I got a Janome 3160 for Christmas and have been getting used to it. I just got a darning foot but they were out of the walking foot. I am self taught and have been piecing and tying quilts for several years. I was so excited to start at least stippling with the darning foot but it is not easy and not even fun at this point! I know, practice. I have several quilts sandwiched and ready for quilting but I don't want to ruin them so guess I will wait until I feel comfortable with FMQ or following a pattern.
I suppose I need a good book too but I have a few questions for you experts:
Is it possible to go back and quilt a quilt that has been tied and bound?
What is the difference between a walking foot and a stitch in the ditch foot? Do I need both?
Do you use stencils or just wing it with FMQ designs in your head?