I want to quilt my own
#14
I have all domestic sewing machines (except one industrial 31-15) and I quilt all my own quilts. Like someone else said, there's a learning curve and you won't be happy with your first few, but you catch on. And there's such a sense of accomplishment from having done it all yourself.
#15
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Before my shoulder gave out, I did hundreds of quilts on my home machine. First, I was using a Bernina, Now I have a Janome. The Janome is easier to use because it has more quilting space (and a sturdier machine). Most of my quilting is free motion. I do one relatively small section at a time, then move to another. This one, for example, was about 105" square. You don't need to afford a LA to quilt a larger quilt. You do need some patience.
#16
http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/
Then check out Sharon Schamber's basting videos on youtube.
Between the two you'll be able to baste and quilt any size quilt.
#17
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tennessee
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I started with this older table top frame. I used my mechanical Pfaff with about 5-6 inch throat. I have since upgraded to a mid arm and this frame is for sale. If interested PM me....
I started with this older table top frame. I used my mechanical Pfaff with about 5-6 inch throat. I have since upgraded to a mid arm and this frame is for sale. If interested PM me....
#18
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: New York City/Manhattan
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When I first started quilting in 91, I used a 40+ year old Singer and completed several queens that way. Yes, there is a learning curve but I think it's worth it. Now, I have an HQ16 but only because it was my mother's posthumous gift to me.
#20
I currently have an Innova LA (which is easier to handle and less expensive than a Gammill - having rented a Gammill at my LQS). Before I was able to purchase it, I had taken excellent classes from Sue Rasmussen, Elizabeth Spannring, and Diane Gaudynski, who all do large quilts on their Bernina home machines and learned wonderful things. There is a learning curve on your home machine, but as everyone says, you can do it.
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