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Sewing: More Brilliant Features!

The Husqvarna Viking 690Q has so many features – it would be easy to get overwhelmed. I’m happy to say that if you just want to sew – it’s easy. Just turn it on, add your 1/4″ piecing foot and sew. Leave all the fancy stuff for another day when…

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Brilliant Sewing Machine Features

Yesterday we had a good look at the physical features of the Husqvarna Viking Opal 690Q. To really appreciate the Opal 690Q, you have to turn it on and check out the brilliant sewing machine features INSIDE! Let’s take a closer look at the Functions Panel, the Exclusive Sewing Adviser,…

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Binding a Place-mat is like Binding a Quilt

Yesterday we secured the three layers together by quilting them and today is the day to finish the project. Binding a place-mat is like binding a quilt just on a smaller scale unless of course, you’re into mini quilts. I personally have never made a mini quilt but could be…

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Quilting With The Quilt Expression 4.2

Today is another rainy day, so a great day to stay in the studio and take a second test drive and do some quilting with the Quilt Expression 4.2. I am very excited about this after the very successful initial test drive for the Quilt Expression yesterday. We put the…

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