FMQ on Domestic machine ??????
#1
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FMQ on Domestic machine ??????
Hello Ladies,
I am needing your advice on how to FMQ on my 6600 .
I ask this b/c I have gotten spoiled. To using my friends long arm. Where you
stand and have handles. Now she is renting out time on her machine and I don't
have much free time on it like I used to.
My hardest time is using my hands to move the fabric and not using "handles".
FMQ with my hands hurts my neck /shoulders.
Is thee anyway to put handles on your project???? Lol.
Any thoughts or suggestions you have for me I will take to heart and try to
learn from.
Thank you
I am needing your advice on how to FMQ on my 6600 .
I ask this b/c I have gotten spoiled. To using my friends long arm. Where you
stand and have handles. Now she is renting out time on her machine and I don't
have much free time on it like I used to.
My hardest time is using my hands to move the fabric and not using "handles".
FMQ with my hands hurts my neck /shoulders.
Is thee anyway to put handles on your project???? Lol.
Any thoughts or suggestions you have for me I will take to heart and try to
learn from.
Thank you
#3
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Make sure you have an ergonomic setup. Your elbows should be at a right angle; so should your knees. Take frequent breaks, and I agree- if you find your ears to your shoulders, relax, take a deep breath, start again.
Make sure your quilt is supported well, that will make less weight you have to pull around. I keep an outfeed table (just a card table) behind my machine and also to the left side. Sometimes, I add my ironing board to extend the surface- the whole quilt should be supported, not hanging.
Make sure your quilt is supported well, that will make less weight you have to pull around. I keep an outfeed table (just a card table) behind my machine and also to the left side. Sometimes, I add my ironing board to extend the surface- the whole quilt should be supported, not hanging.
#4
Handles? I've seen these grip rings demo'ed and some people swear by them. I've never tried them though so can't offer an opinion:
http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/m...egory_Code=FMQ
http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/m...egory_Code=FMQ
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Before starting to sandwich or even joining the top divide into sections and then sandwich and quilt before joining each part. Gloves are useful also a slip piece of material below quilt. Try Leah Day quilt essentials.
#7
I have to have Machingers and the Super Slider. I have no problem moving the quilt. Set up is very important. You need a big L shape configuration preferably in a corner. I have two four ft tables I use for regular size quilts and use four of the four ft tables when doing a king size.
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I agree that Machingers gloves are a must! As for the neck and shoulder pain, try the "Yes, No, Maybe So" technique (it was on "Simply Quilts" years ago). Every 15 minutes or so, stop the machine; move your head up and down as though you were nodding "Yes"; then move your head side to side as though you were saying "No"; then "shrug" your shoulders as though you were indicating "Maybe So" (or "I Don't Know"). That really helps!
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I was at a quilt show, and bought The fabulous Fabric Glide. It comes in two different sizes. I tried it, and it might be easier to use. I posted the question if anyone used it, and got one reply that they weren't thrilled with it..
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