Free motion with white thread on white fabric I cant see!
#1
How in the world do you gals do it? I'm having a heck of a time. The thread blends in so well that I cant see to backtrack if needed. Maybe its the lighting or that Im using a domestic machine on a table. Is it easier with a longarm machine and frame? Being that I'm getting older and the old eyes arent as good as they used to be I thought maybe I should put on my glasses, that didn't help either.
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Wow! Good thinking! I am having trouble with a quilt on my LA now not being able to see the thread on the fabric. It never would have occurred to me to use less light! I will try that and see if it helps me too. Thanks for posting.
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
Wow! Good thinking! I am having trouble with a quilt on my LA now not being able to see the thread on the fabric. It never would have occurred to me to use less light! I will try that and see if it helps me too. Thanks for posting.
#9
I tape a small flash light on its' side to throw a shadow on the fabric. I hold it in place with low tack painters tape. It leaves no residue and is never on the quilt long enough to do any damage. This might work for you too. At least it is worth a try.
peace :D
peace :D
#10
Originally Posted by ube quilting
I tape a small flash light on its' side to throw a shadow on the fabric. I hold it in place with low tack painters tape. It leaves no residue and is never on the quilt long enough to do any damage. This might work for you too. At least it is worth a try.
peace :D
peace :D
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