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Old March 21st 05, 08:46 AM
BEI Design
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Larry Jaques wrote:
On Sun, 20 Mar 2005 11:14:06 -0800, the inscrutable "BEI Design"
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Larry, have you replaced your needle? That problem sounds
very much like a burr on the eye of the needle causing the
tread to shred. http://www.a1sewingmachine.com/needles.html


No, but I will tonight so it'll be done before using it again
tomorrow. I figure this one has had a few hours of sewing, and
my thicker materials probably wear them faster than thins would.
Thanks for the reminder. I checked and it's still very sharp.


Well, as you can see by the picture on Ron's site, it can *seem* very
sharp, but actually be quite dull. I posted that link just for
illustration purposes. I was not referring to the *point* of the
needle in my post, I actually meant that a burr in the *eye* might be
causing your project to "... go along merrily for 20' or so and the
thread loses one of its strands, ...". In most cases, when thread
going through the needle breaks, it is because it's catching on a
rough place *in the eye*. The cure for that is a new needle.

If that isn't the problem, check for a burr on the hole in
the plate where the needle goes through. If there are any
rough patches, use *fine* emory cloth to smooth it.


Thanks, I'll check that, too.


You welcome, hope it helped.

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Old March 21st 05, 11:08 AM
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Larry Jaques wrote:

On Sun, 20 Mar 2005 01:02:39 -0800, the inscrutable "Cynthia Spilsted"
spake:


Okay ladies (and gents):
Get out from under your crinolines, prom dresses, quilts and costumes and
check in with us!



delurking Larry reporting in, Maam. No crinoline to report.

I just restocked my foam sheeting, 1" velcro, urethane-backed
ballistic nylon, and naugahyde binding for another run of my laptop
glare guards. Having made about two dozen of them so far on the (new
to me) used Consew 210, I'm finally getting used to working on the
machine and really like it.

The exception is the thread. I go along merrily for 20' or so and the
thread loses one of its strands, bunching up against the feed side of
the needle. This is #46 black nylon, new on a 1/4 lb. spool. Losing a
yard of naugahyde binding each time that happens ($55 a spool) is no
fun.


Sounds like a needle problem. Have you tried a new one? Sometimes even
a new needle is less than perfect... Or try a slightly larger size
needle, or one for top stitching, with a bigger eye.



I have visions of Tom being rolled down the streets of New York having eaten
too much (sorry, I'm still envious!), Joy getting mugged by American Doll
collectors for her patterns, Cea being locked up for bopping Bridezilla for
one two many outbursts (the first one - it saves us the agony!) and Kate
getting into goodness knows what trouble....



Perhaps they were all arrested by the Homeland Security forces for
quilting without a license, the nasty terrorists! (I'll let you figure
out who are the terrorists.)



Melinda, I expect, has just been swamped.....(literally and physically!)



Mmmm, good time for gator gumbo.



Two days and no posts............I might have to go back down and actually
sew those costumes I've been avoiding!



Git on it, girl! (Costumes?)


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Old March 21st 05, 11:10 AM
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Cynthia Spilsted wrote:

Okay ladies (and gents):
Get out from under your crinolines, prom dresses, quilts and costumes and
check in with us!
I have visions of Tom being rolled down the streets of New York having eaten
too much (sorry, I'm still envious!), Joy getting mugged by American Doll
collectors for her patterns, Cea being locked up for bopping Bridezilla for
one two many outbursts (the first one - it saves us the agony!) and Kate
getting into goodness knows what trouble....
Melinda, I expect, has just been swamped.....(literally and physically!)
Two days and no posts............I might have to go back down and actually
sew those costumes I've been avoiding!
Cynthia


Trying to catch up on work and messages! Also had some down time due to
the fibro..

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Old March 21st 05, 03:34 PM
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On Sun, 20 Mar 2005 23:39:20 -0800, the inscrutable "Cynthia Spilsted"
spake:


"Larry Jaques" wrote in message
.. .
On Sun, 20 Mar 2005 01:02:39 -0800, the inscrutable "Cynthia Spilsted"
spake:

Git on it, girl! (Costumes?)
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After they make styrofoam, what do they ship it in? --Steven Wright
http://diversify.com Comprehensive Website Development


Dance costumes - 'tis that time of year again! I have almost no ambition


Gotcha.


as my own daughter, but I do my best for them anyway. (In fact, black tutu
girl is at the same level as my daughter and usually takes first place - I'm
almost as happy for her as her own mother is!)


Ah, the proud pseudo-Mom cum seamstress wins another one!


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Old March 21st 05, 03:37 PM
Larry Jaques
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On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 10:08:28 +0000, the inscrutable Kate Dicey
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Sounds like a needle problem. Have you tried a new one? Sometimes even
a new needle is less than perfect... Or try a slightly larger size
needle, or one for top stitching, with a bigger eye.


I looked in the box which came with the machine and it appears
that the package of needles which came with it are all used.
Feh! Well, I needed to do some grocery shopping today anyway.

Good price/source for a pack of 110-18 industrial needles?


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People will occasionally stumble over the truth, but
most of the time they'll pick themselves up and carry on.
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Old March 21st 05, 04:13 PM
She who would like to be obeyed once every Preston
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In article , Larry Jaques of
DIVERSIFY.com uttered

Good price/source for a pack of 110-18 industrial needles?

Try Stocks Bros on Regent Street, they should have them (as will the
chap in the market).
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Old March 21st 05, 05:55 PM
Larry Jaques
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On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 15:13:18 GMT, the inscrutable She who would like
to be obeyed once every Preston Guild spake:

In article , Larry Jaques of
DIVERSIFY.com uttered

Good price/source for a pack of 110-18 industrial needles?

Try Stocks Bros on Regent Street, they should have them (as will the
chap in the market).


AFAIK, Grants Pass, OR, USA doesn't have a Regent Street.


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People will occasionally stumble over the truth, but
most of the time they'll pick themselves up and carry on.
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Old March 21st 05, 06:03 PM
She who would like to be obeyed once every Preston
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In article , Larry Jaques of
DIVERSIFY.com uttered
On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 15:13:18 GMT, the inscrutable She who would like
to be obeyed once every Preston Guild spake:

In article , Larry Jaques of
DIVERSIFY.com uttered

Good price/source for a pack of 110-18 industrial needles?

Try Stocks Bros on Regent Street, they should have them (as will the
chap in the market).


AFAIK, Grants Pass, OR, USA doesn't have a Regent Street.


Probably not, but Leeds (West Yorkshire, UK) does. You didn't specify,
did you, silly billy?

I might be good, but I'm not a mind reader!
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Old March 21st 05, 06:49 PM
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I'm right here. I had to move last summer because of all kinds of reasons,
mostly health and lost my sewing room. Had to get rid of LOTS of things that
I had become quite attached to, like my grandmother's bed and my mangle
Ironrite ironer and Lord knows how much stash and craft stuff and two sewing
machines. I also had to get rid of all my bird stuff and outdoor plants
since there was no balcony or patio at the new place. I had to move into a
TINY one bedroom apartment that got next to no sunlight.......I felt like I
was living in a cave, and since I don't get out very often it was really
beginning to take a toll on me. I was told that there would be a little
larger one bedroom coming up in a month (which should have been August) so I
never really unpacked. I felt like I was living in a storage locker with
boxes piled to the ceiling on most of the walls and just a few trails just
wide enough for my wheelchair to get to bed, bath and kitchen. Now, eight
months later and I'm really in the dumps, haven't seen my sewing, crafts or
books and finally tossed out all my once lush but now dead house plants. The
kids next door are always crying, and who ever lives above me I swear gives
clogging lessons about 14 hours a day. I am not a happy camper (

Now for the rest of the story.....I was inform last week by the property
management people they were really sorry that I had been misinformed by the
no longer here managers and that I will be able to move May 1st into a TWO
bedroom on the top floor, corner apartment with a HUGE balcony! The bedrooms
aren't nearly as large as in my former two bedroom but I WILL have a place
to put out my sewing and craft things and the window of that room is HUGE
and looks right out onto the balcony where I will once again have my flowers
and bird feeders and birdbath fountain. It faces southwest so I will have
lots of light for my plants and a view of the mountains and a peak of the
sound......and a fireplace! And if that isn't good news enough......they are
going to be putting in all new carpeting, my choice, flooring and counter
tops, also my choice and will plumb the closet in the room that I will use
for my sewing so that I can put my stacking washer dryer in there.....and
all new appliances, self cleaning oven, (happy dance), fridge and
dishwasher.

The new managers are just a darling young couple with an 8 month old baby.
They have this place really coming together. The hallways are vacuumed
regularly, lobby is always clean and no litter around and fix things as soon
as you ask.......plus I get to play with the sweetest little fellow When
they come to vacuum my hallway, usually 'daddy', he has the baby in the
stroller and we have worked out a deal.....I play with baby while he cleans
for the 20 minutes it takes him to vacuum and he takes out my garbage to the
dumpster. Works nicely! I know the people who will be my new neighbors and
they are very nice (and quiet) and I won't have 'cloggers' overhead since
I'm on the top floor. The actual move is being taken care of by new friends
I have met at church. As one lady put it......we have half the high school
football team here, between the ladies taking care of breakables and the
boys doing the heavy stuff we'll have you moved, unpacked and settled in no
time.

I had given all my outdoor plants to a gentleman who is a good friend of a
good friend. He has called to say that all but two of the containers made it
through the winter and when I was ready he and his boys will be more than
happy to deliver and set them up for me. You have no idea how happy I am!!
I just needed to share with you all since these newsgroups have sort of
given me my vicarious joy while I was going through these really depressing
months.

Life is good!

Val
"Cynthia Spilsted" wrote in message
...
Okay ladies (and gents):
Get out from under your crinolines, prom dresses, quilts and costumes and
check in with us!
I have visions of Tom being rolled down the streets of New York having
eaten
too much (sorry, I'm still envious!), Joy getting mugged by American Doll
collectors for her patterns, Cea being locked up for bopping Bridezilla
for
one two many outbursts (the first one - it saves us the agony!) and Kate
getting into goodness knows what trouble....
Melinda, I expect, has just been swamped.....(literally and physically!)
Two days and no posts............I might have to go back down and actually
sew those costumes I've been avoiding!
Cynthia




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Old March 21st 05, 06:52 PM
KJ
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Great news Val! I hope the move goes smoothly and you love your new place.
But, you do already! Congrats!

"Valkyrie" wrote in message
news:1111427381.264343@yasure...
I'm right here. I had to move last summer because of all kinds of reasons,
mostly health and lost my sewing room. Had to get rid of LOTS of things

that
I had become quite attached to, like my grandmother's bed and my mangle
Ironrite ironer and Lord knows how much stash and craft stuff and two

sewing
machines. I also had to get rid of all my bird stuff and outdoor plants
since there was no balcony or patio at the new place. I had to move into a
TINY one bedroom apartment that got next to no sunlight.......I felt like

I
was living in a cave, and since I don't get out very often it was really
beginning to take a toll on me. I was told that there would be a little
larger one bedroom coming up in a month (which should have been August) so

I
never really unpacked. I felt like I was living in a storage locker with
boxes piled to the ceiling on most of the walls and just a few trails just
wide enough for my wheelchair to get to bed, bath and kitchen. Now, eight
months later and I'm really in the dumps, haven't seen my sewing, crafts

or
books and finally tossed out all my once lush but now dead house plants.

The
kids next door are always crying, and who ever lives above me I swear

gives
clogging lessons about 14 hours a day. I am not a happy camper (

Now for the rest of the story.....I was inform last week by the property
management people they were really sorry that I had been misinformed by

the
no longer here managers and that I will be able to move May 1st into a TWO
bedroom on the top floor, corner apartment with a HUGE balcony! The

bedrooms
aren't nearly as large as in my former two bedroom but I WILL have a place
to put out my sewing and craft things and the window of that room is HUGE
and looks right out onto the balcony where I will once again have my

flowers
and bird feeders and birdbath fountain. It faces southwest so I will have
lots of light for my plants and a view of the mountains and a peak of the
sound......and a fireplace! And if that isn't good news enough......they

are
going to be putting in all new carpeting, my choice, flooring and counter
tops, also my choice and will plumb the closet in the room that I will use
for my sewing so that I can put my stacking washer dryer in there.....and
all new appliances, self cleaning oven, (happy dance), fridge and
dishwasher.

The new managers are just a darling young couple with an 8 month old baby.
They have this place really coming together. The hallways are vacuumed
regularly, lobby is always clean and no litter around and fix things as

soon
as you ask.......plus I get to play with the sweetest little fellow

When
they come to vacuum my hallway, usually 'daddy', he has the baby in the
stroller and we have worked out a deal.....I play with baby while he

cleans
for the 20 minutes it takes him to vacuum and he takes out my garbage to

the
dumpster. Works nicely! I know the people who will be my new neighbors and
they are very nice (and quiet) and I won't have 'cloggers' overhead since
I'm on the top floor. The actual move is being taken care of by new

friends
I have met at church. As one lady put it......we have half the high school
football team here, between the ladies taking care of breakables and the
boys doing the heavy stuff we'll have you moved, unpacked and settled in

no
time.

I had given all my outdoor plants to a gentleman who is a good friend of a
good friend. He has called to say that all but two of the containers made

it
through the winter and when I was ready he and his boys will be more than
happy to deliver and set them up for me. You have no idea how happy I am!!
I just needed to share with you all since these newsgroups have sort of
given me my vicarious joy while I was going through these really

depressing
months.

Life is good!

Val
"Cynthia Spilsted" wrote in message
...
Okay ladies (and gents):
Get out from under your crinolines, prom dresses, quilts and costumes

and
check in with us!
I have visions of Tom being rolled down the streets of New York having
eaten
too much (sorry, I'm still envious!), Joy getting mugged by American

Doll
collectors for her patterns, Cea being locked up for bopping Bridezilla
for
one two many outbursts (the first one - it saves us the agony!) and Kate
getting into goodness knows what trouble....
Melinda, I expect, has just been swamped.....(literally and physically!)
Two days and no posts............I might have to go back down and

actually
sew those costumes I've been avoiding!
Cynthia






 




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