Afraid of new quilting setup -encouragement & advise needed here
#81
After reading all your posts, I don't feel quite as bad. My problem is Loading the quilt...I don't know what I'm doing and that's the first thing you do. I have no patience. So easy to take it to the other machine that I know what I'm doing. I will make it a priority to learn to quilt on it, others can, I know I can too.
#82
Super Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,184
I know this sounds weird. But I bought a small used midarm setup with a Little Gracie II frame 3 months ago and I am scared to death to use it! At first I could not wait to buy one. Then I helped my son set up the frame. And I have barely taken the time to learn all that is involved. I have made a few quilts but I just use my DSM for free motion.
Honestly, the truth is I am scared!
Has anyone else been like this? I feel so guilty for spending the $$ now it is just sitting there. I really need some encouragement or advice.
Honestly, the truth is I am scared!
Has anyone else been like this? I feel so guilty for spending the $$ now it is just sitting there. I really need some encouragement or advice.
#83
definatly use regular fabric before you laoad a quilt - I stated with muslin sandwiches when I first got my long arm great practice and easy to throw out if mistkes are made! (Or keep as learning tools)
#85
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Central MN
Posts: 257
I have read on several threads that we get these machines and frames and then we are afraid we will do something wrong when we get them. If only my hands would work as good as my brain I would have no problem with my frame. I think I know what to do but when I go to do it it does not turn out as good as I expected.
They tell me practise practise practise. I have had my frame for three years and just really started to use it the last six month but now I a snowbird so my frame is at home in Canada. I have all these LARGE quilts that need to be quilted. Of course they are way to big for my next generation frame.
Good luck.
They tell me practise practise practise. I have had my frame for three years and just really started to use it the last six month but now I a snowbird so my frame is at home in Canada. I have all these LARGE quilts that need to be quilted. Of course they are way to big for my next generation frame.
Good luck.
#86
Ashley Why did you not like it? I have a Janome 1600 on the little Gracie Frame I have had all kinds of problem but I am determined to use it after the money I have spent. I had tension problems , thread problems and when I tried to do a pantograph it made horrible stitches, I finally got two rows done and they don't look too bad. I'm waiting on my stitch regulator to get here and hope it helps with my stitch problems . I know now it will take lots of practice, and then MORE Practice.I use #50 superior Sure Fine thread as was recommended to me by one of the members here and it stopped my thred breakage. Don't give up!!!
#88
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 727
Hey there, what kind of frame do you have? I might be interested. I live in southwest Virginia.
#90
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Victoria, Australia
Posts: 260
I am sending you an understanding nod. An arm over your shoulder for comfort, an encouraging hug and a gentle push in the back. Get out a nice size piece of fabric and don't try and learn it all just have a play together, make friends, you know it wants to help you. You will grow to love it quick as a lick.
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