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Old 10-04-2010, 05:46 PM
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Some people turn their machine sideways and quilt from left to right or right to left.
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Old 10-04-2010, 05:48 PM
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OK, put me on the list of folks who didn't know this. I did once read that you should turn your machine sideways, wheel farthest from you, and quilt that way.
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Old 10-04-2010, 05:51 PM
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??? sew everything in reverse??? I would have to hold that lever down...so I don't think it would work for me
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Old 10-04-2010, 05:57 PM
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I finally figured the same thing out. I can see the pins behind the machine a lot easier than I can see the prior stitching. My mom is getting ready to machine quilt (meander) and I suggested this same thing to her. It feels odd at first, but is really much easier.
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Old 10-04-2010, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by carolaug
??? sew everything in reverse??? I would have to hold that lever down...so I don't think it would work for me
Carolaug - I think this will only work when you are FMQing, because the feed dogs are down and you 'freely' direct the flow of the fabric.

Thanks everyone for your comments!
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Old 10-04-2010, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ChubbyBunny
Some people turn their machine sideways and quilt from left to right or right to left.
This works well for me but I might try this new idea too.
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Old 10-04-2010, 06:09 PM
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Great tip. Now I have to watch how I FMQ. I never paid attention...
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Old 10-04-2010, 06:10 PM
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I had to look up FMQ...free motion quilting - LOL yup still so new...thank goodness for this site...I am learning so much!
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??? sew everything in reverse??? I would have to hold that lever down...so I don't think it would work for me
Carolaug - I think this will only work when you are FMQing, because the feed dogs are down and you 'freely' direct the flow of the fabric.

Thanks everyone for your comments!
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Old 10-04-2010, 06:38 PM
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Great idea...i never thought to do it that way...thank you!
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Old 10-04-2010, 06:56 PM
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Great tip! I'm anxious to try it; one of the hardest things about FMQing for me was not being able to see where I'd already been. Thanks for the tip!
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