pumpkinpatchquilter Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Oh my gawsh!!! Finally!!! I am so happy I finally have something that resemble decent feathers!!! I would never use these on anything, I mean they are just goofing around practice feathers, but what I'm thrilled about is finally getting back to the spine!!! James if you're reading - it was car wax!!! Watched the dvd that came with our old machines and we can use car wax on our old aluminum frames. It made a world of difference!!! I'm going to make this a routine for each quilt...clean wheels and wax to clean the rails/track, not sure what it's called. Anyhow posting a picture of the peacock feather that I LOVE LOVE LOVE and the wompely feathers just to show the progress. If you've been following my posts...today marks TWO WEEKS since I brought my APQS Ultimate 1 home. I am SO SO SO SO SO happy!!! - Valerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Yay!!!!! Beautiful feathers!!!!! What brand/type of car wax did you use? I have a different frame (a powder-coated Nolting) but have been thinking about trying the wax idea. Any tips for applying it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Wow, your feathers are fantastic! I don't think you have much to worry about! And those are done without stitch regulation? I couldn't get anywhere near those nice of feathers so I eventually ended up getting the I/S stitch regulation added on mine. You are doing fantastic, and are well on your way to a successful long arm life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkinpatchquilter Posted February 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Thank you Bonnie! Oh my gawsh I was getting nervous. I might even apply a second coat after dinner and I give the kiddos baths...it cleans the oxidation of the rails too and I have a feeling that buildup was causing some major drag. It's kind of a pain and I'm hoping to get Bliss some day...but until then if I can keep getting better at feathers on the LA as it is then I can handle waxing as a part of my routine!!! I just used hard shell Turtle Wax. It's the same stuff I use to polish my old vintage black laquered machines. That's actually the ONLY reason I had it on hand too!!! We have Mom-mobiles so I don't spend a lot of time doting on my cars hahaha - that time is spent sewing!!! Now, the video said there was a certain ingredient to avoid...and I'm hoping the Turtle Wax doesn't have it, when I have time I'll go back and look. I'm kind of thinking since it's safe for my vintage machines it shouldn't hurt the aluminum frame. I would check with APQS before using it on your frame though - James who I mentioned up there I think has an aluminum frame like mine (or is it wooden?) but I have read other posts where Dawn says no longer to do that and I don't know if it's just not necessary or if it will cause damage. - Edited to add - sorry I'm a dummy Bonnie, I JUST read you have a Nolting lol* Check with Nolting first, I'd hate to give you advice that would hurt your frame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Wow, look at you!!!! Great feathering!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Your feathers look great!!! Your coming along and Fast!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 NICE JOB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandcembroidery Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Very nice. I'm having a hard enough time drawing them on paper. I bought the "Fowlproof Feathers" dvd's in hopes grasping the concept. I can do the right side but not the left. I think that side of my brain must be asleep. And yes it's the aluminum frame . I also read the "Do use it" and the "Don't use it" car wax topics. I just chose after releveling the table to use a generous amount of rubbing alcohol and a handful of Q-tips and cotton balls. It helped a lot. You're showing great progress. I need to go back and re-read your first post and see if it helps with me with mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharonarooni Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Go, Valerie! Looking good! Can't wait to see what you do next. Like you and James I am brand new to the LA. I find it inspiring to watch the progress of others in the same boat. I also waxed my rails after cleaning and found a big difference in the handle. I plan to do it regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Looks like you found your feather groove! Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkinpatchquilter Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Hey thanks guys!!!! I feathered all last night and past the Super Bowl lol*** I am so happy!!!!! So glad things are finally starting to gel. I really was thinking I'd never achieve my beloved feathers on that long arm!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Your feathers are looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Looking good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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