Can I machine quilting with my regular sewing machine?
#21
I'm able to do the free motion quilting, but just cannot figure how to get a queen size quilt moved around on my little machine. I roll it, tuck it, try to turn it -- but get SOOO frustrated because it is so big. Working on a wall hanging is do-able, but how do you work on a full-size quilt??
#22
I section it off into quadrants and roll the rest and use those clamps that look like open hoops. Put the largest part away from the machine. I also set up a portable table in front of my machine to hold the rest of the quilt up so it doesn't drag so much with the weight. It isn't real easy, but doable. I don't make too many queen/double size as I quilt mostly for children or lap size for assisted care homes.
#24
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Originally Posted by Gwyn
Originally Posted by thelondonzoo
I know, it's probably a very "newbie" question. :) lol
I have a regular old Kenmore sewing machine and I have done some quilting on it but only straight lines. Is there a way to do tight curves or scrolls? I see such pretty quilting in the photos section and would love to do something like that. Will I one day have to save up for a $1500 sewing machine or can I somehow use my Kenmore?
Thanks!
I have a regular old Kenmore sewing machine and I have done some quilting on it but only straight lines. Is there a way to do tight curves or scrolls? I see such pretty quilting in the photos section and would love to do something like that. Will I one day have to save up for a $1500 sewing machine or can I somehow use my Kenmore?
Thanks!
Granted, the largest was only 50 X 65, but still, I was finished in hours instead of days, it lays flat and looks really cool.
#25
Originally Posted by thelondonzoo
I know, it's probably a very "newbie" question. :) lol
I have a regular old Kenmore sewing machine and I have done some quilting on it but only straight lines. Is there a way to do tight curves or scrolls? I see such pretty quilting in the photos section and would love to do something like that. Will I one day have to save up for a $1500 sewing machine or can I somehow use my Kenmore?
Thanks!
I have a regular old Kenmore sewing machine and I have done some quilting on it but only straight lines. Is there a way to do tight curves or scrolls? I see such pretty quilting in the photos section and would love to do something like that. Will I one day have to save up for a $1500 sewing machine or can I somehow use my Kenmore?
Thanks!
#26
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Originally Posted by littlehud
I have a Juki on a frame to free motion quilt with but before that I did it all on my regular machine. I still do small quilts on the reg. machine.
#28
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 119
Can I pick your brain? I am new to the frame and free motion. How do you figure out where to break designs. I have flat sided meanderings at times. When doing stitch in the ditch how do you end?
Is there a web site somewhere that discusses these issues?Illsa
Is there a web site somewhere that discusses these issues?Illsa
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