Can't use quilting bar with even feed foot
#1
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Can't use quilting bar with even feed foot
Hi - I'm wanting to quilt my quilt with straight lines 2 inches apart. Problem is, the quilter bar can only be used with a regular foot, not with the even feed foot. I'm trying to avoid doing something like placing tape all over the quilt and following those lines.
I don't think I can be the only one who has run into this dilemma. Seems senseless to have a quilter bar that can't be used with the even feed foot.
Any ideas on how to get around this?
I don't think I can be the only one who has run into this dilemma. Seems senseless to have a quilter bar that can't be used with the even feed foot.
Any ideas on how to get around this?
#3
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I had that question years ago when starting quilting. The walking foot looks familiar. If Babylock or Janome, or another well known brand and the foot came with the machine, you may find info on the company website. I believe the metal piece is called a seam guide. I think your seam guide WILL slide into the open slots I can see in your photo, not round as you would expect!
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I had that question years ago when starting quilting. The walking foot looks familiar. If Babylock or Janome, or another well known brand and the foot came with the machine, you may find info on the company website. I believe the metal piece is called a seam guide. I think your seam guide WILL slide into the open slots I can see in your photo, not round as you would expect!
yes. I think so, too.
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When I was doing some quilting of fabric for totes, I was using the guide, but even so I tended to "wander".
For me, drawing a chalk line every six inches or so helped to keep me "on track" and my stitching line distances ciomparatively consistent.
A white or gray chalk pencil brushed off fairly well - if drawn lightly on the fabric.
For me, drawing a chalk line every six inches or so helped to keep me "on track" and my stitching line distances ciomparatively consistent.
A white or gray chalk pencil brushed off fairly well - if drawn lightly on the fabric.
#10
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When I was doing some quilting of fabric for totes, I was using the guide, but even so I tended to "wander".
For me, drawing a chalk line every six inches or so helped to keep me "on track" and my stitching line distances ciomparatively consistent.
A white or gray chalk pencil brushed off fairly well - if drawn lightly on the fabric.
For me, drawing a chalk line every six inches or so helped to keep me "on track" and my stitching line distances ciomparatively consistent.
A white or gray chalk pencil brushed off fairly well - if drawn lightly on the fabric.