Originally Posted by
dunster
Before I got a longarm I used the John Flynn frame (the only time I ever used it!) to baste a large quilt with water soluble thread. Then I was able to quilt it on my DSM. There was no worry about stitching over the basting threads, and no need to remove them as I quilted. I still use water soluble thread on the longarm when I want to baste a quilt to stabilize it.
Great idea, Dunster! I have a Flynn, and on the whole like it, but find it frustrating becuase of the small throat of my DSM. This is a perfect answer. I found that with the walking foot, it will self feed the quilt, with very little intervention from me. So, if I add the water soluble thread - I can go on to other projects while my quilt bastes itself!