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Comment on The A Plus A Line Skirt variation by clf

clf — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:26:45 +0000

really lovely skirt. original, beautiful and fine craftsmanship. i looked at every single entry and you definitely deserved to win. i cannot believe the winning entry. perhaps wen lan chose is because it would be cheap and easy to produce! (ugh)

i’ve browsed “the art of manipulating fabric” and found it incredibly intimidating. maybe someday i’ll be brave enough to try one or two of the techniques.

Comment on Tools of my Trade by CJ

CJ — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:57:51 +0000

Hi Mirela,
It would definitely be great to have some kind of easy electronic knitting machine!
I just joined a knitting web board in which members discuss the Ultimate Sweater Machine.
It seems each person has their own approach to it.
Thanks again for checking about the foam. (so much appreciated) and I will try your tips!

here is the link to the web board:

http://wb8.knittingtoday.com/wb/default.asp?action=10&boardid=2&fid=6

Comment on Tools of my Trade by Mirela

Mirela — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:34:01 +0000

Hello CJ,

I carefully looked at the needle bed for the Bond knitting machine, and the foam IS there, so do not remove it! But it is trimmed to the size of the needle bed, it can barely be seem and does not stick out at all when the two beds are put together, there should be a nicely flat match between the two when mounted, should be almost invisible…
Check out Youtube for the Lessons or the DVD, I like to start to create a closed edge, by wrapping the yarn around each latch needle, in an e shape but loosely if it is too tight then it might jam,…I’m not sure what else to suggest, check the yarn, go slow and make sure the tension on the knitting yarn is also loose. Good luck!

Comment on Tools of my Trade by Mirela

Mirela — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:16:06 +0000

did you see this one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4CRqNMN5rQ&feature=related

Comment on Tools of my Trade by Mirela

Mirela — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:06:52 +0000

Oh My! Here is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T9dwy5jTFA. The Bond is simpler and manual, I would really love one of those automated types….computerized, programmable, complicated

Comment on Tools of my Trade by CJ

CJ — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:39:29 +0000

Thank you Mirela!for taking the time to look. It is much appreciated. This is my first knitting machine and I have no experience knitting. You mentioned your mother had a wooden knitting machine…that is very interesting…I have seen on youtube a variety of knitting machines put into action..but not a wooden one!(someone even constructed a mechanical knitting machine out of a printer)
You are so fortunate to have grown up surrounded by creativity!

Comment on Tools of my Trade by Mirela

Mirela — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:55:06 +0000

Thank you CJ!

Waw that does seem like a lot of trouble with the machine. I have used only a single other knitting machine, a very very ancient one made out of wood that my mom has passed down form her grandmother. So the Ultimate Sweater machine is the only knitting machine i own. Yes, I did setup mine and didn’t have such a problem with the needles not moving, unless the yarn was too thick or with thinner and thicker portions. The needles should move freely easily back and forth…About the foam, I don’t recall any foam on the needle bed, but I will have a look tonight and let you know…

Comment on Tools of my Trade by cj

cj — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:37:37 +0000

Your work is very detailed and beautiful. Looks like you have mastered a variety of techniques! I saw you listed the Ultimate Sweater Machine as one of your tools. Have you worked with any other knitting machines?
I was wondering if perhaps you could provide some advice for working with Ultimate Sweater Machine.
Would you be able to answer a question about how you set it up? I just (as in the other day) purchased Bond Ultimate Sweater Machine and am having a hard time with it. I took my time and followed the directions very carefully, step by step, and completed all successfully, until I knit the first row…it only knit like four stitches and them seemed to jam up. Earlier-When I was putting the “bed plates” together (assembling the two needle plates) I noticed this thin strip of grey foam protruding from the inside out of the plastic plates near the needles where the two ends meet to attach (where you have to fit the tiny grooves into one another). I was trying to figure out whether this foam was extra cushion for manufacturing purposes or it served some other function as to hold the needles in place, (giving the needles a grip so they wouldn’t slide all over the place when moving into various positions). My first instinct when I saw the foam was that it was extra cushion from manufacturing and to tear it out but when i examined it closer it seemed that the small piece that I had thought it was -was really apart of a much longer strip spread inside the plastic beds over all the needles-So I did not remove it but left it intact but noticed the difficulty in moving the needles into place when preparing for a row. My question is- should that foam be removed or is it there for a reason to provide grip for the needles so they are not sliding all over the place when the carriage moves across the plates? Did you remove the foam? How did you set your machine up? Are their any tips you have for more fluid movement of the carriage in contact with the needles? Thanks so much!And wish you continued success with your projects!

Comment on La Mia Boutique by Alice

Alice — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:35:31 +0000

neat, glad I could help. From what I could deduce, if you can find someone in Italy to subscribe its 27.00 Euroes until Oct. 31.

Comment on La Mia Boutique by mirela

mirela — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:18:30 +0000

Thank you Alice! I will either try it or try to find someone in Italy to send it over here! My mom just told me she cannot find it in Romania anymore.