Thread: Meandering - It exhausts me!

I have an HQ16. Generally I do "quilting for dummies" - groovy boards - or use the rulers for making shapes. I have been practicing feathers and finally figured out what works for me. All of that is fun and gives me pleasure but I HATE meandering. It makes me tense and exhausts me. I looks like it should be relaxing and my DILs love to do it thought I frequently holler down the stairs, "Slow down!"

I made a Twister baby quilt from Dr. Seuss fabric for my first grandchild. My son says, "You are going to use the all over squiggly lines to quilt it, right? That will look so Dr. Seuss like." So, I am. The shower is tomorrow and I hated the thought so much I put it off until this morning. After less than an hour I had to take a break.

Does anyone else have this problem? I can go for a couple hours at a time using other methods but this one just wears me out. I am not tense. My shoulders and back don't ache.

Okay, back to the dungeon - basement with quilting machine.

Hope you all are having a great morning.

Mary

I love the look of stippling, but don't care to do it myself. I find it boring. I don't mind meandering with lines/loops/hearts/leaves, etc. It seems to go faster and I am usually just as happy with the results.

I test drove an HQ16 at a quilt show a couple of years ago...wish I had one!

Originally Posted by DogHouseMom

Its just one of those things ... some people love it, others hate it. I'm one that loves it - BUT I only like very small or micro stippling, large stippling drives me nuts.

I also test drove both the HQ16 and the Tiara (same machine - different badge) and LOVED it and want one!!

I test drove the Tiara and the HQ16 at a quilt show last week. I love them. I am in the process of negotiating (actually DH is negotiating) with our local Babylock dealer for the Tiara. I hope they come to an agreement! Keep your fingers crossed for me.

i love it but i agree on a dm it is very tiring especially on my back