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Originally posted by RobinQuiltsA big thanks to all of you who gave me such good advice. I checked out both the Bernina and the Babylock machines. Both seemed to be well-made and the two places I went to both offer training for life - anytime I need help, just come on in. I decided to get the Babylock Imagine largely because of the self-threading system and the self-adjusting tension. I was able to buy an almost brand new floor sample at a good discount. Just bought it and I have yet to try it out at home but I'm excited.
By the way, for those of you who are in the south/central Wisconsin area, I was treated like a queen at both Pamella's Place in Genessee Depot (Bernina dealer) and Frank's Sewing Center in Waukesha (Babylock). What we would ever do without kind, helpful and knowledgeable local quilt shops.
P.S. It's a good thing I just won that Quilt Museum contest because the winnings enabled to me to buy a machine I really couldn't have afforded otherwise.
Congrats on your new toy and your great win. I have decided myself to add a serger to my list of items I plan to buy for my upcoming retirement and have narrowed it down to between the Bernina and the Babylock. I'll be interested to hear how it goes with your new serger.
"Neglect not the gift that is within you..." -1 Timothy 4:14
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If you prewash your fabrics you can serge the edges to reduce raveling! David Taylor does this for all his fabrics.
I use mine for rolled hem edges on napkins and for making pillowcases with no raw seams, but I don't think I've ever used the serger for quilted things.
I hope someone will give us some good ideas!
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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Martha Pullen on Martha's Sewing Room has been really showing what sergers can do lately, and many of the things they do are incorporated in some of hers or her guests' quilt tops. I've been amazed at how much they get out of a serger now. As you may know, she's all into heirloom sewing, but that's not all she does. Although some of her quilts use heirloom sewing techniques. Nancy on Sewing with Nancy also has been showing what sergers can do beyond clothing. Hope you can catch some of those shows on CREATE TV.
"Neglect not the gift that is within you..." -1 Timothy 4:14
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Originally posted by ZarahHave a look at the Bernina video One Step Quilting
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
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Thanks, lmcfood, for asking that question. I had been thinking about a serger for some time, simply because I hate putting binding on a quilt and am looking for an 'instant' technique. I still don't know if the serger is capable of doing a neat or 'authentic' job for that purpose, but I will check out Google for more input.
Thanks too, Margo, for the One Step Quilting video.
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
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Liz Porter used it to construct a t-shirt quilt a couple of seasons ago on Qnntv (Love of Quilting). Check it out! :wink:Lesley
Advice from a LADYBUG: spot new opportunities, spend time in your garden, be well-rounded, enjoy the wonders of nature, don't let small things bug you, keep family close by and be simply beautiful! -Ilan Shamir-
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I a very impressed with the Baby-lock Ovation serger. I sewed with it an a seminar and it is sweet! I love the way it self threads with air and I also love the larger throat space!Lesley
Advice from a LADYBUG: spot new opportunities, spend time in your garden, be well-rounded, enjoy the wonders of nature, don't let small things bug you, keep family close by and be simply beautiful! -Ilan Shamir-
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Hi, I bought a Babcock Imagine last year and it is fab, feel bad about that as am really a Bernina fan and have 2 bernina sewing machines. But the baby lock self threads and that makes it so easy! Enjoy.Lesley
Advice from a LADYBUG: spot new opportunities, spend time in your garden, be well-rounded, enjoy the wonders of nature, don't let small things bug you, keep family close by and be simply beautiful! -Ilan Shamir-
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I bought a Babylock serger about 15 years ago and have been very pleased with it. Only needed to take it in for repair once in 15 years. It's a reliable workhorse and still makes perfectly balanced stitches. I bought it because it was so easy to thread and because I wanted one that would do both overlock serging and coverstitch sewing.
I use the coverstitch feature all the time to shorten pants, etc. for my family. It is perfect for when you want a stretchy nice-looking hem on stretchy fabrics. Takes about 15 minutes, from pinning the hem in place to trimming it after the coverstitch.
I use the overlock stitching a lot when I pre-wash fabrics for quilting so they don't fray. I serge several pieces one after the other and wash them with similar colors. Serging is so fast. Goes like lightening.
I also use the overlock feature to serge around the outside of my quilts before I put on the binding. First I make sure the quilt is square, and then mark the edges, and then serge the three layers together with the differential feed set one or two notches above neutral.
I usually go around it twice. It makes sewing on an even binding easier. I have a nice straight serged stitching line to go by. The extra serging thread helps make an even full binding. I have never seen anyone else do this, and it took some nerve on my part the first time I did this, but I do it all the time now.
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Originally posted by "JudithA" post=125523I bought a Babylock serger about 15 years ago and have been very pleased with it. Only needed to take it in for repair once in 15 years. It's a reliable workhorse and still makes perfectly balanced stitches. I bought it because it was so easy to thread and because I wanted one that would do both overlock serging and coverstitch sewing.
I use the coverstitch feature all the time to shorten pants, etc. for my family. It is perfect for when you want a stretchy nice-looking hem on stretchy fabrics. Takes about 15 minutes, from pinning the hem in place to trimming it after the coverstitch.
I use the overlock stitching a lot when I pre-wash fabrics for quilting so they don't fray. I serge several pieces one after the other and wash them with similar colors. Serging is so fast. Goes like lightening.
I also use the overlock feature to serge around the outside of my quilts before I put on the binding. First I make sure the quilt is square, and then mark the edges, and then serge the three layers together with the differential feed set one or two notches above neutral.
I usually go around it twice. It makes sewing on an even binding easier. I have a nice straight serged stitching line to go by. The extra serging thread helps make an even full binding. I have never seen anyone else do this, and it took some nerve on my part the first time I did this, but I do it all the time now.
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Originally posted by "JudithA" post=125523I bought a Babylock serger about 15 years ago and have been very pleased with it. Only needed to take it in for repair once in 15 years. It's a reliable workhorse and still makes perfectly balanced stitches. I bought it because it was so easy to thread and because I wanted one that would do both overlock serging and coverstitch sewing.
I use the coverstitch feature all the time to shorten pants, etc. for my family. It is perfect for when you want a stretchy nice-looking hem on stretchy fabrics. Takes about 15 minutes, from pinning the hem in place to trimming it after the coverstitch.
I use the overlock stitching a lot when I pre-wash fabrics for quilting so they don't fray. I serge several pieces one after the other and wash them with similar colors. Serging is so fast. Goes like lightening.
I also use the overlock feature to serge around the outside of my quilts before I put on the binding. First I make sure the quilt is square, and then mark the edges, and then serge the three layers together with the differential feed set one or two notches above neutral.
I usually go around it twice. It makes sewing on an even binding easier. I have a nice straight serged stitching line to go by. The extra serging thread helps make an even full binding. I have never seen anyone else do this, and it took some nerve on my part the first time I did this, but I do it all the time now.
Though, I have a question for you. Will it work for quilts with straight seams only or have you tried it with more complicated ones as well?
Thanks in advance!
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I'm not sure if I will add anymore embroidery....
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I finished my magic garden. This was not my usual colour palette and I am not fond of gnomes so I took creative license...
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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
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Beatuiful choices of colors. Fun and whimsical. Nicely done!
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Really fun embroidery choices. It looks great!
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I LOVE the black additions to your piecing. They really attract attention and look great.
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I still have many fans to finish as I’m hand piecing the outside curve. My preference is appliqué and embroidery. For...
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Helen, Thank you so much for your ideas! You have great EQ8 skills! I have 2 Becky Goldsmith books that I have been using...
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Nice work ! Can I ask, did you use stem stitch on the bluebells ? Or have you whip stitched over a back stitch?
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Not a question, but wanted to share the Kona solids I picked out today for the summer version. Excited to start work on...
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I did not use a stabilizer, nor a hoop. Just be cognizant of the tension of your stitches.
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