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05-30-2011, 08:51 AM

#31

penski

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i use a open toe foot and have no problem, im thinking your stitches are to long if you are snagging on them , try not to move you hands so fast, so you will get smaller stitches

05-30-2011, 08:54 AM

#32

TonnieLoree

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Boopers

I don't use an open toe foot. I use a darning foot or free motion foot. It is a closed foot and the opening is circular shaped.

This is what I use too. ;)

05-30-2011, 09:34 AM

#33

grammysharon

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Move the quilt sandwich slower or sew faster so your stitches are smaller. :-)

05-30-2011, 10:12 AM

#34

NannyPat

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Oh what darling piggies!! Love them! Are you not using a darning foot for your FMQ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by LindaDeeter

I am very new to FMQ ... just completed another Quilt for Kids and, it is true ... the more you practice, the easier it gets. I do have one question. How do you keep the open toe foot from snagging your stitches as you Free Motion Quilt?

05-30-2011, 11:25 AM

#35

IBQUILTIN

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You probably forgot to drop your feed dogs. Try that and go slower

05-30-2011, 11:55 AM

#36

BettyGee

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A winner of a quilt! I have a closed FMQ foot so have never encountered that problem, but would think shortening the stitches would sure help.

Don't you just love FMQ, I'm still learning - probably always will be - but it is one of my favorite parts of making a quilt. What kind of machine did you buy? I'm drooling over the new Pfaff Quilting machine. The folks at my LQS keep telling me "...we finance." I don't finance so it will be awhile.

05-30-2011, 12:21 PM

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LindaDeeter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BettyGee

I have a Janome Memory Craft 6600 Professional and love it! I moved up from a 1966 Kenmore! :-D I bought the Janome especially for quilting. The dual feed foot is sheer heaven to use! It came with the "open toe" FMQ foot but I'm thinking I can purchase the "closed toe" which I intend to do.

05-30-2011, 12:25 PM

#38

LindaDeeter

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You have ALL been so helpful! I tried FMQ again today on a tote bag ... higher speed and slower hand motions and I think I'm getting it ... oh what fun! I am going to shop for the closed toe darner foot. I think that will be very helpful!

05-30-2011, 12:33 PM

#39

Ruby the Quilter

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Looks great for the first time. I used to practice on small sandwiches that my grand daughters used for doll quilts. I didn't even bind them. Just zizagged the edges.