ffq-lar Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 The boxes are sitting in the studio, awaiting tomorrow for installation. I will take some photos so any who are curious or waiting for theirs to arrive can see what to expect. I must furiously finish a small top tomorrow so we can get going!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Yay!:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonbon Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I wanna see and hear allllllllllllll about it! I trust your opinions and ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 So glad you finally got your shipment!! Looking forward to pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 You are going to LOVE it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I still haven't heard when mine is coming yet WAITING WAITING WAITING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 WAY COOL! Yes we want a full nut and bolt description. I'm glad that it arrived! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Oh cool! Can't wait to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalnewman Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Lucky girl!!!!! Mine is still in transit. If I get impatient enough I might just drive down to Spokane myself and pick it up!! Please do let us all know how it goes together and any tips would be greatly appreciated. Barb is planning on comming on Monday after her show in Montana to help install it as long as it is here by then. Lisa:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted September 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Here is the timeline for the installation of the Bliss-- I left for Guild at 6 pm. Adam (DS) arrived at 7 pm. He and Den hunted up tools until 7:15. Dis-assembled the table and took off the machine head. Installed the rails (easy) and replaced the tubes. Took the old wheels off and installed the new M&Ms onto the machine head (easy). Installed the "bearing" wheels on the new carriage (easy). Placed the new carriage on the new rails. Placed the machine head on the new carriage. Replaced the rollers. It was now 8 pm. Less than one hour! Positioned the new top. Realized that the machine cord was putting drag on the machine and moving it to the back by itself. Zip-tied the cords. Had to level the table since the head was migrating to the left. It's now 8:15. Spent the last 15 minutes hunting down the tools and laughing as they pushed the machine from one end to the other with one nudge. Turned off the lights at 8:30. I got home from Guild at 9 pm and can't describe how smooth it is to push around. I did a stitch sample and will load a real quilt tomorrow. I can post some pics of the procedures if anyone is interested. Den says the instructions were perfect, photos clear, and really, no way to mess up with so few pieces to deal with. I'll get back to you tomorrow on the stitching. Right now I am very happy. BTW, the new carriage is narrower and there is no hole for my R&S stylus (so no hole for a CL stylus as well) on the carriage. If you are big from-the-back pattern board users, something will need to be done for use with the Bliss. Ron Moorehead lives a few miles away and I will email him to come visit and look for a solution--which I assume will entail drilling a hole in the carriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalnewman Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Wow :cool: that gives me hope that mine will go together as well (only because I have complete faith in Barb, not because I have any mechanical talent myself). Thanks Linda you have helped to relieve the fear factor for me:) I am glad you are up and running. Please do let us know how it goes quilting tomorrow. I am sure you will love it!!! Take care, and enjoy the quilted Bliss!! Lisa:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 BTW, the new carriage is narrower and there is no hole for my R&S stylus (so no hole for a CL stylus as well) on the carriage. If you are big from-the-back pattern board users, something will need to be done for use with the Bliss. Ron Moorehead lives a few miles away and I will email him to come visit and look for a solution--which I assume will entail drilling a hole in the carriage. Linda. I have a CL Stylus holder and it screws into where the laser post screws into the machine. It also has a mount to put the laser on. This omits the need for a drilled hole in the carriage. I would think you could get this mount and use with most stylus' ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted September 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Thanks Patty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonbon Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Sooooooooooo, this must mean you will be hosting the Moxies sometime soon so we can try it out!? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Come on up, y'all! I did some stitching on a real quilt yesterday. Yes, it is all that they say it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 I have the QZ Stylus and it also uses the hole where the lazer light holder is on the lower, left side of the Millie. The lazer light then attaches to a peg on the QZ stylus, so nothing lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Yup, it's the best. Glad your installation went as smooth as the bliss lets you quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 I would love to come to Washington again......hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Smith Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 I just got the Hartley Fence and needed to send that to Ms. Badger for an adjustment -- so it would fit w/the Bliss. But the Bliss itself, 'VERY NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingstitcher Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Marilyn Badger had a fast turn around time on my HF to adjust it for the Bliss system. Plus it was fun talking with Marilyn. She test drove the Bliss for a long time to make sure it was going to perform well. Thanks for the notes on the installation Linda. Can't wait to get mine up and running too. I heard that needle down is a valuable thing to use to keep the head from moving when you are pausing. Can't wait to see what you can now quilt on your upgraded machine. You're such a Pro Linda. Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted September 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Here is a photo of my first Bliss stitchings. And a new design I learned at Innovations from Kim Stostenberg--Filigree Feathers. This border is 4 inches wide--funny mottled black/gray fabric. The thread is So Fine. ( Vicki--you make me smile!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Exciting! Did it take you a little adjusting to find your rhythem with the new bliss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted September 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Originally posted by Ardelle Kerr Exciting! Did it take you a little adjusting to find your rhythem with the new bliss? I was surprised at the short time it took to feel comfortable. I told Den today that with the Bliss, I feel like I have complete control of the machine. I can quilt verrrry slowllly and make round circles, straight lines, ribbon candy, etc. My former quilting style was fairly fast, with good accuracy but more effort. Now I quilt at any speed with ease. No extra leverage is necessary to do diagonals. No more extra effort to hit the mark with CCs or block designs. I am on the third quilt with Bliss and I have longer between breaks, great stitch quality, the SR is happy, I'm all around satisfied. I am a BELIEVER!!!!:cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carreen Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Congratulations Linda!! Carreen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 It's great to hear such a detailed account of the upgrade procedure. Sounds like you are falling in love with quilting all over again. I felt the same way when I upgraded my wheels to the M&M's. I set up Bliss yesterday at The Creative Stitches show in Calgary, Alberta and was a firm 'believer' within a few short minutes of stitching. Bliss is going to live in my studio for an extended training session for a new client and close friend. I couldn't be happier that I am able to show her off. You should have seen the faces on everyone that tried it. :):) Thanks again for the great info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.