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#72
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Originally Posted by rexie
quilting machine? I read and read how everyone does their own quilting and FMQ on their machines, but how do you get a queen sized quilt rolled up enough to go in the throat of the machines? I had a Juki once and the throat area was too small to do much at a time. Would really like to know how big of a quilt do you quilt on your personal machines.
#73
I have done queen and double size quilts on my Viking Sapphire. I am getting ready to quilt a king size on it. It may take a little bit of extra handling but I think it will be manageable. I quilt on a office sized desk and open the top drawer to hold a lot of the quilt's weight while FMQ. I find it really helps to have the extra weight draped over something. An ironing board also works great to hold the extra weight. Good luck!
#74
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Originally Posted by bkaren6020
I purchased a Flynn quilt frame, but haven't used it yet. Has anyone used one?
#75
Originally Posted by rexie
O.k....Puddeling...What is puddleing and how do you puddle? I have an older Singer that does not allow the feed dogs to drop, so guess I need to update?
I FM quilt even large quilts on a vintage Featherweight. The feed dogs do not drop, and I do not use a cover on them. I set my stitch length to zero, and lighten the pressure on the presser foot; have done a king size on my machine. It's possible; you just have to have patience.
#79
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I watch a tutorial once on this. She actually cut binking in half in a zig zag fashion. Quilted half the quilt, Then sewed the batting back turned quilt and quilted other side. I do not machine quilt, She did make it look easy and I may one day get enough nerve to try it. Good luck on your quilt. :)
#80
i believe the john flynn frame is demoed on youtube.... and has anyone found the fabulous video (youtube as well)... for showing how to make your own quilting table.... very easy using some sort of "insulation board" from a home supply store.... i considered it before i decided to buy my grace frame and 1600P to ride on it... only a 10" throat, but it sure beats my frustration trying it any other way... Honestly i can't recommend it enough.. for people who just like to piece and create like me.. it's super... try "saving some money" if you can,,, passing up that next fabric purchse,, and putting it aside... i got the frame and machine together, but could have bought just a frame for a lot less money... check out grace frames,, and there are other wooden ones, that you can just put your own machine on... it's so much fun.. (not off to win any prizes, just enjoy quilting my own quilts and fabric)...
wanted to share that... ask any questions if you want... barbara
wanted to share that... ask any questions if you want... barbara
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