Chasing the foot control

I got tired of chasing my foot control around the rug while sewing. I have tried mouse mads and other things to no avail. I had some rubber under carpet stuff that we use under some oriental carpets to keep them from slipping. It is thin and rubbery and works well for the carpets so I thought it might be useful. I cut an appropriately sized piece and used some 3M super 77spray adhesive on it and then placed it on the bottom of the foot control. Bingo, no more slipping and sliding and playing footsie with the control. I sewed all day and that control never moved an inch. It in no way affects the operation of the control as it is attached to the outside bottom and does nothing but provide resistance. I had used the machines on bare floors for years and never had any problems until I carpeted the sewing room to try to make it warmer. I applied the same stuff to all the foot controls and now have slip free sewing on all the machines. I hope this will be of use to anybody who has that same trouble as I did. You might be able to duplicate the same effect with rubber shelf liner, but what I used should be available from any carpet store that sells area rugs.

John Taylor

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fixedgearhead
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John, I saw the pictures of your sewing room and found it just so barren. There are so many things you need in it to make it truly useful and comfortable. My own sewing room is organized and I can lay my hands on any of thousands of required gear instantly but your setup is mighty impersonal and cold. First, we need to move the SM over in front of the window so you can rest your eyes and soul on whatever's going on outside from time to time. Secondly, you will want something you cherish hanging on the wall. Mine sports an 18-point buck decorated in purple, green and gold tinsel, a red feather boa and a Cleopatra beaded wig. Mardi Gras time here, you know. I don't see: a design wall with something you're working on or may never touch, chocolate, Baby Wipes, pizza boxes with blocks in progress (unused, preferably), catnip toys, Udder Cream or the power company bill that needs paying. With a few more tasteful accessories, I'll bet we could really help you out. Polly

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Polly Esther

Howdy!

Now, John, we're busy quilters and don't have the time to run to the carpet store, so please set up a tour schedule and bring your can of spray adhesive to your new fans. Some of us will feed you in gratitude. (Others will try to coerce you into cabinet building but I reckon you know how to handle *that* type of person.) Thank you. ;-)

In case I'm not near the top of the tour list I'll pick up a can of the adhesive tomorrow; I pass 5 carpet stores on the way to City Hall (trying to fight zoning change to keep ugly, nasty, noisy gas well out of our 'hood, but this IS Texas... *snort*fume*cuss*).

Thanks for the tip, John!

Ragmop/Sandy --putting out the welcome mat just in case (welcome mat says HOWDY)

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Sandy Ellison

Don't forget scrap bins and bags in the floor, and a bile of different sized/shaped boxes to hold all the UFOs he will accummulate as a dedicated quilter.

lol

Everyone responds to a different environment. Mine is somewhere between John's pristine state (and with gorgeous furniture like that I might get inspired to be neater too lol) and your Bacchanalian riot. Bet that buck looks a sight! Now tell the truth - do you talk to "him"?

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CATS

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CATS

I only talk to Winston on Fridays when I climb a ladder to brush him. We don't want batting fuzzies on such a noble beastie. Polly

"CATS" wrote > Don't forget scrap bins and bags in the floor, and a bile of different sized/shaped boxes to hold all the UFOs he will accummulate as a dedicated quilter.> lol

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Polly Esther

Where might John's sewing room be? I want to take a peek too!

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Pauline

you crack me up Polly! (giggling to myself)

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Estelle Gallagher

Poor fellow . . . . . he must get lonely between Fridays!

A friend of mine once had a cat called Winston, a silver chinchilla and a truly noble beast. Winnie ate only couta fish fillets and he weighed 32lbs. When he rolled on his back he looked like a sheepskin rug. He lived to the ripe old age of 21 (?) and died peacefully in his sleep. He talked all the time, even to complete strangers. Made me think Winstons are conversationalists.

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CATS

I've been trigger happy with my "send" button all week. I found John's sewing room. I want to see what it looks like when he's in the middle of a project - VBG! The furniture & the quilt are beautiful. DH was interested in learning to make furniture, then he discovered a wood lathe & started making round things. He does beautiful work, but mostly decorative pieces. He makes something called a "segmented" bowl, which is sort of like making a quilt. He takes big pieces of wood, cuts them up into small pieces & then glues them all together to make bowls. I keep telling him, he'd be a natural if he tried quilting!

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Pauline

Well, I was reluctant to poke fun at a newcomer but John's sewing room needs a soft touch. What about a QI, artfully draped wherever Miss Kitty finds appropriate? Polly

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Polly Esther

zoning? what's that? we don't have zoning in Houston.

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elspeth

Howdy!

"Welcome to Texas."

Where m> zoning? what's that? we don't have zoning in Houston.

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Sandy Ellison

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fixedgearhead

If you do a google image search of sewing or quilting rooms and studios you find mostly clutter. You might be on to something that it is a mars venus thing. Also I think many quilters put their work space together with odds and ends of leftover furniture and storage pieces. It is pretty amazing to me that a quilter will spend thousands of dollars on a machine and then put it on a cheap pressboard table. It seems to be the norm. I am surprised at the lack of availability of good sewing room furniture but I guess we don't buy it. Everyone really does have their own style and you need to go with that. We should all be glad we have houses to sew in. To think of piecing in a wagon as it moved across the country taking you away from home and loved ones is pretty scary. Your space is wonderful. The furniture is wonderful and I love all the wood trim and the clean walls. Thanks for sharing! Taria

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Taria

John, I am sure we would be great friends if we lived close to each other but I would never allow you in my studio. Very few of my friends are allowed in my studio and none of them are as neat as you. I understand the relationship between the woodwork and quilting. I know I would be more productive if my studio were better organized but I just can't stop sewing long enough to achieve the goal. At least once a month I must stop for a day to clear off the cutting table and make sure there is a path to the laundry room. As for the path to my sewing machine, I figure if I have to step over a few boxes and piles that is just needed exercise.

Susan Price

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Susan Laity Price

No, no John - not a Mars and Venus thing! I prefer clear and everything in its place. I don't, by any means, always manage to keep it that way; but that's the way I am happiest! I also work everything out beforehand, and rarely change anything from the final drawing - except fabric choice sometimes. I buy fabric for projects, rather than impulse (except for a few that I truly love when I see them). So I don't have a huge stash, either. At the moment, my room needs a sort out - I'm dreading the day when everything has to come out of the cupboard - but I'll love it once everything is back in cupboards and drawers. My father was a wood-worker and used to draw his own plans. I come to P & Q from a background of mathematics, rather than art. I often think that makes a difference?

Mind you, I don't know how you can work with a TV in front of you. I can occasionally listen to the radio - when I'm doing something like finishing a binding. I know lots of folk round here have work to do while 'watching' TV, but I can't do that. So, Mostly it's silence or birdsong in the summer when the windows are open.

We're all different, luckily! You enjoy your next project; and we can enjoy seeing its pictures. . In message , fixedgearhead writes

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Patti

ROLF! Would love to see a picture of that 18 point buck. Thanks for the laugh.

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Ceridwen

You could share your room with me. I wouldn't bat an eye. It sounds like mine. Debra in VA See my quilts at

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Debra

I don't think your neat room is a guy thing. It's just the setting you need to be creative. I just need a little chaos to do the same thing. Debra in VA See my quilts at

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Debra

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