Telecast Thursday - Singer 15-91 Sewing Machine - The Final One

Hi everyone:

Welcome to Telecast Thursday. Today I'll be talking about my latest vintage sewing machine, the 15-91. This is another machine that came from Edmonton and was a great deal. I was hoping that this machine would be good for free motion quilting and is it ever! Got to love that large throat space on this machine!

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This is the last vintage machine I'll be adding to my stable - for now. I'm still on the hunt for a Singer 66 Red Eye sewing machine, so if you have one and want to sell it, just let me know. I hope it's closer than Edmonton :)

Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - Singer 301a Sewing Machine - Part 3

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It's Telecast Thursday and time for the final episode on my Singer 301a sewing machine. This week I'll show you how I restored the cabinet for this machine which had been left out in the rain before I rescued it. 

You can watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. 

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You'll find Restor-A-Finish and Feed-N-Wax at Howard Products. Just follow the instructions in their helpful videos to restore colour and lustre to your antique wood furniture - or sewing machine cabinets, in my case. 

Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - Singer 301a Sewing Machine - Part 2

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Welcome to Telecast Thursday! Today I'll be continuing my series on my Singer 301a sewing machine. In part 2 you'll learn how I resurrected this machine and if it ran when I plugged it in. 

You can watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. 

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Archaic Arcane's Youtube channel has videos showing step-by-step instructions on reassembling the upper thread tension assembly on a vintage Singer sewing machine. I found the tension assembly on Bonanza.

Join me next week for the final episode on this 3-part series on my Singer 301a sewing machine to find out more about its restoration.

Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - Singer 301a Sewing Machine - Part 1

Hi everyone:

It's Thursday already and another video on the series on vintage Singer sewing machines  is ready for you to watch. This week I'm starting a 3-part series on my Singer 301a sewing machine. If you've been following this video series, you'll know that I already have a Singer 301 sewing machine, but you'll want to watch to see how this new acquisition differs from my other machine. 

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Check back next week for part 2 of this 3-part series to see how I resurrected this machine and if it actually ran when I plugged it in.

Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - Vintage Singer Sewing Machine 201-3

Hi everyone:

Welcome back to Telecast Thursday where I'm continuing my series on my vintage sewing machine collection. Today I'm sharing my Singer 201-3 purchase and how I made a new friend/fellow addict (and neither of us are going into rehab!). Check out Archaic Arcane's website and Youtube channel for more information on vintage sewing machines.

You can watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. 

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Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - New Year, New Vintage Sewing Machine Video

Hi everyone:

Happy New Year and welcome to 2015! The first video this year is about my Singer 401J sewing machine. I know this one isn't as pretty as my previous purchases, but it has a secret - it has extra features that allow it to do more than my previous machines. I was glad to add this machine to my stable even if she isn't a beauty because her extra features more than make up for her plain looks. 

You can watch the video below or on my Youtube channel.

If you haven't seen the other episodes in this series, you'll can find them here.

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Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday on a Wednesday

Hi everyone:

I know it's a day early, but I wanted to send this post out before Christmas. 

As Christmas Day falls on a Thursday this year and New Year's Day will also be on a Thursday next year (yes, it will be 2015 then!), I didn't want to interrupt your holiday celebrations with a quilting video. I'm sure that you are visiting with friends and enjoying the season with relatives. I hope you're taking a break from your normal routines and deadlines. I'll be doing the same thing, so I've put Telecast Thursday on hold until next year. 

You can catch up with Telecast Thursday on January 8, 2015 when a new video will be published.

I wish you a peaceful and joyful holiday season and hope you get some quilty goodies from Santa.

Christmas Kitty by Jamie Hirst for Chatterbox Quilts

Telecast Thursday - Singer 301 Sewing Machine

Hi everyone:

I hope you enjoyed last week's look at some of the vintage sewing machine stools that I have in my collection. It's a good thing that Teeka and Charlie approve of them or I suppose I'd be looking for some other ones that fit their strict standards!

This week I'll be showing you one of my estate sale finds. Yes, I also find sewing machines there occasionally. This machine is a bit different from my previous ones as it has a more industrial look to it, but the cabinet and the condition of the machine are immaculate! I can't believe I almost passed this one up.

You can watch the video below or on my Youtube channel.

If you haven't seen the other episodes in this series, you can find them here. 

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Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - New Videos in Kim's Vintage Sewing Machines series

Hi everyone:

Welcome to Telecast Thursday! This week I'm sharing a very technical vintage sewing machine video with you. I actually had to bring in some experts for this one!

You can view this video below or on my Youtube channel. 

I'd love to know if you have "help" in choosing your sewing machines and accessories.

If you haven't seen the other episodes in this series, you can find them here. 

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Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday Brings a New Playlist

Hi everyone:

It's Thursday again and you know what that means: Telecast Thursday and it's the last one for August 2014! 

This week I have some exciting news: a new series on my Youtube channel. You'll find a new playlist called "Vintage Sewing Machines" and today you'll be able to view the first video in this playlist.
I have several vintage Singer sewing machines and I thought it was about time that I shared their loveliness with my subscribers (that's you!). 
 

E.B., my first Featherweight acquisition

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In this first video, you'll find out how I acquired my first vintage machine - or as my husband refers to it "how another obsession started". You can view the video below and find it on my Youtube channel. 

I have several playlists on my Youtube channel, so be sure to check them out.

Are you obsessed with vintage sewing machines as I am? Let me know about your vintage treasures in the comment below.

Telecast Thursday: Embroidery Inspiration

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Welcome to Telecast Thursday! I've finished the videos about my Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8900 QCP sewing machine and am now switching from machine stitching to hand stitching, specifically hand embroidery. While I love working with my machines - and I have lots of machines - I also enjoy sitting down with a hand stitchery project. I find it relaxing and easy to do.

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While there are many hand embroidery patterns available, I like to create my own. In this video, I discuss where I find my inspiration for my hand embroidery designs. You can watch the video on my Youtube channel or below.

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Telecast Thursday - Janome Sewing Machine Operation

It's Telecast Thursday! This week is the conclusion of my videos on my Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8900 QCP sewing machine, at least for now. Maybe I'll have more videos once I have spent some more time with it and discovered more of its awesome abilities.

If you haven't already subscribed to my Youtube channel, be sure to do so to receive automatic notifications when new videos are posted. In addition to these videos on my latest sewing machine, there are many videos on quilting tutorials and tips.

This week I'm exploring the operation of my Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8900 QCP sewing machine and show you some of the helpful features on this machine. You can watch the video on my Youtube channel or below.

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Telecast Thursday: Janome Sewing Machine Features

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It's Telecast Thursday, the best day of the week! I hope you're ready for a new video, where I'll be giving you more information about my Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8900 QCP sewing machine.

If you haven't already subscribed to my Youtube channel, be sure to do so to receive automatic notifications when new videos are posted. There are tutorials and tips and you have the opportunity to see what I'm currently working on - or buying.

This week I'm exploring the features of my Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8900 QCP sewing machine and discuss the ones that I find especially helpful. You can watch the video on my Youtube channel or below.

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Telecast Thursday: Janome Sewing Machine

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It's Telecast Thursday, the best day of the week! This week's video is about the attraction of the Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8900 QCP sewing machine and my inability to resist it. Yes, the Janome is the latest addition to my sewing machine stable and I'm really enjoying it.

If you haven't already subscribed to my Youtube channel, be sure to do so to receive automatic notifications when new videos are posted. There are many videos on quilting tips and tutorials and you also have the opportunity to see my latest bright shiny object (what's caught my eye that week).

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Thursday Video News

Hi everyone:

It's Thursday! Yes, most of the work week is behind us and there is Friday to look forward to. To celebrate Thursday, which seems to be overlooked by many, I'm starting Telecast Thursdays. Each week, I'll be posting a new video on my Youtube channel and every week these new videos will be posted on... you guessed it, Thursday!

If you haven't already subscribed to my Youtube channel, be sure to do so - you'll receive automatic notifications when new videos are posted. I have a whole library of quilting videos, from tutorials to quick tips to whatever I'm working on this week and they're all just waiting for you to view them.

This week, I'm talking about harvesting fabric from old clothing, specifically from men's ties. This is a great source of silk fabric and you'd be surprised by the amount that you can harvest just from one tie! You can view the video below or on my Youtube channel.

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