Free Motion Quilting Questions
#41
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 816
Thank you for the inspiration to give it a try. I do have a dial to put it in 'darning' mode that seems to reduce the pressure down to nothing.
To be honest, I'm so cheap, ordering a new darning foot was not something I wanted to do, especially because it seemed to last only 5 months
To be honest, I'm so cheap, ordering a new darning foot was not something I wanted to do, especially because it seemed to last only 5 months
But yes- be fearless! It is only fabric and thread. When experimenting, don't do it on a king size heirloom quilt, but there is no reason not to give almost anything a try.
#42
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 816
Divide your quilt into 4 by a vertical and horizontal (for me, imaginary- I don't mark) line in the middle. Do one section at a time, so that you are more organized in your approach. It means you won't miss any part of the quilt, and there is never too much bulk in the machine.
#43
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 111
I thought about getting my husband to build me a little table that the machine can sit down in. I have one of the plastic tables wish I could figure out how to cut that out and sit the machine down in it rather than buying wood to make one. Any ideas? If I have him cut the opening with a saw how can I attach supports to hold the machine in place since plastic doesn't hold screws very well. Open to suggestions.
Thank you everyone for all of the tips, guidance and advise.
Diane
Thank you everyone for all of the tips, guidance and advise.
Diane
#44
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Anywhere we park it - Full time RVer
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turner: I was thinking the same thing, when I read your post. If you were to cut an opening in a plastic table you already have, I was thinking to build a narrow table the height you would want your sewing machine to sit at. Then (the wheels kept turning) I would use the extra few inches of space for quilting items, maybe rulers etc. Also, if you make a top to fit the piece you cut out and attach legs, so it would rest on the lower narrow table, your table would be flat again. Just and idea for a multi use table. gmacindy
#45
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: East Tennessee
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I asked a similiar question and got a lot of good tips http://www.quiltingboard.com/mission...e-t188369.html
I thought about getting my husband to build me a little table that the machine can sit down in. I have one of the plastic tables wish I could figure out how to cut that out and sit the machine down in it rather than buying wood to make one. Any ideas? If I have him cut the opening with a saw how can I attach supports to hold the machine in place since plastic doesn't hold screws very well. Open to suggestions.
Thank you everyone for all of the tips, guidance and advise.
Diane
Thank you everyone for all of the tips, guidance and advise.
Diane
#47
That is a very good class. I also recommend a walking foot. Great for stright lines and putting on boraders. No pleats.I also highly recommend Leah Day. What info I give at my classes is to have a bobbin geni, slider, connecting threads pro essential thread, a walking foot, a darning foot, gloves or scrapes of rubber rug backing, a dry board or paper and practice practice pratice drawing and making samples of the designs you want to make. To this day I always draw out my design before sewing just to get my brain and hands in sink. Good luck and have fun.
#48
I'm wanting to try free motion quilting. I signed up for the online course with craftsy.com "Beyond Basic Machine Quilting". I have reviewed parts of this. However, my first question is what tools are a must have for FMQ. Which sewing foot do you use and do you like it? What tips or advise can you offer?
Thanks Everyone
Diane
Thanks Everyone
Diane
#49
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: NW Arkansas
Posts: 4
I would love have to a glider! However I have found a good coat of car wax on the flat surface of my sewing surface ONLY makes my Juki and Janome pretty slick. I use either a cheap pair of garden gloves with the rubber palms or plain old disposable gloves. I love Leah Day! But I also love the craftsy course. It is well taught by Ann Peterson. I am taking the same one you are and my free motion has vastly improved.
#50
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 465
I use garden gloves with the "plasticky" feeling on the fingers and palms. Actually bought 6 pairs of gloves from Costco for $7-$8, which I thought was a great value. I started FMQ'ing without gloves but found my fingers were terribly sore afterwards because I was gripping and pulling on the quilt top so hard. So now I won't quilt without gloves on. They are worth every penny.
Also saw a tip which I have yet to try (soon thought!). On my machine, I can remove the foot pedal and has an auto run function. The thought is that you have one less thing to do if your speed is automatically controlled. I will try anything once!
Also saw a tip which I have yet to try (soon thought!). On my machine, I can remove the foot pedal and has an auto run function. The thought is that you have one less thing to do if your speed is automatically controlled. I will try anything once!
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