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OK - I QUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not OT - stupid Baby LockQuest Minus
The dilemna I face is this - the new machine is so much better in many
ways - when I free motion quilt a small quilt, like a wall hanging - it works like a dream. When I piece with feed dogs up, it works great - the old quest didn't - so that's a big improvement. BUT - when I put a bed sized quilt in it, broken threads and skipped stitches - and I know it's not my technique because I got out my faithful little mechanical Bernina and finished the quilt my Quest couldn't do. Maybe my Bernina is just compatible with me and the Quest isn't. I know there are people using the Quest who love it. anyone want to buy a brand new Quest Plus at 30% off retail? Musicmaker |
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OK - I QUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not OT - stupid Baby Lock Quest Minus
You're not giving up are you Musicmaker? I know it's very inconvenient for
you, but could you bring the quilt you are not able to quilt on the Quest to your dealer & demonstrate for them how you are doing it? And maybe they could show you how they would do it & see if you both fail? If you can free motion a small quilt, IMNSHO, you should be able to quilt a bed sized quilt on it. Maybe there is something quirky about the BL that nobody has thought to tell you? I feel for you; I know this has been extremely frustrating! Pauline Northern California "Musicmaker" wrote in message ... The dilemna I face is this - the new machine is so much better in many ways - when I free motion quilt a small quilt, like a wall hanging - it works like a dream. When I piece with feed dogs up, it works great - the old quest didn't - so that's a big improvement. BUT - when I put a bed sized quilt in it, broken threads and skipped stitches - and I know it's not my technique because I got out my faithful little mechanical Bernina and finished the quilt my Quest couldn't do. Maybe my Bernina is just compatible with me and the Quest isn't. I know there are people using the Quest who love it. anyone want to buy a brand new Quest Plus at 30% off retail? Musicmaker |
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OK - I QUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not OT - stupid Baby Lock Quest Minus
Here's what BabyLock brags about the Quest Plus:
Discover all of the quilting features you've been searching for with the Quest Plus. As a part of the Quilter's Dream Series, this advanced quilting machine offers 363 built-in stitches and the patented Precision Dual-Feed QuiltingT (PDQ), a built-in, dual-feed system. Plus, with 15 accessory feet, you can accomplish any project. Selling your BabyLock lemon for 30% off is just not going to do. We want your money back. Period. It's so good that you were able to complete your quilt on your trusty old Bernina. That says a lot. First it should bolster your confidence that You are not the problem. This is probably not a good time or place to mention that nothing sews like a Bernina - but I Am a Berniniac. Polly |
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OK - I QUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not OT - stupid Baby Lock Quest Minus
Are you setting the stitch length to the longest. I know that it was
necessary to do that on the computerized machines because of how they feed the thread. Just a thought. Linda PATCHogue, NY On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:09:07 -0800 (PST), Musicmaker wrote: The dilemna I face is this - the new machine is so much better in many ways - when I free motion quilt a small quilt, like a wall hanging - it works like a dream. When I piece with feed dogs up, it works great - the old quest didn't - so that's a big improvement. BUT - when I put a bed sized quilt in it, broken threads and skipped stitches - and I know it's not my technique because I got out my faithful little mechanical Bernina and finished the quilt my Quest couldn't do. Maybe my Bernina is just compatible with me and the Quest isn't. I know there are people using the Quest who love it. anyone want to buy a brand new Quest Plus at 30% off retail? Musicmaker Linda PATCHogue, NY |
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OK - I QUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not OT - stupid Baby Lock Quest Minus
I don't understand this statement. I have 3 computerized machines,
including the Quest, and when I free motion, all I do is drop the feed dogs, put on the free motion foot and get to work I've never fooled with the stitch length on any of them, because the length is controlled by the quilter! Polly, I know you love your Berninas, but for me, I'll never allow one of those things through my door. I've tried several and hated them all. It's a very good thing we don't all like the same thing. Gen "WitchyStitcher" wrote in message ... Are you setting the stitch length to the longest. I know that it was necessary to do that on the computerized machines because of how they feed the thread. Just a thought. Linda PATCHogue, NY |
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OK - I QUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not OT - stupid Baby Lock Quest Minus
Oh sure, I know that. Berninas are a little persnickity but somehow we go
together like turkey and dressing. Speaking of - I asked DH if he'd like coconut pie or pecan pie for our feast. Poor man. That was about 3 hours ago and still no answer. If I cook both, he'll have to make a decision every meal. My little mama (who took pie baking to a new level) simply gave him a little slice of all of them. She realized he couldn't make hasty decisions. Polly "Gen" wroteI don't understand this statement. I have 3 computerized machines, including the Quest, and when I free motion, all I do is drop the feed dogs, put on the free motion foot and get to work I've never fooled with the stitch length on any of them, because the length is controlled by the quilter! Polly, I know you love your Berninas, but for me, I'll never allow one of those things through my door. I've tried several and hated them all. It's a very good thing we don't all like the same thing. Gen "WitchyStitcher" wrote in message ... Are you setting the stitch length to the longest. I know that it was necessary to do that on the computerized machines because of how they feed the thread. Just a thought. Linda PATCHogue, NY |
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OK - I QUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not OT - stupid Baby LockQuest Minus
I wouldn't compare any of my other machines to my old Bernina 930.
IMO no machine will ever beat it. I just can't take the small harp area on it for MQ'ing though. I have done a couple of very large quilts on it in the past but it is too much of a struggle. There is certainly right fit with sewing machines. Sure is rotten when we get one we don't like. I had a car a few years ago that was really nice. I hated that thing for no particle reason other than it just never seemed quite right for me. I drove it 8 years but I griped most of those. It just happens somethimes. My aunt always wanted a taste of every dessert on the table at holidays. We call that 'Auntie Vera' style dessert and remember her fondly. I think pecan is about the only pie I don't care for and coconut cream is my favorite. I know what my choice would be there easily. Enjoy Mr. Esther. Taria Polly Esther wrote: Oh sure, I know that. Berninas are a little persnickity but somehow we go together like turkey and dressing. Speaking of - I asked DH if he'd like coconut pie or pecan pie for our feast. Poor man. That was about 3 hours ago and still no answer. If I cook both, he'll have to make a decision every meal. My little mama (who took pie baking to a new level) simply gave him a little slice of all of them. She realized he couldn't make hasty decisions. Polly |
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OK - I QUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not OT - stupid Baby LockQuest Minus
Polly Esther wrote:
Oh sure, I know that. Berninas are a little persnickity but somehow we go together like turkey and dressing. Speaking of - I asked DH if he'd like coconut pie or pecan pie for our feast. Poor man. That was about 3 hours ago and still no answer. If I cook both, he'll have to make a decision every meal. My little mama (who took pie baking to a new level) simply gave him a little slice of all of them. She realized he couldn't make hasty decisions. Polly Make a load of 'petty 4's'* size ones of both flavours. Fun, and he can have whatever whnever, AND they look good. * liked this brat way out of forgetting how to spell it so much I have adopted it. -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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OK - I QUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not OT - stupid Baby LockQuest Minus
On Nov 21, 3:51*pm, "Pauline" wrote:
You're not giving up are you Musicmaker? *I know it's very inconvenient for you, but could you bring the quilt you are not able to quilt on the Quest to your dealer & demonstrate for them how you are doing it? *And maybe they could show you how they would do it & see if you both fail? *If you can free motion a small quilt, IMNSHO, you should be able to quilt a bed sized quilt on it. *Maybe there is something quirky about the BL that nobody has thought to tell you? *I feel for you; I know this has been extremely frustrating! Pauline Northern California Pauline, I finished the quilt on my Bernina mechanical. No one at the dealer has free motion experience. Since I've already proven that I CAN free motion, and I've talked specifically on the phone with the BL educatores, and have quilted side by side at the dealer once - it's just more than I can do at this point. Kind of the way, after fighting a battle for months on end, you kind of decide it's not worth it any more. I'm still writing to the Pres, and if he won't refund my money or make this right, I'll auction it off on ebay and maybe it'll find a compatible owner. |
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OK - I QUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not OT - stupid Baby LockQuest Minus
On Nov 21, 6:21*pm, WitchyStitcher wrote:
Are you setting the stitch length to the longest. I know that it was necessary to do that on the computerized machines because of how they feed the thread. Linda - yes - that's something the BL educator told me so I do it all the time, even on my Bernina, now. Musicmaker |
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