maree Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 I finally got my Lenni last week. After some frustrations with delivery mix ups it is set up in its new home and I am PPP. My stipples are large and my pantos have flat curves but apart from that I am having fun. I am redoing over my pantos and can see an improvement already. I got thread tangled around the fly wheel just after I turned it on. and had to pull the side off to get it out. Then the batting I had was too high and I had to adjust the hopper foot. I was a bit intimidated, but thought I coudn't hurt anything major. It certainly takes some getting used to, moving the machine and not the material. Just have to work out what to call it. Maree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Congratulations!! Aren't you going to have fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Maree, didn't you get a flywheel cover with your machine..? I thought it was supposed to be standard in the purchase.. I'd sure give a call, and if it's not included any more.. They are worth buying to prevent troubles. Try marking patterns or designs on the muslin to sew or follow the outline of, it helps a whole lot.. I draw in a feather spine, then a line on either side to tell me thats all the further out I want the petals to go.. that helped me a lot too. I know you will have a blast once you get started.. just don't get impatient, remember to breathe, and keep a light hold of the handles.. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Hi Maree At last your well travelled machine (and Jenny's) have come home. Sounds like you have already learned quite a bit about your Lenni - I'm looking forward to seeing you next weekend. The thread cover doesn't come standard with Lenni but is definitely worth having. Looking forward to seeing your show and tell on Saturday. Sue in Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judysmith Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Hi Maree Congratulations! It sounds like you are really getting to know how everything works! I've been using Matilda's Own, Minijumbuk and Hobbs wadding. They are a good thickness for my Lenni. Have also just discovered Hollyburton - a farm enterprise in Victoria. They are producing some lovely waddings in wool, wool/cotton and wool/polyester. I don't think a flywheel cover is included with the Lenni (at least I didn't get one). Thanks for alerting us, I'll be careful around it! Rita's given some some good advice - especially about keeping a light hold of those handles. Happy quilting Regards, Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 I'm impressed! I've had my Lenni for a year and I haven't had to deal with the fly wheel or adjusting the hopping foot. You're already way ahead of me. Have a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 When I got Penny, the flywheel cover was included, free... sorry it isn't now.. I sure would order one for (use to be!) a very reasonable price... not sure now .. but its worth not having to deal with the mess of a thread inside. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 I have a Liberty, not a Lenni. The fly wheel cover was not included, so I purchased one from APQS and had it before I had delivery of the machine. I read too many stories of the thread getting tangled in the fly wheel, so I thought it was worth the money to just buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Maree I am so glad that you finally have your new Lenni and are joining in on all the fun instead of just reading about it. Hope all is going well and you are having a great time getting acquanted. I see you have been a member since May has it taken that long to get your Lenni, or were you a member before you actually decided to order. It must have seemed forever. I know once I made up my mind and ordered I was so anxious and just couldn't think of anything else until She finally arrived. Still can't think of anything else. Gee didnt realize how much she has changed my life. I have been playing with my new Topper this weekend. practicing my crosshatching and getting used to how it works before I actually try it on a real quilt. Have a great time with your Lenni and jump right in and start playing. Congratulations. Jeanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Maree looks like you are well on your way! Congratulations! good to see that you didn't let those things intimidate you. Keep up the ppp'ing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie E Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 A query to Judy in N.S.W., Australia regarding the Hollyburton wadding mentioned in this section. Hi Judy - is there a website for this wadding and if not where can I have a look/purchase from? thanks lots in anticipation - Marie E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judysmith Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Sorry I can't remember how to post a link, but the address for Hollyburton is hollyburton.com.au. Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maree Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hi Judy, which wadding do you use from Hollyburton. It is only 2m wide and the wool/polyester is thicker than usual.Thanks Maree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberta Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Congratulations Maree, I am so happy you got your Lenni Yay! You know I purchased a fly wheel cover and put it on and wondered if served a purpose. Now I know and am glad I have it. I too had to adjust my hopping foot on my first project because my batting was so thick. I was scared but now I know it is so easy, it gave me confidence. I hope you have lots of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judysmith Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Maree, I haven't used the Hollyburton yet as I have to use up approx 30metres of various mixtures I've collected over the last 5 years. So far I've only seen the samples which were comparable with the Matilda's I have (various rolls of wool and wool/poly, wool/cotton mixtures). Which wool/polyester were you using before the Hollyburton? Regards, Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judysmith Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Maree Went down to my girlfriend's today to see the rolls of Hollyburton that have arrived. Both the poly cotton and poly wool were very soft and fluffy. I see what you mean about being thicker! The Matildas is very compact, whereas the Hollyburton is fluffy and seems to have a higher loft. I might just be contacting you in the future for instructions on raising the hopping foot! Happy quilting, Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Sew Simple Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Maree, you made a wise choice with your Lenni purchase and you are now going to have just the best ole time with her. Congrats and post pictures when you are ready!!!:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie E Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Hello to all, I've purchased a roll of the above wadding after receiving a sample..................has anyone had any issues with this wadding - it is 100% cotton. The stabliser backing appears not to be fully fused to the wadding and when I stitched it to my backing fabric, whilst remaining sealed together at the edge, the actual wadding stretched and by the time I got towards the end of the row it had created a folds. This made me have a good look and it seems stretched and not attached to the wadding in some places..............mmm hard to describe. I haven't used a wadding with a stabliser attached to the backing before but was thrilled to find something created locally and so after looking at the samples decided to purchase a roll to share with my quilting group which I doubt I can do now - I've tried warm iron to the wadding thinking it may help to attach it, but it didn't work - wondered if I should be removing the stabliser but then it would really, really stretch big time! Thanks lots in anticipation, I'm sure I must be doing something wrong, it is a lovely clean soft wadding. By the way the service from Hollyburton was GREAT! I have contacted them, but Colita is away at the moment and her husband said he will call me..............anyway was just after some knowledge from anyone who has used it in te past.......thanks lots - Marie E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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