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12-12-2006, 03:34 PM

#11

Lucia

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Hi Ruth Camp
Imagine your sewing machine and the face of a clock. When you sew, you have your machine in 2:45 position and parallel to your body; the needle side of your sewing machine is the #9. Are you following me? If you are not, do not keep reading because you will be more confused! Now, rotate your sewing machine to the 12:30 position and perpendicular to your body; the needle side is the #6 and the closest to you. Does it make sense now?
Lucia

12-12-2006, 03:39 PM

#12

Lucia

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12-13-2006, 02:59 AM

#13

Jezebel George

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Perfect, Lucia. I had considered doing that but hadn't tried it. Thanks, all.

12-13-2006, 03:05 AM

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Lucia

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Glad I could help! :D
Lucia

12-13-2006, 05:14 AM

#15

Knot Sew

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OK I think I have it now.....I will try all ideas as I am just starting machine quilting. I have made three quilts so far.I started almost a year ago

01-04-2007, 07:48 PM

#16

pokeyjo1

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The three pics I have sent should help you see how the machine sets. Hope it helps.
I've been quilting for thirt-nine years and this is the best way of quilting.
If your sewing machine is on a large table 6 to 8 feet long, just turn your machine 1/4 turn to the right like in the picture attached.
Di

This picture is a veiw of how you would normally see your machine if your were sewing.

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This last veiw basically shows where you would set at the machine, using a chair for example. Sorry about the mess, two of my grandkids just moved in so everything is arye.

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This picture is a veiw of how the machine should look if setting at the machine to quilt. Turn the machine 1/4 turn to the right.

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01-04-2007, 08:41 PM

#17

Boo

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Location: Michigan

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Thank you for sending the pics. I have had so much going on with the forum, the holidays, the shop oh i could go on, but why bother? Trust me I just forgot. :roll: The only difference is my machine sits in the well of the sewing table, with one table in front and one behind, so that I have a flat surface on which to move the quilt. As I stated previously, I roll the quilt sandwich towards the center and begin quilting in the center. As I complete the center area I roll towards myself and continue in this manner until there is nothing left. At this point reroll the finished part of quilt and reinsert the unfinished side in the keyhole. Continue to roll towards yourself until the quilting complete.
Now with the pictures you sent, my words may actually make some sense. :lol: Thanks again.