ANOTHER FMQ QUESTION
#1
I have been working hard to learn how to FMQ. You all solved my breaking needles problem so now I bring my latest dilemma.
I use Machingers which work great. My prob. now is getting my quilt to move more smoothly across my machine. There seems to be such a drag that it gives me fits. I don't care for the idea of the Slider since even Leah Day has difficulties with it.
What can I do to make my quilt glide more smoothly?
I use Machingers which work great. My prob. now is getting my quilt to move more smoothly across my machine. There seems to be such a drag that it gives me fits. I don't care for the idea of the Slider since even Leah Day has difficulties with it.
What can I do to make my quilt glide more smoothly?
#4
I know it may sound daft but all I do is polish my machine and extension table :shock:
I use a colourless polish but the best one ever is the silicone one that the men, and car valets use for the car dashboards. Nothing to catch etc; and so cheap :thumbup:
I use a colourless polish but the best one ever is the silicone one that the men, and car valets use for the car dashboards. Nothing to catch etc; and so cheap :thumbup:
#6
Go to the search & type in Homemade Quilting Table. I used this picture to copy one for me. My husband made it out of some scrap lumber that he had in the garage & then I stapled batting, fabric and then the clear vinyl to the wood. The vinyl really helps in the movement of the fabric. I made mine so I can use it as shown in the picture to fmq, but I've also turned it where the machine is facing normal at times. Of course, my machine is not in a cabinet. It sits on a 6' folding table. I think there is also a posting where someone uses styrofoam boards covered in vinyl, but I didn't have the space for something that large.
#9
Originally Posted by loves_2_quilt
Try to make sure you have plenty of "slack" in your quilt, don't let it hang down too far or it will make it hard to move. I put a small table for my quilts to land on and it helps.
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#10
Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK
Originally Posted by loves_2_quilt
Try to make sure you have plenty of "slack" in your quilt, don't let it hang down too far or it will make it hard to move. I put a small table for my quilts to land on and it helps.
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I will try sev. of your ideas on how to make my work slide easier. That's been my problem. I have sev. of the products you've suggested on my shopping list.
How clever of the lady in that link to put vinyl on her table & set her machine sideways. You can't beat a quilter for creativity.
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