Sit Down Quilting Machine - Sweet 16

[kathyst2]

Yay, you'll love it!

There's not much to the setup, but my dealer came to my house, set it up and ran through a checklist that I had to sign before Handi Quilter would release payment to him! so they really want the user to be completely oriented on the machine.

Learning about bobbin and upper tension is an adventure- Jamie Wallen's you tube video is v ery helpful. There's a Sweet Sixteen sitdown list on Yahoo Groups that I belong to that is helpful also.

Kathy

[kathyst2]

Thanks, Marilyn & Kathy. I have watched Jamie's video but will re-watch. Have also heard of the Yahoo Group. Will have to figure that one out, never done that before. :?

[kathyst2]

She's here - have to think of a name for her! We did go ahead and set it up but waiting for the rep to show me the ends-and-outs. Having problems getting on the yahoo group but working with the administrator. Thanks for all the advice!

[suehenyon]

Congratulations, Linda! Mine is on carpet, so I put sliders under the legs for when I want to move it. You may want to figure out a system for side tables to help hold large quilts. I'm seeing discussion on the Yahoo forum of a new cabinet with extensions on both sides, but it's $2000.

Have fun! I'm also eye-balling that snippet in the picture of a treadle machine. Does it work?

[idaho]

A happy quilter !! Nice room...and I saw that treadle on the left,too.

[idaho]

Yes, the treadle does work. Found that little treasure on Craig's List earlier this year. Hmmmmm, I could put sliders under the table legs for moving - never thought of that -thanks! Going to have to rearrange the room around a little, hopefully will be able to get at least one extension table in there. This room is actually our formal dining room. The opening in the wall in front of the SS is going to eventually be walled in - don't want people looking into my sewing room as soon as they come in the front door. That has to wait since my husband is busy building his wood shop right now.

[Zarah]

Congratulations! It looks like a fun machine to operate.

[Zarah]

Yes, the treadle does work. Found that little treasure on Craig's List earlier this year. Hmmmmm, I could put sliders under the table legs for moving - never thought of that -thanks! Going to have to rearrange the room around a little, hopefully will be able to get at least one extension table in there. This room is actually our formal dining room. The opening in the wall in front of the SS is going to eventually be walled in - don't want people looking into my sewing room as soon as they come in the front door. That has to wait since my husband is busy building his wood shop right now.

In the meantime you will just have to hang a design wall over the gap :wink:

[Zarah]

Too late, my design wall is on the opposite wall!

[clhdabb]

Linda--your new machine looks like so much fun! Can't wait to hear more about it.

[clhdabb]

Thanks, Charae! Haven't heard back from my rep yet. I may just go ahead and start playing with it - after I watch the video again!

[clhdabb]

Looks great I love the one I got too

[clhdabb]

[suehenyon]

Looks great I love the one I got too

[gynconnie]

Linda, have fun with your new machine! I bought 4 new Sweet Sixteen videos in Houston this year. Will give you a review once I've had a chance to see them all.