Guess what I finally have done?
#101
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Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Originally Posted by kaygerou
Wondering if there is a dictionary for all the acronyms used. Like, what is FMQ?
Berta, I also have a MC 9000 that I absolutely love - however - I do not like it for FMQ. I kept getting loops on the back, also known as "whiskers". When I was at the VT Quilt Festival last year, I got to use a Bernina in class and must say that Bernina's do an excellent job on FMQ. I picked up a used Bernina after that. I will never give up my 9000; that machine does pretty much everything I need, but I use the Bernina for FMQ. Even a low end model Bernina, like the 150 series does a great job with FMQ.
Originally Posted by missgigglewings
I have a bernina 153 QE. I was looking for a start/stop button and guess what I found?? My Bernina has a 1/2 speed button! I kept reading about how handy this would be but never thought to look at my machine because I thought it would only be on newer models! In my defense I have only had my Bernina for 7 months! I guess I should get out the owner's manual and read it before I do any more FMQ! DUH!
Mind my asking what your Bernina cost?I'm scared to ask for another machine right now because DH is getting me the Accuquilt Go for Christmas.In Fact I get to order it this week!And my Janome was over 2,000.00 :shock: But it embroiderys and I didn't like the way it embroideried and all you had to go through to do it.So he bought me another Janome that only embroiderys and I love it!
But I would love to have another machine with different decorative desings.Any suggestions like for under 200.00?Or there about?
#102
Originally Posted by moonangel12
My Janome has that option, but I never thought to use it! Hmmm... might have to experiment with it a little later!
Berta48 what is you Janome? My 8000 was not the best on embroidery either.
#104
Originally Posted by Berta48
Originally Posted by Corry
I found a Jenome the MO200 Quilters companion, the Marie Osmond model she endorsed for Janome. I can buy it for cost which is a great deal and it sounds like a good machine looking at the features I foundon the Janome website. Does anyone here have that machine and do you like it? It has speed control and will sew without the pedal using stop/start button. I think I will buy this but really wondered if any of you might have it and can get an opinion. I can't wait to get it.
How much does this one cost ?( if you don't mind sharing)
#105
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Originally Posted by Annya
Originally Posted by moonangel12
My Janome has that option, but I never thought to use it! Hmmm... might have to experiment with it a little later!
Berta48 what is you Janome? My 8000 was not the best on embroidery either.
#106
Originally Posted by Berta48
I am so excited! I have been practicng FMQ.I just couldn't seem to get my foot pedal and hands to work together right.Then I got to thinking! (gave me a headache too) :lol:
My Janome runs without a foot pedal if I remove it.SOOOOO I removed it and tried to stipple and it turned out GRRREAT!!!
I am so happy. Who would have thought it would help so much but it sure did work for me!!I also did some swirls.
Think I will try to come up with some designs of my own too, since there are no quilt police. :thumbup:
My Janome runs without a foot pedal if I remove it.SOOOOO I removed it and tried to stipple and it turned out GRRREAT!!!
I am so happy. Who would have thought it would help so much but it sure did work for me!!I also did some swirls.
Think I will try to come up with some designs of my own too, since there are no quilt police. :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by fireworkslover
Originally Posted by Berta48
I am so excited! I have been practicng FMQ.I just couldn't seem to get my foot pedal and hands to work together right.Then I got to thinking! (gave me a headache too) :lol:
My Janome runs without a foot pedal if I remove it.SOOOOO I removed it and tried to stipple and it turned out GRRREAT!!!
I am so happy. Who would have thought it would help so much but it sure did work for me!!I also did some swirls.
Think I will try to come up with some designs of my own too, since there are no quilt police. :thumbup:
My Janome runs without a foot pedal if I remove it.SOOOOO I removed it and tried to stipple and it turned out GRRREAT!!!
I am so happy. Who would have thought it would help so much but it sure did work for me!!I also did some swirls.
Think I will try to come up with some designs of my own too, since there are no quilt police. :thumbup:
I'll get it one of these days. In the meantime my ponce pad and stencils work really good :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by Berta48
I am so excited! I have been practicng FMQ.I just couldn't seem to get my foot pedal and hands to work together right.Then I got to thinking! (gave me a headache too) :lol:
My Janome runs without a foot pedal if I remove it.SOOOOO I removed it and tried to stipple and it turned out GRRREAT!!!
I am so happy. Who would have thought it would help so much but it sure did work for me!!I also did some swirls.
Think I will try to come up with some designs of my own too, since there are no quilt police. :thumbup:
My Janome runs without a foot pedal if I remove it.SOOOOO I removed it and tried to stipple and it turned out GRRREAT!!!
I am so happy. Who would have thought it would help so much but it sure did work for me!!I also did some swirls.
Think I will try to come up with some designs of my own too, since there are no quilt police. :thumbup:
Proud of you. Show pics? I just got a Janome and, thanks to your encouragement, I think I'll try FMQ..
#109
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Originally Posted by Cottontop
Originally Posted by Berta48
I am so excited! I have been practicng FMQ.I just couldn't seem to get my foot pedal and hands to work together right.Then I got to thinking! (gave me a headache too) :lol:
My Janome runs without a foot pedal if I remove it.SOOOOO I removed it and tried to stipple and it turned out GRRREAT!!!
I am so happy. Who would have thought it would help so much but it sure did work for me!!I also did some swirls.
Think I will try to come up with some designs of my own too, since there are no quilt police. :thumbup:
My Janome runs without a foot pedal if I remove it.SOOOOO I removed it and tried to stipple and it turned out GRRREAT!!!
I am so happy. Who would have thought it would help so much but it sure did work for me!!I also did some swirls.
Think I will try to come up with some designs of my own too, since there are no quilt police. :thumbup:
Proud of you. Show pics? I just got a Janome and, thanks to your encouragement, I think I'll try FMQ..
Try it and see what you think and let me know. It just seems I can keep my hands going better.Without the pedal. I just couldn't get them to work together.I have a knee pedal also but I have never used it and honestly I don't even know where it is?LOL :thumbdown:
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