I owned many sewing machines in my life. Then in 2012 I got my first Pfaff and since then I have been a Pfaff person. For me it means quality and reliability. So when I had to say unexpected good bye to my Pfaff Quilt expression 4.2 I decided to upgrade to a new Pfaff 720. I have had it for 1,5 months now and we got to know each other really well. I am happy to have a machine that I can use for quilt making from start to finish. Here I would like to share what I love about my new Pfaff Quilt Ex

I can't wait to finish my spiral hooked piece. I love the movement in the hit or miss. And even though we are using neutrals, there is a lot of color in the piece. I often dream of what I will do with my hooking before it is even done. And I want this piece…

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I love hit or miss geometric rugs. Make one and it becomes an instant favorite. So I thought we could hook a little project together. And I chose something small and uncluttered and useful: a chair pad with a hit or miss spiral design. I have several vintage chair pads in my collection and I…

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