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Old 11-09-2010, 09:51 PM
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has anyone ever used a spring needle for quilting? does it work OK? any advantage over fmq presser foot?
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Old 11-09-2010, 09:55 PM
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I have one but i haven't used it in years.I might have to see if i can find it and give it a try.
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Old 11-09-2010, 10:07 PM
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I have two feet for FMQ, one has a spring and one doesn't. I prefer the one with the spring :D:D:D
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Great question. I have both but I've never used the one with the spring. Can you tell us what is the advantage or difference??
(This from the Non-FMQer!! I'll try anything that might help-thanks)
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Old 11-10-2010, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Fancy Nancy
has anyone ever used a spring needle for quilting? does it work OK? any advantage over fmq presser foot?
I have one but don't like FMQ on a sewing machine so never used it...
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Old 11-10-2010, 07:05 AM
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I have one---came with my new machine--but have NO idea how to use it!!!
Will watch this thread with interest!!!
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Old 11-10-2010, 09:58 AM
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Got one or two Guess one of those things thought would use but haven't.. also am to new to this site to understand all the initials whats FMQ?
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Old 11-10-2010, 10:37 AM
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fmq free motion quilting.
I have seen only the spring darning feet. well at least for my machine. i never knew they came without a spring. hehe.
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Learn something new every time I'm here FMQ makes sense now:)
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