Originally Posted by
Butterfli19
It's time I became less hesitant about this so I would like to hear how you learned how to machine quilt. I'm not attempting anything fancy yet, straight line and a few curves. I've done pretty well on small size projects but will be attempting my first machine quilted twin size and I don't want to mess it up too terribly, lol. My biggest fear is the back bunching up and I won't notice until it's too late.
How did you learn? Book? Video? Trial and Error? Needle down and go? I do have the walking foot and free motion foot.
For me it was a book & trial & error.
I would highly suggest if you have NOT sandwiched your quilt yet.....Heavily starch your backing first. It will really help to prevent pleats. I prefer to pin my quilts. Others use spray or glue. I usually start in the center & work outward. I also use "Machingers Quilting Gloves". They are a bit pricey tho. You could use gardners gloves that have the little rubber dots on them too. They do make it easier to hold your quilt while sewing.
Good luck & just have fun quilting
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