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Re: Doulbe blanket stitch on vintage models? 11 Mar 2012 17:24 #77500

pam7040 OFFLINE Posts: 1014 Thank you received: 5	Thank you Lorchen, Bella sounds good to me
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Re: Doulbe blanket stitch on vintage models? 11 Mar 2012 16:38 #77489

Lorchen OFFLINE Posts: 2639 Thank you received: 50	How about "Nutty", a bit of hommage to Frank's business, Pam. And if you want to go with the initial thing, you could consider "Bella" which means beautiful, and would be very appropriate to your lovely machine.
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Re: Doulbe blanket stitch on vintage models? 11 Mar 2012 13:08 #77472

quilting00 OFFLINE Posts: 596 Thank you received: 89	Pam, My 1998 1630 Bernina is "Bernie", my 1999 Pfaff Serger is "Speedy" and my 1947 featherweight is "Inky." I'm not too original and I know that "Bernie" is getting tired!
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Re: Doulbe blanket stitch on vintage models? 11 Mar 2012 09:26 #77455

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pam7040 wrote:

Roseanne, I must admit that I haven't really thought about a name for my new friend yet.

I know that a lot of people give them female names but the first names that come to mind were either Frank, as he is the dealer I bought it from or Ricky2 as he is the one who inspired me to need the double blanket stitch. Any other suggestions would be more than welcome

Pam,
I own three machines and two are boy machines. They have to tell you what they are after you get them home.

One of mine is Wilcox (the serger), one is Gibbs (the Bernina 830) and my nice old Bernina 1230 is Betsy. I also have an antique White that is Eli come to think of it. Hmmmm.

"Neglect not the gift that is within you..." -1 Timothy 4:14

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Re: Doulbe blanket stitch on vintage models? 11 Mar 2012 08:52 #77452

pam7040 OFFLINE Posts: 1014 Thank you received: 5	Roseanne, I must admit that I haven't really thought about a name for my new friend yet. I know that a lot of people give them female names but the first names that come to mind were either Frank, as he is the dealer I bought it from or Ricky2 as he is the one who inspired me to need the double blanket stitch. Any other suggestions would be more than welcome
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Re: Doulbe blanket stitch on vintage models? 10 Mar 2012 16:48 #77421

romira OFFLINE Posts: 269	Just noticed this thread & started reading since it was on the list of new posts. What interesting information & with a wonderful happy ending! What will you name your new "friend?" Congratulations, Pam, & best wishes for a merry birthday.
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Re: Doulbe blanket stitch on vintage models? 10 Mar 2012 16:34 #77418

pam7040 OFFLINE Posts: 1014 Thank you received: 5	Thank you all so much. I haven't had a chance to do much on my 153QE, but I have sooo enjoyed what I have done
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Re: Doulbe blanket stitch on vintage models? 10 Mar 2012 14:21 #77410

quilting00 OFFLINE Posts: 596 Thank you received: 89	Pam, Congratulations on your new to you machine. I'm glad you have bonded early and love the stitches that your new machine can produce.
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Re: Doulbe blanket stitch on vintage models? 18 Feb 2012 17:59 #76396

seattlebarbara2003 OFFLINE Posts: 65 Thank you received: 8	Congratulations Pam! I recently treated myself to a preloved Bernina Virtuosa 153 QE Alex Anderson version for my 60th birthday which is this year. I stopped at the Bernina store down the street to pick up some thread and came home with the machine! I have only done the regular blanket stitch so far. Makes a very pretty stitch. Have fun and Happy Birthday! Barbara
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Re: Doulbe blanket stitch on vintage models? 17 Feb 2012 21:36 #76358

Sewdreamy OFFLINE Posts: 2009 Thank you received: 160	Pam, I am so happy for you! Congrats and happy upcoming birthday.
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Re: Doulbe blanket stitch on vintage models? 17 Feb 2012 19:33 #76356

gran5 OFFLINE Posts: 217 Thank you received: 2	OK Pam - now I want to see pics of your Rhapsody quilt. I haven't even touched mine. Congrats on the new machine.
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Re: Doulbe blanket stitch on vintage models? 17 Feb 2012 18:25 #76353

clhdabb OFFLINE Posts: 688 Thank you received: 67	Pam~ First of all, Happy 60th Birthday I know I've joined this thread late, but wanted to let you know that I have been sewing on a Virtuosa 153QE for well over 10 years (my 50th birthday present from my husband) and I love it as much today as I did when he gave it to me. It's a real work horse of a machine. You did good!!!
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Re: Doulbe blanket stitch on vintage models? 16 Feb 2012 05:00 #76243

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pam7040 wrote:

I followed Lorchen's advice and started to look at UK Bernina dealers webistes with the intention of contacting them as I knew that used Bernina machines are like gold dust and it could take a long time to find what I wanted. I found a 'coming soon' post on http://www.franknutt.co.uk which has only just gone on. I contacted them immediately and am now the proud owner of a preloved Bernina Virtuosa 153QE.

It is a good 10 years old but it does the most AWESOME double blanket stitch for my applique and I LOVE it! I am doing the happy dance today! DH bought this for me for my 60th birthday next January, but I am allowed to have it now.

He is a keeper.

Pam, Happy Birthday! What a special treat to have found a machine that has just what you wanted. Can't wait to see what you and your new buddy create. Have fun! Lois

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Re: Doulbe blanket stitch on vintage models? 16 Feb 2012 02:34 #76242

Zarah OFFLINE Posts: 1526 Thank you received: 30	Congrats, Pam. There is nothing like a machine, that does what you ask it for. Oh - maybe a DH like yours is a bit better better
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