SusieQ(uilting) Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hello All, On Sept 20th I announced the future arrival of my new Millie - well she arrived safe and sound in Luxembourg (10 calendar days after being notified by the shipping team at APQS) last week. To be honest the size of the boxes was impressive but we were able to lug everything down into the basement without any trouble. Just had to wait until Sunday to put her together. Everything went ok, until we realised that the head had a wiggle on the carriage - after sleeping on the problem we (my DH and I) concluded that something was not tight! A relatively quick dismanteling of the 2 upper bars and removal of the head, then carriage revealed that the front and rear axles screws were not tight! Guess who tried to tighten those screws - yours truly!! A little lesson from my DH convinced me that tightening screws is a man's job - I'll stick to quilting!! Anyhoo, we are up and running - wow, it's great! My testing experience was limited to 2-3 minutes so everything was new, new, new! So far my PPP's have produced various results, meandering - not bad, this I can do; straight lines - that's why we have channel locks right?; little flowers - looking good; feathers - well we'll talk about that another time; letters (a's, b's, c's etc) my first grade teacher world be proud, various other try outs are not that bad, so I am feeling pretty good about everything. But I promise to PPP for quite awhile. So far no problems - but I know where to come to if needed. Just had to share. Sue from Luxembourg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hi Sue, welcome to the family and congratulations on getting your Millie settled in to your home. If you need anything, just shout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyl Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 For future note, not all of the screws on your long arm are not to be manly tight. It breaks things, but the carriage yes. We won't discuss how I know this. Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnewell Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Congratulations on your new machine! Most of all, have fun and don't get discouraged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Welcome and have lots of fun!!!!!!! Like Debbie said don't get discouraged! We followed that learning curve. Some of us take a little longer but it's fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 congratulations! Can't wait to see your quilting. In now time at all you'll be a pro at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Congratulations Sue. I am so excited for you to get started on your new machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieQ(uilting) Posted October 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Thanks everyone for your support - it's great to be in this family. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABurgan Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I too am a Newbie since March.. I appreciate and Welcome any and all tips I can get.. I was slow getting started due to tension issues.. but I think I have that figured out now .. I hope I hope. anyways.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyl Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 The best tip I can give you is play with it. If there is a long arm quilter near you have then show you something to try. A little bit at a time and you won't be overwhelmed. Try a panto, you will love them or hate them. Try a ruler, watch a video and just doodle. I have found in classes if I can draw it I can sew it. Kids doodle pads from the dollar store, dry erase board while watching tv. Find your own niche. Everyone has at least one thing they are a natural at and there is more than one way to do everything. It took me several feather classes from different teachers for the light bulb moment and I can say it is my way. Have fun. Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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