Bernina Fan Club Archives
2002
Wednesday, June 5
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 01:12:25 -0400
From: "Kathy H
Subject: Re: bernina lemon
The Artista list is "Marlene's" and she does read and answer questions on
the list. At this time many of the Educators are in Switzerland and terribly
busy. My employer and 3 other employee's are there working hard learning
about all of the "new toys" you all will be wanting this coming year.
Kathy H.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "BFC"
To: "BFC"
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 6:27 PM
Subject: RE: bernina lemon
> BJ,
>
> I know that the Bernina Educators that travel around the country DO
monitor
> these lists. (This one and the Artisa one). I just wonder why they don't
> pipe up and answer questions. It would be nice to hear from them once in
a
> while.
>
> Starr in MN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> All this Bernina lemon talk is really making me reconsider buying a new
> machine, but what I think should really happen here, is for Bernina to
> start reading this list!!
>
> BJ (Barbara) in almost Deep East Texas
>
>
>
>
>
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 04:43:59 -0400
From: "Carol E
Subject: what's everybody's favorite MUST-HAVE foot?
I couldn't live without my #37 1/4 inch foot, foot #10 the edge stitch foot,
and of course #1 foot. Over the years I've collected many Bernina presser
feet and they are just the best made.
Carol in the Redwoods
(^..^) purrrrr.............
http://home.earthlink.net/~redwoodenc
http://www.onelist.com/community/MavicaDigitalCamera
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BerninaSerger
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 04:46:23 -0400
From: "abflint"
Subject: Favorite foot
Hi,
A newbie lurker here.....but I'll come out to comment on my favorite feet.
As an heirloom sewer I like to use the buttonhole foot with the two grooves
to make and attach mini-piping for Peter Pan collars, sleeve cuffs, yokes,
etc. I usually do this on my 930 (#492) but it is also good on my 180
(forget the # and my 180 is having its annual checkup..prolonged by my
dealer's absence to Bernina Switzerland I think! ). The knee lift is
invaluable in this application!!
Ali in Ms
where it has finally "cooled" down to 80 degrees at past 1 a.m.
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 04:48:26 -0400
From: "Ellen R
Subject: Re: what's everybody's favorite MUST-HAVE foot?
does anybody know where one can see a picture of the number 10 foot? i'd
like to see what i'm missing- now i feel deprived!!!! i love my 1530!
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 08:01:50 -0400
From: "Maria"
Subject: Re: what's everybody's favorite MUST-HAVE foot?
> does anybody know where one can see a picture of the number 10 foot? i'd
> like to see what i'm missing- now i feel deprived!!!! i love my 1530!
You should be able to find a photo at Bernina's web site
http://www.berninausa.com .
Maria S
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BerninaThirtySomethings/
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 08:21:16 -0400
From: "Marcy L
Subject: Re: what's everybody's favorite MUST-HAVE foot?
I love the #37 foot (1/4"), #10 (edgestitch) and the new #15 embroidery
foot.
Marcy
in NY
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 09:20:31 -0400
From: "Sandy N
Subject: Favorite Feet
Ditto, on the 1530, I love mine. My favorite foot is the #37(1/4"), and then
the #20 (open toe embroidery). While checking my feet I see I have 2 #7's
(tailor tacking foot), my dealer was having a sale and I can't resist a
bargain so I now have 2. Anyone interested in the extra one email me
privately (it was 75% off). I too feel deprived, I'm not familiar with the
#15 foot, I guess I'll have to make the 2hr. trip to my favorite Bernina
dealer.
Happy sewing; Sandy in beautiful N.W.
Pa.
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 10:32:41 -0400
From: "sewbird"
Subject: Re: bernina lemon
I have a friend who had problems with a dealer not fixing his machine
correctly. This was a used machine he purchased from another party. When he
had it tuned, he thought they broke a wire to the computer board when
working on it. He called Bernina directly off the website, and got a call
from the local dealer the very next day. They assured him they would do
whatever it would take to make the machine function correctly, and put in a
brand new computer board. They even told him they would replace the 2nd
board if he wanted them too at no charge.
It sounds like Bernina is really tired of hearing about the poor customer
service at so many dealerships, and is really cracking down on the dealers
to provide excellent service. I was impressed. Call Bernina directly and
explain your problem.
Let us know how it works>
Deb in MN with way too many machines, but loving them all.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "BFC"
To:
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 12:47 PM
Subject: bernina lemon
> I have a 180E, purchased in October. During the first month, I learned
that
> the embroidery module didn't work. Then the auto buttonhole foot didn't
> work, had it repaired, still doesn't work. A month a ago the bobbin case
> froze and the dealer had my machine for two weeks. Two weeks have passed
and
> it happened again. Now I have to return to the dealer again which is a
one
> hour plus ride. Does Bernina have a lemon policy that will allow me to
> switch my machine for one that is hopefully not a lemon? If not, I am
going
> to trade it in for a Janome. Can you help?
>
>
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 11:13:17 -0400
From: "Lavon"
Subject: Re: Daily Bernina Digest
Goodmorning from beautiful Central Texas....
I was wondering if any of you have had experience with the 830. I now have
an artista 170 & 730... older bernina. I am considering upgrading the 730 &
wondered what kind of advice ya'll might have.
Thanks,
Lavon
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 11:36:11 -0400
From: Hardt
Subject: Re: what's everybody's favorite MUST-HAVE foot?
o.k., from all the posts it seems the top favorite foot is the #37, (1/4").
What is that foot used for?? Mary
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 11:57:06 -0400
From: Kwiltsit
Subject: Re: Daily Bernina Digest
Lavon, the 830's are great machines and more highly regarded. I believe you
would love the upgrade but the 2 are probably very similar. I believe you
would not regret the change if you can find a good one.
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 11:59:09 -0400
From: Kwiltsit
Subject: Re: what's everybody's favorite MUST-HAVE foot?
Mary, the #37 is the patch-work, or 1/4" foot. I have it and like it but i
don't like it better than #10 which is the edge-stitching foot! That one you
must get if you don't have it already. The open-toe foot is another favorite
and indeed it is nice also. I was hoping to learn about some new ones that I
didn't know i wanted! LOL!
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 12:35:43 -0400
From: Jo-Ann I
Subject: Re: what's everybody's favorite MUST-HAVE foot?
It is used for quilting. This foot makes a perfect 1/4" seam and has 1/4"
marks so you can stop 1/4" from the seam.
Jo-Ann
BFC wrote:
> o.k., from all the posts it seems the top favorite foot is the #37, (1/4").
> What is that foot used for?? Mary
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 12:37:55 -0400
From: kimberly s
Subject: Re: what's everybody's favorite MUST-HAVE foot?
On 6/5/02 8:25 AM, "BFC" wrote:
> o.k., from all the posts it seems the top favorite foot is the #37, (1/4").
> What is that foot used for?? Mary
>
>
#37 is the patchwork foot, favored by quilters. My favorites would be the
#10, which is just such a staple everyone should have one, my pintuck foot
(#31) which is just fun, and my cording foot #12C, which I do a lot of
piping with. I adore Bernina feet!
- -Kimberly
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 13:16:19 -0400
From: "Deborah"
Subject: RE: bernina lemon
How do I get on the Artista list? Thx. DS
- -----Original Message-----
From: BFC [mailto:bernina@pcnet1.pcnet.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 4:28 PM
To: BFC
Subject: RE: bernina lemon
BJ,
I know that the Bernina Educators that travel around the country DO monitor
these lists. (This one and the Artisa one). I just wonder why they don't
pipe up and answer questions. It would be nice to hear from them once in a
while.
Starr in MN
- -----Original Message-----
All this Bernina lemon talk is really making me reconsider buying a new
machine, but what I think should really happen here, is for Bernina to
start reading this list!!
BJ (Barbara) in almost Deep East Texas
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 13:38:27 -0400
From: "Hancey"
Subject: magnifying attachment? favorite foot
Ok, since we're on the subject of feet and attachments, I'm curious to know
if anyone has tried the magnifying attachment?
I've been trying the machine applique and it's been lots of fun, but the
stitch is so tiny and it's hard to see around the guard that covers the take
up arm to see the stitching (I have my machine in a table). If I get really
close I can put my nose on the guard and then see the needle where it enters
the fabric (it has to be right! next to the applique so it doesn't show) but
I get back pain and cross eyed!! I could also move my machine out of the
table I suppose, but then I have to put it back in the do quilting, it would
just be changing one back problem for another!
I'm wondering if the magnifying attachment would allow me to sit up
correctly and still see around that guard? (I have the 153QE). I've looked
on the Bernina site but can't seem to find any information on the
attachment. My dealer was out of them but has ordered one for me to try, so
I will see eventually, I just thought I'd get your opinions.
Thanks all! (OH, my most used foot is ,because I quilt, the quilting foot
#37, of course. I also like the walking foot and the open toed embroidery
foot (#20).
Hancey
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 14:53:31 -0400
From: "Barbara Lee G
Subject: Re: magnifying attachment? favorite foot
Hi Hancey.....
> correctly and still see around that guard? (I have the 153QE).
My good friend has this machine and has the magnifier and she says she
couldn't sew without it!
BJ (Barbara) in almost Deep East Texas
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 15:33:28 -0400
From: "Gerald & Marilyn V
Subject: Re: Favorite Feet
Do you use the tailor tacking foot for other things besides tacking? I have
never used mine, and I thought I was missing out on something. I love my
walking foot, and edge-stitch foot.-----Marilyn from Minnesota
- ----- Original Message -----
From: BFC
To: BFC
Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 8:14 AM
Subject: Favorite Feet
> Ditto, on the 1530, I love mine. My favorite foot is the #37(1/4"), and
then
> the #20 (open toe embroidery). While checking my feet I see I have 2 #7's
> (tailor tacking foot), my dealer was having a sale and I can't resist a
> bargain so I now have 2. Anyone interested in the extra one email me
> privately (it was 75% off). I too feel deprived, I'm not familiar with
the
> #15 foot, I guess I'll have to make the 2hr. trip to my favorite Bernina
> dealer.
> Happy sewing; Sandy in beautiful N.W.
> Pa.
>
>
>
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 16:23:33 -0400
From: "Kathy H
Subject: Re: Favorite Feet
You can make fringe with the #8 foot. I like the #14 foot for inserting slot
zippers and the # 37 for quilting, which I do daily. I also like the #29 for
stippling and the #18 for attaching buttons because I never sew buttons on
by hand. Actually I love all of my Bernina Feet they make sewing so easy and
accurate.
Kathy H
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "BFC"
To: "BFC"
Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 2:27 PM
Subject: Re: Favorite Feet
> Do you use the tailor tacking foot for other things besides tacking? I
have
> never used mine, and I thought I was missing out on something. I love my
> walking foot, and edge-stitch foot.-----Marilyn from Minnesota
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: BFC
> To: BFC
> Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 8:14 AM
> Subject: Favorite Feet
>
>
> > Ditto, on the 1530, I love mine. My favorite foot is the #37(1/4"), and
> then
> > the #20 (open toe embroidery). While checking my feet I see I have 2
#7's
> > (tailor tacking foot), my dealer was having a sale and I can't resist a
> > bargain so I now have 2. Anyone interested in the extra one email me
> > privately (it was 75% off). I too feel deprived, I'm not familiar with
> the
> > #15 foot, I guess I'll have to make the 2hr. trip to my favorite Bernina
> > dealer.
> > Happy sewing; Sandy in beautiful
N.W.
> > Pa.
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 16:27:45 -0400
From: "Kathy H
Subject: Re: bernina lemon
http://www.quiltropolis.net/maillists/maillists.asp
Kathy H
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "BFC"
To: "'BFC'"
Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 12:08 PM
Subject: RE: bernina lemon
> How do I get on the Artista list? Thx. DS
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BFC [mailto:bernina@pcnet1.pcnet.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 4:28 PM
> To: BFC
> Subject: RE: bernina lemon
>
>
> BJ,
>
> I know that the Bernina Educators that travel around the country DO
monitor
> these lists. (This one and the Artisa one). I just wonder why they don't
> pipe up and answer questions. It would be nice to hear from them once in
a
> while.
>
> Starr in MN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> All this Bernina lemon talk is really making me reconsider buying a new
> machine, but what I think should really happen here, is for Bernina to
> start reading this list!!
>
> BJ (Barbara) in almost Deep East Texas
>
>
>
>
>
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 17:15:10 -0400
From: Mary K
Subject: RE: Favorite Feet
>You can make fringe with the #8 foot.
Interesting! I still have vouchers for two free feet from time of purchase.
I have some tough choices to make. Keep the feedback coming. :)
Mary in Fort Myers
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 22:35:28 -0400
From: Connie G
Subject: feet
I keep breaking needles on the #37--I just can't get used to the idea of
having to stay in the middle!!! The number 10 looks like the blind hem
foot... almost exactly--in fact, sometimes I have to put my machine on
blind hem to see which number foot is the blind hem and which is the
other.
Connie in Columbus
What is the artista web site??
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 22:48:10 -0400
From: GillianSew
Subject: Re: Favorite Feet
I used the tailortacking foot to make the mane on a lion. It's a project in
Decorations.
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 22:52:37 -0400
From: "Nell C
Subject: Re: Favorite Feet
Guess I'll have to add to the list of feet. I never even knew that #8 foot
was so wonderful for sewing on buttons! And when I use the button stitch on
my 1630 it automatically stitches just far enough apart to hit the holes in
the button! I also keep my #37 foot on my machine all the time since I too
am a quilter.
Nell C
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 22:55:04 -0400
From: Lorna C
Subject: Re: magnifying attachment? favorite foot
I have the magnifying attachment and love it. It comes with 3
different magnifiers.
One thing you should be aware of -- If you have the new light the
installation of the bracket is not as pictured in the instructions - at
least mine wasn't. I was all set to return it, but the tech installed it
for me. I watched him and it is quite involved when you have the new light.
If you're thinking of buying it and have the new type light on your
artista -- I would insist on having the tech install it for me. (This is
coming from someone who builds her own computers and is not afraid of
working on mechanical things).
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 22:58:19 -0400
From: "Fran R
Subject: Re: Favorite Feet
Hi, Sandy in beautiful NW PA,
What all can you do with the tailor tacking foot? And what are you
asking for it?
I was unable to contact you privately...don't have your e-mail
address...sorry!
Fran in HOT NW Las Vegas, NV
- ----- Original Message -----
From: BFC
To: BFC
Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 12:27 PM
Subject: Re: Favorite Feet
> Do you use the tailor tacking foot for other things besides tacking?
I have
> never used mine, and I thought I was missing out on something. I
love my
> walking foot, and edge-stitch foot.-----Marilyn from Minnesota
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: BFC
> To: BFC
> Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 8:14 AM
> Subject: Favorite Feet
>
>
> > Ditto, on the 1530, I love mine. My favorite foot is the
#37(1/4"), and
> then
> > the #20 (open toe embroidery). While checking my feet I see I have
2 #7's
> > (tailor tacking foot), my dealer was having a sale and I can't
resist a
> > bargain so I now have 2. Anyone interested in the extra one email
me
> > privately (it was 75% off). I too feel deprived, I'm not familiar
with
> the
> > #15 foot, I guess I'll have to make the 2hr. trip to my favorite
Bernina
> > dealer.
> > Happy sewing; Sandy in
beautiful N.W.
> > Pa.
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Date: 5 Jun 2002 23:15:38 -0400
From: "sewbird"
Subject: Re: bernina lemon
Hi Marilyn,
I'm in Burnsville. I presently have a Bernina 1230, 1260, 180E, and just
traded my Brother PQ1500 for a Bernina 160. I also own a Janome 3000 and a
Brother ULT 2001.
Deb in Burnsville
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "BFC"
To: "BFC"
Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: bernina lemon
> What part of Minnesota are you from, and what machines do you
> have?-----Marilyn from MN
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: BFC
> To: BFC
> Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 9:23 AM
> Subject: Re: bernina lemon
>
>
> > Deb in MN with way too many machines, but loving them all.
>
>
>
>
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Date: 6 Jun 2002 01:10:02 -0400
From:
Subject: RE: bernina lemon
www.quiltropolis.com
check undermailing lists
- -----Original Message-----
How do I get on the Artista list? Thx. DS
- -----Original Message-----
I know that the Bernina Educators that travel around the country DO monitor
these lists. (This one and the Artisa one). I just wonder why they don't
pipe up and answer questions. It would be nice to hear from them once in a
while.
Starr in MN
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Date: 6 Jun 2002 01:12:09 -0400
From: Lydgranger
Subject: Re: Favorite Feet
Everyone seems to go for the 10 and the 37, which I admit are great feet. I
do more garment sewing and repair and I love the 18 - Button sew-on foot, as
I have hated to sew on buttons from the first time I had learned to sew
buttons by hand in my Brownie Scout
days in 2nd grade in Spring Valley, NY I know you can do other things with
this foot and hope to learn more about the Feeture as soon as school is out
in another week--launch air rockets tomorrow in 108 degrees--need to keep my
8th graders interested.
Lydgranger in hot hot Palm Springs
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Date: 6 Jun 2002 01:14:18 -0400
From: Lori P
Subject: Re: Favorite Feet
I'm confused!
I have an 830E Record, and none of my feet have these numbers on them! Was
there a time that the standard feet numbers changed??
Lori P
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