Mercedes Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'm wondering how cold it can be in Mille's room this winter without hurting her? I tend to keep my home on the cold side but can adjust depending upon what's appropriate for my machine. Thanks...Mercedes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Mercedes, As long as you "warm up" the machine before you start to quilt, you can keep it very cool (50-60 degrees). Push the machine off to the side, remove the top and bobbin thread, and turn on the machine in manual mode (set the motor at a medium-fast speed). Let the machine sit there "sewing the air" for 10-15 minutes to warm up the circuitry before you begin. You should be good to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I have my machine in the Mother in-law type of room above the detached garage. I keep the heater set at 50 when I'm not using that room. I have a Toyo stove in there and turn it up to 65-70 and it heats in a matter of 15-20 minutes. Never a problem with my machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Mercedes, My machine is in the basement and it isn't heated so it can get a little cold down there. I have a small Kerosene heater that I turn on when it is too cold. I would say it stays around 60 down there. It seems to run just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Great feedback and I will ensure I warm my machine up before using it. Thank you.....Mercedes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Wow, Dawn...that's a long time to warm up! Mine usually runs for about 5 minutes all the time before sewing; he'll be running longer from now on! Thanks for the info!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Dory, Five minutes may be plenty of time; the colder it is, the longer it will take to get things warmed up:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewcrazy4quilting Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I learn somethng new every day from this forum and all of the wise and wonderful "sages" that contribute to it. My machine is in the basement and it gets a little chilly in the Michigan winters. Good to know she needs a little warm up before use, just like me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Thanks for that info Dawn! My hubby wants to keep the heat down at night; so in the morning I'm cold out here. I did not know about letting the machine run for that long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusmaulk Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 How about heat and humidity? Do we need to worry about rust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Yes....humidity isn't good for a machine....rust can set in very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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