aleksich Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hi, I just bought my first Utilmate 1 used machine. Can't wait to start quilting!!!! I have been renting a Gamill for the last 6 years. Anyone out there use rulers and can tell me a good place to buy them? The machine has been in storage for the last 5 years, living with mice all over it. A little rust on the frame, but when I tried the machine she started up just fine. Sewed wonderful after I got the tension fixed, a little stiff to move. Is there anything I should be looking for as far as mice are concerned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I would open her up if you can and make sure there are no nests or little things the mice may have stored inside....we just had a class on our APQS machines at MQX and they did find a bunch of jellybeans that mice had stored inside a machine once - who knew? As far a rulers go - my favorites are Deloas, try this website: http://www.deloasquiltshop.com/ I like her boomerangs for curves and my other fav is the itty bitty at http://store.offtheedgequilting.com/ittybitty.html Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I'd make sure she had new greese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Definitely open her up and make sure she is clean and I'd probably address that "rust" thing then go have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Welcome and congrats on getting your machine set up! Advice on mice? I guess look everywhere, blow everythig out with an air compressor, and watch for baby mice? As for rulers--Pat Noonan in Salem is an independent associate for Quilter's Rule and anything you like on their website can be looked at and demo-ed. She is active on the chat and such a smart and sweet woman! And for the best welcome--Moxies!! You must come to a meeting when you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Schmutz Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Welcome!! Mice love to eat wire coverings, check all your wireing for bite marks or missing covering so nothing shorts out. Congratulations on having your own machine!! Look forward to meeting you at Moxies when I can make it! Shar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmilner Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Welcome to the forum;) I was recently considering purchasing an 11 year old Ultimate 1 that was well cared for. I phoned Mark at APQS to ask his advice. My understanding is that you can send your machine in to APQS to be serviced for a very reasonable amount. They will check it over, clean it and replace worn out parts such as bearings and bushings. Since your machine was unused for a very long time, my guess is that you have some dried out bearings. You may also have faulty wiring due to the mice and that may cause a short or fire. Just a thought, if your bearings in your wheels have to be replaced, you may want to consider the M & M's for a smoother ride. Give APQS a call; these machines are built to last forever! Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted July 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Thank you everyone for all of the good advice. I will check her out really well before any quilting. I had been thinking about upgrading to the M&M's for smoother ride after reading lots of comments. I can't wait to get quilting. My husband is adding on to my sewing room so I will have a room just for the machine and he wants to add a cutting counter as well. I think he is excited as I am. I would love to attend a Moxie meeting sometime. I will be reading and asking questions, so look for me out there. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Congratulations on your machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Hey Lynn! Welcome! I got an e-mail from Steve last night that you had purchased the machine, and I'm so happy for you. I'm sure that you are going to love it. I just know that you are going to give Steve's mom's machine a good and loving home. Feel free to drop me a line or give me a call if I can help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharni Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Hi Lynn, I am new to the forum too. Don't be hesitant about asking any questions. Everyone here is so helpful. Glad that you have contact with Beth too. I have learned a lot from her. Hope to meet you sometime and to see your posts and pictures here. Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Welcome, welcome Lynn, Looking forward to meeting you sometime. Perhaps at a Moxie meeting or MQX-West. We will be planning a getogether probably on Thursday night. Plans to follow. Have fun with your new toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Welcome Lynn. We will be sure and post the next Moxie meeting. If Beth isn't available and you have a question, you can always give me a call too. You are going to have so much fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 thank you everyone for making me feel so welcomed. Beth I will be calling you soon. I spent the morning finishing 5 quilt tops for I would have something to quilt when I get the machine all set up and cleaned really well. See some of you soon. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 thank you everyone for making me feel so welcomed. Beth I will be calling you soon. I spent the morning finishing 5 quilt tops for I would have something to quilt when I get the machine all set up and cleaned really well. See some of you soon. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Welcome Lynn. I hope to meet you at one of the Moxie meetings in the future. This is a great place to come with questions and everyone here is so supportive. And if I can help you in any way re: rulers, I would be happy to do that. Have fun with your new machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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