tweetee

Might be a dumb question, but, can this be done on a queen or king size quilt on your home machine? I have never tried FMQ I have always done in the ditch. Does the size of the quilt make it very difficult to move around?

TIA

renee765

I don't know about queen or king size, but I am FMQing a twin size for the first time, and it's a whole lot easier than when I did a SITD on a twin size! Course, I'm meandering, which helps because I'm not forced to sew in a specific direction like doing a SITD, so it's easier to puddle the quit and work on the area I want. Wish I had had the courage to try this a long time ago!

annette1952

Yes it can be done & yes it is more difficult on a bigger quilt. I think if you searched for FMQ on a home machine that something would come up explaining on how to fold or roll your quilt. Good luck & Happy Quilting

jackkip

Yes, it can be done. I have done KS on a bernina 630. You have to be quite creative on the folding and rolling of what is between the needle and machine. But you can do it.

JJean

One thing--the rolled up quilt has to fit under the arm of the machine. Sewing machines have different clearance. Mine is on the small side.

dsb38327

I wouldn't want to try on a large quilt. Of course I don't qualify to answer your question because I do not know how to free motion quilt. I have made many Queen and King size quilts and I can't imagine being able to scoot my needle hither and yon with all that yardage to deal with. Good luck and if you do it please let us know how it worked best for you. /Regards, Dorothy

tweetee

Thanks all for your prompt answers. Ive been thinking of trying it for a while, but I might start out on a wall hanging or something.

Ill let you nkow how I go when I get around to it :-)

dsb38327

tweetee, check this new post. Looks like your answer is here.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-50653-1.htm
Regards and best of luck/Dorothy

Deb watkins

I have done this, but instead of doing the entire quilt at once, I have divided it up into long strip sections, if the pattern allows. I then do a longer version of quilt as you go, making sure the batting meets dead center, and the backing is at least one inch larger than the top. I sew the backing pieces right sides together, and then fold them down and top stitch them to the appropriate top portion. This is fun for kids quilts as you can also vary the backing fabric.

littlehud

It would be a challenge but it can be done. I would start with something smaller to get the feel of it. Oh, and get some quilting gloves. They help a lot.