Thread: I'm new with embroidery quilting, would like advice before I start on my quilt top.

I did make one, but I had it together when I quilted it

Originally Posted by labug

I did make one, but I had it together when I quilted it

Were you happy with the results? I've been checking different sites trying to find instructions on this but so far ...nothing.

Thanks to those of you responding. It's appreciated.

I am quilting large butter flys on a baby quilt. I have my machine butted up to wall. I have a rod put up on wall with strips hanging down that I can attach quilt (with clamps) so it takes weight off machine. I have done all kinds of quilting on quilts. Wish I had pic's . works great.

Originally Posted by kate henry

I am quilting large butter flys on a baby quilt. I have my machine butted up to wall. I have a rod put up on wall with strips hanging down that I can attach quilt (with clamps) so it takes weight off machine. I have done all kinds of quilting on quilts. Wish I had pic's . works great.

I wish you had pictures too. This sounds wonderful. I would be interested in learning more.
I know I could do the blocks separate because I've used the embroidery application a lot. However, like I said before, I'd like to learn to do the whole quilt. I'm just going to keep surfing and checking on this until I find the help I need. I will most likely quilt this top on my machine like I've done before. I'll pursue this quest with another top..

Originally Posted by Rhonda Lee

I wish you had pictures too. This sounds wonderful. I would be interested in learning more.
I know I could do the blocks separate because I've used the embroidery application a lot. However, like I said before, I'd like to learn to do the whole quilt. I'm just going to keep surfing and checking on this until I find the help I need. I will most likely quilt this top on my machine like I've done before. I'll pursue this quest with another top..

This sounds like the method that is used on Leah Day's web site

Originally Posted by Rhonda Lee

I wish you had pictures too. This sounds wonderful. I would be interested in learning more.
I know I could do the blocks separate because I've used the embroidery application a lot. However, like I said before, I'd like to learn to do the whole quilt. I'm just going to keep surfing and checking on this until I find the help I need. I will most likely quilt this top on my machine like I've done before. I'll pursue this quest with another top..

Got Pics...any questions, just ask! Have a great sewing day all!

I am still taking classes for my sewing machine that has embroidery. I took the USB stick and the blocks to my dealer to have her help me get started on a quilt that I bought specifically for embroidering. She told me I had to have the quilt put together more. Not the whole thing put together, but bigger sections put together. Like 3'x3'.

When I bought this kit, it was made for my machine and it's embroidery. It came with a CD with specific embroidery stitches for the quilt. So, I set it aside for now, but will pick it back up and join sections so I can go back and have her with me while I embroider them. I took one class on embroidery and that was a year ago and I didn't practice, so I don't remember a thing I learned. I should have come straight home and practiced a lot. This next time I will.

Kate,
There is a computer and camera free learning workshop classes at HP.com. You take it at your own pace and learn so much. I took the professional photography class there and what a difference it makes. It isn't hard, it is just a matter of taking the time to learn.

ps) You do not have to own a hp in order to attend classes there.

Here is the link to the site.

https://h30440.www3.hp.com/learningcenter/Default.aspx

Oh my gosh, I'll get my husband to take a look at this! Thanks for the picture.

The hoops at the top are shower curtain rings. Made strips that are hanging down. The clamps are from homedepot or lowes. They are nice and strong. It works great for me, and at one time I had my machine in front of a window so used the drapes with the clamps, that also worked great. Also go to embroidery Libriary. They have a lot of light quilt blocks. I always use the double run patterns holds better and looks better. Have a great time with your machine.