Free motion quilting?????

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03-01-2011, 01:04 PM

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PaperPrincess

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OK, I have a question. The responses so far have been for FMQ, which is great but, when I read your original post I'm wondering if you are actually asking about quilting with the embroidery unit? You can do FMQ on your singer too.

03-01-2011, 01:15 PM

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DogHouseMom

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There are pre-printed fabrics that are plain white with just the quilting stencils printed. Designed to teach feathers, circle, swirls etc. I think they cost around $30 for two differnt panels. Oh wait ....

http://www.keepsakequilting.com/productdetail/2875.htm

There you go. Skillbuilder.

Another option is to get a book with quilting patterns, get some tracing paper and transfer them yourself. Make a mess of pot holders to practice - then you have a stack of gifts ready for Christmas!!

03-01-2011, 05:30 PM

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carolaug

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I love FMG...I just get on my machine and go...just all curvy lines...can do a quilt in a few hours. I will do other designs after I get sick of the fun I am having. I started on my regular Kenmore...that was not computerized. Then the hubby upgraded my machine. You will have a blast!!!

03-01-2011, 05:44 PM

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Eva Knight

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I use the embroidery foot for FMQ. I have a brother PC8200 and the emb. foot works great.

03-01-2011, 06:07 PM

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sueisallaboutquilts

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Sistergoldenhair, Does that machine do a number of sizes of embroidery designs???
I'm looking at getting one for embroidery only.
Thanks for any help!
Welcome to the board!!!!!!!!!

03-01-2011, 08:32 PM

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thepolyparrot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sistergoldenhair

thepolyparrot, where do you find those $3 feet? The ones on the brother site are quite pricey.

The ones on the Brother site are likely much better made - they're a different style entirely, but this little baby is really great. Smooth and provides really good visibility:
http://shop.sew-classic.com/Low-Shan...t-SCF55417.htm

Have fun! :)

03-01-2011, 08:41 PM

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Sistergoldenhair

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Thank you Feline, I will check out my local library.

03-01-2011, 08:46 PM

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Sistergoldenhair

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Paper Princess, I didn't know I could use my singer either. You see I am learning. lol Wouldn't you need a diff. foot for the singer too? I guess either one I use I need to buy a foot. Mine didn't come with a quilting foot. It is listed as optional in the manual.

03-01-2011, 08:49 PM

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Sistergoldenhair

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Thank you Everyone for the advice and tips.

03-01-2011, 08:55 PM

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Arleners

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One good way to practice FMQ is to make a quilt sandwich using Fabric Panels. Most are not too big and you can quilt around the designs and pictures in the design.