1st "proper" FMQ
#51
it isn't that hard, just a wavy line with a cluster of circles now & then. I have almost finished the next quilt and that has been more of a challenge!
But I have tried for 4 yrs now, and my previous machine just wouldn't work with me - I love Janome!
But I have tried for 4 yrs now, and my previous machine just wouldn't work with me - I love Janome!
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[quote=Katrine]it isn't that hard, just a wavy line with a cluster of circles now & then. I have almost finished the next quilt and that has been more of a challenge!
But I have tried for 4 yrs now, and my previous machine just wouldn't work with me - I love Janome![/quote]
oh Katrine, you have a Janome?!!! i just got a new mc6600, which one do you have? (please, oh please)...your table runner and quilting are just beautiful, can it be done on my machine...(with tons of practice)?
pattie, you live near quilt police, well howdy neighbor!!! :wink:
But I have tried for 4 yrs now, and my previous machine just wouldn't work with me - I love Janome![/quote]
oh Katrine, you have a Janome?!!! i just got a new mc6600, which one do you have? (please, oh please)...your table runner and quilting are just beautiful, can it be done on my machine...(with tons of practice)?
pattie, you live near quilt police, well howdy neighbor!!! :wink:
#56
Sure do Quiltncrazy, it's an MC6600 and it is a wonderful machine. But also like Jackie says, lots & lots of practice. But I just could not do fmq on my 2 previous machines. For me the big difference has been the speed control which I set at halfway at the moment for free motion until I get a bit experience of it. And since I got some Machingers gloves I seem to handle it all better as well.
I am just binding a lap size I've quilted & will post it in coming days.
I am just binding a lap size I've quilted & will post it in coming days.
#57
Originally Posted by Katrine
Sure do Quiltncrazy, it's an MC6600 and it is a wonderful machine. But also like Jackie says, lots & lots of practice. But I just could not do fmq on my 2 previous machines. For me the big difference has been the speed control which I set at halfway at the moment for free motion until I get a bit experience of it. And since I got some Machingers gloves I seem to handle it all better as well.
I am just binding a lap size I've quilted & will post it in coming days.
I am just binding a lap size I've quilted & will post it in coming days.
I think you were smart of try a runner before a larger quilt. Now maybe I have the courage to start FMQ. I'm still a Quilt-in-the-Ditch or crosshatch quilter.
Earlier someone mentioned her work being too far away when she used the table extension. I like my work close also. It comes with the territory of being vertically challenged (SHORT STATURE). :lol:
#58
Gail, I had tried at least 3 different pairs of the gardening type gloves with dots on, and also those finger tip thingies you can buy - but I found the Machingers way & above the best - and your hands stay cool too.
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Gail:
I agree with Katrine, the Machingers are the best. I also agree they keep your hands the coolest. brought 2 pair so I always have one pair that is clean. I find color rubs off onto the gloves even when I wash the fabric.
Penny
I agree with Katrine, the Machingers are the best. I also agree they keep your hands the coolest. brought 2 pair so I always have one pair that is clean. I find color rubs off onto the gloves even when I wash the fabric.
Penny
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