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From: patti2
Date: 03-18-2006, 12:52 PM (1 of 8)
I consider myself an experienced sewer, HA! I have been fighting with my machine for an hour, saying very unchristian things to it, because I could not get rid of the thread globs made by my bobbin. I rewound fresh bobbins, I cleaned it , I oiled it, I played with the tension and nothing worked. In wanders my DH and says causually, "Have you rethreaded it"  Needless to say it worked and shoould have been the first thing I tried. Oh well, an hour wasted, but a sparkling clean machine.....
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User: patti2
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 03-18-2006, 03:38 PM (2 of 8)
Couldn't you just pinch his head off when he says something like that?? Thant works ??? I know exactly how that makes you feel... I bet most or all of us have been there, done that.. , so don't feel bad.. 
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From: swartzrn
Date: 03-18-2006, 05:22 PM (3 of 8)
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You know, I have had similar situations happen (not just with sewing) and hubby has the most simple answer which works. I always try to over analyze problems. I hate it when I end up with a bird's nest and more so when I don't realize it until I have done quite a bit and have to take it ALL out. It stinks! Julie
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User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436 
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From: quidscribis
Date: 03-18-2006, 08:35 PM (4 of 8)
Um, if I'm having problems like that or don't know how to solve something, I've found that it's best for me to walk away for even a few minutes (for some reason, bathroom breaks work GREAT for this - but then, so do snack or water breaks), and by the time I get back, I know what needs to be done and it works like a charm. 
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User: quidscribis
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From: S0met1mesewer
Date: 03-19-2006, 09:31 AM (5 of 8)
I had my brother drive over across town to look at a lamp I had trouble with. Turns out it wasn't plugged in (behind the couch)!  When I was working with computers I was told it was amazing how many times repair people were called in and the customer had just forgotten to turn the monitor on. It happens to all of us. |
User: S0met1mesewer
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From: bridesmom
Date: 03-19-2006, 09:32 PM (6 of 8)
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I had my brother drive over across town to look at a lamp I had trouble with. Turns out it wasn't plugged in (behind the couch)! Now you are a brave person to admit that one!!! Though I have done some pretty stupid things in my time, like trying to start the car when it's already running, or putting the coffee pot into the fridge, stuff like that. Laura
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From: whome554
Date: 06-27-2006, 12:13 PM (7 of 8)
I am looking to learn how to quilt I live in Albany, GA and am having a very hard time trying to find a beginner quilting class. Can someone help me?
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User: whome554
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 06-28-2006, 12:59 PM (8 of 8)
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whome554...Welcome to Sew What's New. There is a Beginner Quilting and a General Quillting forum where you can ask your quilting questions and someone will be sure to give you some help. There are some lessons on this site and I know of a few other good sites as well. Here are some links: SWN Quilting=32 (http://sew-whats-new.com/CMS/index.php?option=content&task=section&id=2&Itemid=32) http://easymade.com/video_basic.html http://www.quilterscache.com/ (click on the dropdown box and go to the lessons.) Hope this helps. Good Luck. TTFN from
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User: HeyJudee
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