar problem and ending up using 3 different machines for different applications. I actually own 4 sewing machines and an embellisher and now thinking I need a bigger studio. Really hope you have some time to sort out the "tensions". Happy weekend to you and thanks so much always for your kindest, loving comments. Love, Carolyn xxxCAROLYN SAXBYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17097961046934986592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-25758187202557624442017-07-28T07:17:20.798-04:002017-07-28T07:17:20.798-04:00Well, it's true that every one that sews has t...Well, it's true that every one that sews has their favorite brand. In my life I always had a singer...even sold them back in the '70s. Many years ago when I needed a new machine my local quilt shop gave me a "can't pass up deal" on a Viking 400. I think it might be one of the first "computer" models. I have loved it from the day I brought it home. I don't know what I would do if I had to buy a new machine of equal ability. I'm sure I would not be able to come up with the big bucks. A couple of years ago I wanted a second machine just to be able to keep dark thread in it when I had a project that took light and dark. It's a cheap little machine but I have been happy with the quality of stitching and its abilities. But then I don't FMQ and I'm thinking I might never FMQ. I'm so intimidated, lol.<br />xx, CarolCarol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-23385898783179404992017-07-27T23:06:06.654-04:002017-07-27T23:06:06.654-04:00I do know the frustrations of a misbehaving sewing...I do know the frustrations of a misbehaving sewing machine and I do not envy you. I have a Pfaff that hubby approved of because it has "stepper motors". I just know it sews and makes me happy. It does everything and lots more than I need. I used to make little bonnets to match my daughter's outfits and this is a cute one. Lovely links. Your quotes are always so appropriate. Phyllis Diller was so right. Lovely Friday Dear...<3Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-3876642676176600802017-07-27T20:52:07.254-04:002017-07-27T20:52:07.254-04:00Oh dear! I hate it when that happens. I have had...Oh dear! I hate it when that happens. I have had some conversations lately with my machine, but I am hoping a service and change of needle will surfice. At least I have Miss H's one to play with as she left it here when she went back down country. It's a good back up. Your barn is looking great. I will giggle about thinking of the Boss's dingy with your machine as an anchor!!! Karen , Miss H and Baa. xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02330902070924658412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-52443088075195257862017-07-27T17:43:45.843-04:002017-07-27T17:43:45.843-04:00"Boat anchor" Made me laugh. Thank you f..."Boat anchor" Made me laugh. Thank you for the review.<br />I still have my Dressmaker 1972. Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-34921660081409032412017-07-27T11:46:11.173-04:002017-07-27T11:46:11.173-04:00Hi Barbara - sorry I can't respond to your com...Hi Barbara - sorry I can't respond to your comment via email (you must be set to 'no reply'), so I'll do it here. Thank you for your recommendations re sewing machines. Wish I could lay my hands on a Pfaff that was in my price range because it would be a dream machine I'm sure. The Bernette hasn't much in the way of computerization on it, which was one of the reasons I chose it. I figured it was less to go wrong (hah...was I wrong, or what?!). Round barns - have only seen pictures. Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-23351003429617535362017-07-27T08:58:59.626-04:002017-07-27T08:58:59.626-04:00So sorry about your Bernette experience. Bernina ...So sorry about your Bernette experience. Bernina products are vastly over-rated. If you can find a Pfaff 7550 or 7570, that is the best I've sewn on. It would be a used machine from the 1990's now. The quilter's model from Babylock or Brother are fairly good machines too. Go for the lower end with the least amount of computerization. The barns are a fun subject. Have you seen pictures of the round barns? I saw a real one in Wisconsin. Gorgeous & so compactly organized!<br />BarbBarb W MOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02320608725775055054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-91899100927411809672017-07-27T07:03:28.412-04:002017-07-27T07:03:28.412-04:00It's so frustrating when the tool you invest i...It's so frustrating when the tool you invest in does not work well for the job you intended it to do! Grrrrrrr!<br />Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-14952484917327831902017-07-27T01:11:30.206-04:002017-07-27T01:11:30.206-04:00Oh no, that is horrible and after spending good mo...Oh no, that is horrible and after spending good money. You must be hopping-mad. Fingers crossed for you that some money will turn up and you can purchase a machine that does what you tell it. BUT.....oh your barn. It is amazing. I think you have this 'barn raising' down pat. I hope that machine will start to obey your every command!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782099930159071920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-82833649579944631602017-07-26T21:37:02.434-04:002017-07-26T21:37:02.434-04:00I'm so sorry about your sewing machine trouble...I'm so sorry about your sewing machine troubles. Such a shame when you are going so well with the barn creations. Loooove the latest project.crazyQstitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10534395470078739309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-25082736409995701362017-07-26T18:16:48.206-04:002017-07-26T18:16:48.206-04:00Grrrrr. I hate bad sewing machines. I hope you wil...Grrrrr. I hate bad sewing machines. I hope you will be shopping for a new one soon. Vicki Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06929340703066037054noreply@blogger.com