free motion quilting
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Do you mean stitch length?? I set mine to zero usually but I have had times I have forgotten and it hasn't really made much difference, you control the size of the stitches with how fast or slow you move your quilt top. It takes practice, don't forget to breathe
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You didn't say what type of machine you have. If you have a longarm quilting machine, you probably won't need to change the needle height (unless you have a quilt with a lot of thick seams etc.). Start with it at a regular height and see how it is working. I always start with a test quilt sandwich first to loosen up and make sure my machine is behaving.
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you also don't say if you have watched any videos, read any books, had a class.
If you just sit down and start fmq, then it will be frustrating for you.
Need more details about your machine, experience, etc etc etc........to give informed suggestions.
If you just sit down and start fmq, then it will be frustrating for you.
Need more details about your machine, experience, etc etc etc........to give informed suggestions.
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