tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307622517630413687.post5476688126322181501..comments2024-03-28T12:41:47.248-06:00Comments on Val's Quilting Studio: Back to Basics ChecklistVal's Quilting Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09451000559295763123noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307622517630413687.post-72258332455747528542018-02-20T11:48:07.208-07:002018-02-20T11:48:07.208-07:00I have always taken my machines to my favorite sew...I have always taken my machines to my favorite sewing and vacuum store for maintenance on an annual basis. Because I have so many machines, I don't take them all at the same time but spread them out so something is being serviced about once per month. Unfortunately, the store is relocating to another state at the end of February. The good news is that the owner held a free class for his patrons last week that taught us how to clean and maintain our machines. I just track the heavy cleaning reminders by putting it on the calendar. I love your extra tips about the rotary cutter blade and seam ripper.Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13570549234550398690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307622517630413687.post-22988724134602619402018-02-18T12:28:44.587-07:002018-02-18T12:28:44.587-07:00I've learned to do maintenance when I rewind a...I've learned to do maintenance when I rewind all 6 of my bobbins. It's helped a lot. Thanks for sharing your checklist. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307622517630413687.post-82171973834646688772018-02-18T08:34:23.777-07:002018-02-18T08:34:23.777-07:00Thanks for the reminders. I needed this today! Thanks for the reminders. I needed this today! Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802717167713661424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307622517630413687.post-44922468811999909712018-02-18T07:55:15.905-07:002018-02-18T07:55:15.905-07:00I really need to change my rotary blade next time ...I really need to change my rotary blade next time I'm in the studio! And I only change needles when they break LOL I'm glad you'll have a four day sewing weekend 😍😁Adventurous Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09276453838538795301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307622517630413687.post-69363601775821396302018-02-18T03:24:04.480-07:002018-02-18T03:24:04.480-07:00Mmmm machine maintenance. Well its a bit sporadic ...Mmmm machine maintenance. Well its a bit sporadic but does get done. I always give my machine a thorough clean to get all the lint out before I start quilting as that way I know the whole process should go really well with no problems. After quilting I also clean the machine so it's ready for general use again. However in between quilting I tend to forget about it. I think my brain believes piecing blocks doesn't cause a build up of lint. As for changing the needle well I sit and look puzzled if the machine isn't sewing right and after trying everything else I usually go 'oh of course it needs a new needle.' Why do we leave the easy option to last when there's a problem?Lyndseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01984204149343024935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307622517630413687.post-25675276162081109872018-02-17T22:09:26.892-07:002018-02-17T22:09:26.892-07:00With my longarm, I will put a little oil in the bo...With my longarm, I will put a little oil in the bobbin race (only place I can oil on her, all the rest are sealed) every night, when I put her to bed, I'll remove the bobbin case and needle plate, clean everything out and give her a drop of oil. I replace the needle after a couple of large quilts...if I do intense quilting, I might change the needle after that quilt. I've had my longarm for 10 years and she's still going strong with no visits to the spa! My sewing machine...yeah, I break a needle and I'll replace it. After most projects I'll clean out the bobbin area, but I've had the DSM for 8 years and it has been to the spa once...guess I need to take it in again after I finish the project I'm using Cuddle fabric on...she'll need it! Rotary cutter...yeah, it has to be really bad to change that blade, but I do clean out the lint more frequently!! Thanks for the reminder to take better care of my DSM and rotary cutter!!Farm Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670652033638218941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307622517630413687.post-50911970207420471722018-02-17T16:02:40.042-07:002018-02-17T16:02:40.042-07:00I have two of those pipe cleaner brushes that I go...I have two of those pipe cleaner brushes that I got from a quilt shop, and I've worn them out!! Time to make myself some new ones :) The other thing that works great for cleaning lint is baby bottle brushes. The downside of that: when I bought mine on Amazon, they decided I must be expecting a baby and put me on all the new Mom lists!! I don't need diapers....yet.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307622517630413687.post-60796185938290070442018-02-17T07:37:13.637-07:002018-02-17T07:37:13.637-07:00Thank you for the maintenance reminder. :) I was ...Thank you for the maintenance reminder. :) I was given one of the lint cleaners and I love it! Simple but effective. Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247780468856514907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307622517630413687.post-12865257933619145042018-02-17T05:37:37.830-07:002018-02-17T05:37:37.830-07:00I have a sticky note on my calendar that says Long...I have a sticky note on my calendar that says Longarm. When I turn up the calendar to the new month, it is sitting there to remind me to oil the machine and grease the gears. I do that and move the sticky note to the next month to remind me again. I clean out the bobbin race after every pass as the lint builds up so fast there.Carole @ From My Carolina Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04297429399723723944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307622517630413687.post-63789589263464086382018-02-17T05:17:45.805-07:002018-02-17T05:17:45.805-07:00Love the pipe cleaner brush tip! Thanks for all t...Love the pipe cleaner brush tip! Thanks for all the reminders:)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08468608812169214999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307622517630413687.post-73856987517238386052018-02-16T23:48:38.944-07:002018-02-16T23:48:38.944-07:00I clean my home machine every 8 bobbins as well as...I clean my home machine every 8 bobbins as well as the needle. It's cleaned after every quilting. If it is a 'rough' quilting project, the needle gets changed, too. My home machines have an annual spa day so those hard to reach (or I don't want to tear my machine down that far) spots get cleaned and oiled properly. I haven't set up the longarm yet, but have the required cleaning, oiling, etc.. charted to I am sure to follow care. Vroomans' Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258050499246235109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307622517630413687.post-78203632730093006242018-02-16T23:00:54.744-07:002018-02-16T23:00:54.744-07:00Hi Val thankyou for the checklist ,i am naughty to...Hi Val thankyou for the checklist ,i am naughty too and dont maintain xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307622517630413687.post-13508489340945659082018-02-16T21:19:48.924-07:002018-02-16T21:19:48.924-07:00No, I fear I am as naughty as you re maintenance. ...No, I fear I am as naughty as you re maintenance. Great hints in this post, Val. Enjoy your four day weekend sewing.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782099930159071920noreply@blogger.com