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On Fri, 6 Jan 2012 04:55:35 -0800 (PST), betsey wrote:
thanks Nana, Joanne and Pat--i am going to go "looking". my smaller machine is a singer featherweight...which is great for just pieceing classes, but things that require more...i take my viking 350. FWIW, Betsey, my 350 has been all over the US and parts of Canada either naked and in a tote bag or in a piece of prequilted something or other that I cut a couple of slits in to make a handle hole.... drop one slit over the handle, wrap the bulk around the machine, drop the other slit over the handle. Add a couple safety pins to hold the ends together around the narrow ends of the machine. I'd sooner use a tote or handle directly on the machine for hauling when I'm also dealing with stairs, curbs, escalators -- all things wheels don't do well with. My personal favorite container for hauling electronics is an ice chest... insulation from temperature, a fair amount of structure around the electronics, and people who would like to steal your expensive gear usually aren't thinking about stealing your lunch. g Some of the ice chests are now wheeled, like: http://www.coleman.com/coleman/Colem...ategoryID=8560 And there are gizmos like: http://www.staples.com/Staples-Expan...40122-31272-CC which folds flat for storage. Kay |
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On Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:56:53 -0800 (PST), betsey
wrote: do you use them? worth the cost? any brand preference? i'm starting to sew more (after a looooooooooong absence) and taking some classes--- and trying to decide if i want one, if i will use it, if it is just something else to take up space. can anyone help? I'm also going to post this on alt. sewing as well... betsey Hi Besty, Yes, I use one. I've got arthritis in my shoulders and neck and if I carry a machine - even a featherweight - I 'pay for it' for days I just got one of these and I love, love, love it: http://www.amazon.com/Onmi-Glide-Sew.../dp/B003A0GNQC -Irene |
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My personal favorite container for hauling electronics is an ice chest...
insulation from temperature, a fair amount of structure around the electronics, and people who would like to steal your expensive gear usually aren't thinking about stealing your lunch. g *Some of the ice chests are now wheeled, like:http://www.coleman.com/coleman/Colem...goryID=...*And there are gizmos like:http://www.staples.com/Staples-Expan...s/prod...which folds flat for storage. Kay I LOVE the idea of the ice chest! Not only protection, but a disguise!!! And it reminds me of my younger sister toting her very fancy camera and lenses around Kansas City. She bought a diaper bag, put the camera and lenses in, and topped it with a spare baby blanket and added some new Pampers, a container of baby wipes and a spare baby outfit, and then added the best -- a crumpled up diaper that was rolled up and taped shut as though it was a fresh full one that nobody would ever want to touch. Unlike a few of her friends who used proper camera bags, nobody ever touched her diaper bag, asked about her camera, or stole anything. |
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On 06/01/2012 00:56, betsey wrote:
do you use them? worth the cost? any brand preference? i'm starting to sew more (after a looooooooooong absence) and taking some classes--- and trying to decide if i want one, if i will use it, if it is just something else to take up space. can anyone help? I'm also going to post this on alt. sewing as well... betsey If you are taking a larger or heavier older sewing machine to classes, and have a ways to go from car to classroom, or regularly take it on the train/aircraft, then yes. Personally, for that I'd go for the wheeled sort. People like Janome and Brnina have own brand ones that fit their machines. Expensive, but worth it for a big expensive machine. Usually when I'm sewing away from home I don't need to move the machine far from car to resting place, and I have the GMNT and his dad handy for carrying, so I just use the machine's standard case. I also usually use a smaller machine when away from home, such as the Elna Lotus machines or the Frister & Rossman Cu 4's. I do have a generic carrying case for my sergers, but only the one as I don't usually need to take two away with me. -- 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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thank you everyone for your thoughts and opinions! i think i need to
spend some time investigating. and yes, i've decided that i DO need a machine hauler g. while my viking 350 is close to 15 years old, and was not a multi thousand dollar machine...it IS my machine, and I would have a tough time replacing it financially. i've decided on wheels...yes, wheels are a good thing g. while in theory i love the idea of the cooler (thank you Kay!), i have a feeling it would be taken over by the hubby and/or kids in short order g. and i like the cart thingy from staples kay...i don't know about using it for the machine..but boy, would that come in handy at horse shows! i will be checking them all out. one last question for y'all...do you know of any that are NON CHINA made? made is US would be wonderful, but as long its not made in China, i'm willing to spend a bit more g betsey |
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How is the GMNT doing?
Taria "Kate XXXXXX" wrote in message o.uk... On 06/01/2012 00:56, betsey wrote: do you use them? worth the cost? any brand preference? i'm starting to sew more (after a looooooooooong absence) and taking some classes--- and trying to decide if i want one, if i will use it, if it is just something else to take up space. can anyone help? I'm also going to post this on alt. sewing as well... betsey If you are taking a larger or heavier older sewing machine to classes, and have a ways to go from car to classroom, or regularly take it on the train/aircraft, then yes. Personally, for that I'd go for the wheeled sort. People like Janome and Brnina have own brand ones that fit their machines. Expensive, but worth it for a big expensive machine. Usually when I'm sewing away from home I don't need to move the machine far from car to resting place, and I have the GMNT and his dad handy for carrying, so I just use the machine's standard case. I also usually use a smaller machine when away from home, such as the Elna Lotus machines or the Frister & Rossman Cu 4's. I do have a generic carrying case for my sergers, but only the one as I don't usually need to take two away with me. -- 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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Now THAT's so smart I can hardly stand it. Polly
"Mary" I LOVE the idea of the ice chest! Not only protection, but a disguise!!! And it reminds me of my younger sister toting her very fancy camera and lenses around Kansas City. She bought a diaper bag, put the camera and lenses in, and topped it with a spare baby blanket and added some new Pampers, a container of baby wipes and a spare baby outfit, and then added the best -- a crumpled up diaper that was rolled up and taped shut as though it was a fresh full one that nobody would ever want to touch. Unlike a few of her friends who used proper camera bags, nobody ever touched her diaper bag, asked about her camera, or stole anything. |
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While I lived in London, UK, my laptop sleeve was a battered old padded
envelope... Hanne in DK Den 07-01-2012 18:25, Polly Esther skrev: Now THAT's so smart I can hardly stand it. Polly "Mary" I LOVE the idea of the ice chest! Not only protection, but a disguise!!! And it reminds me of my younger sister toting her very fancy camera and lenses around Kansas City. She bought a diaper bag, put the camera and lenses in, and topped it with a spare baby blanket and added some new Pampers, a container of baby wipes and a spare baby outfit, and then added the best -- a crumpled up diaper that was rolled up and taped shut as though it was a fresh full one that nobody would ever want to touch. Unlike a few of her friends who used proper camera bags, nobody ever touched her diaper bag, asked about her camera, or stole anything. |
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I have a Tutto that I absolutely love - mine's bright red! It has 4
wheels so it swivels and tracks very easily. They come in various sizes, so check out the website http://www.tuttocases.com/machineonwheels.html Prior to this case I had one that only had two wheels and was almost as heavy as my machine! I use it now (and two more that volunteers gave me 'cause they hated them too!) to store Project Linus stuff in. Donna in Idaho On Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:56:53 -0800 (PST), betsey wrote: do you use them? worth the cost? any brand preference? i'm starting to sew more (after a looooooooooong absence) and taking some classes--- and trying to decide if i want one, if i will use it, if it is just something else to take up space. can anyone help? I'm also going to post this on alt. sewing as well... betsey |
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