I've got the FMQ "groove" Big WooHoo
07-30-2011, 02:38 PM
#71
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Location: North Dakota
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When I took a class at my LQS, the owner had me try a Janome foot on my machine. No bouncing, no rubber band, etc, only $10.00. Beats trying to figure out the rubber band thing. I love it! BTW I have an old Rikkar machine, but check your local store and see if they have one that fits!
07-30-2011, 04:03 PM
#74
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Minnesota
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Originally Posted by CAJAMK
I have only been FMQ(ing) for 5 or so months. It has been hit and miss. Just within the last week something "clicked" and it looks really good! I am getting the speed control and hand speed in sync. This is so so cool!!
Another thing that helps is wearing my rubber grip gloves. And I went to Joann's bought a thick gauge clear vinyl. Then made my own Supreme Slider. That has made all the difference with FMQ. Woohoo!
My edit: Now I just feel like staying home and quilting...do I really want to go to work ...A Big Fat NO!!
Another thing that helps is wearing my rubber grip gloves. And I went to Joann's bought a thick gauge clear vinyl. Then made my own Supreme Slider. That has made all the difference with FMQ. Woohoo!
My edit: Now I just feel like staying home and quilting...do I really want to go to work ...A Big Fat NO!!
07-30-2011, 04:24 PM
#75
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: IL
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Here's a link for a video of the Supreme Slider - doesn't show it in use, just gives a better description of what it's for. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL8ELxBGFcQ
07-30-2011, 08:06 PM
#79
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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To make a larger slider for my machine - I found this at a thrift store.
It's a 16"x16" piece of teflon coated "plastic" that has a repositional adhesive on the back. It's labeled as a Microwave Oven liner. It's huge, easy to cut to allow for opening the bobbin case etc, and in my opinion works as good or better than my Supreme slider.
Cost at thrift store - $5.99
Oh, and add the happy dance!!!! (_/_)(_\_)(_/_)(_\_) :)
It's a 16"x16" piece of teflon coated "plastic" that has a repositional adhesive on the back. It's labeled as a Microwave Oven liner. It's huge, easy to cut to allow for opening the bobbin case etc, and in my opinion works as good or better than my Supreme slider.
Cost at thrift store - $5.99
Oh, and add the happy dance!!!! (_/_)(_\_)(_/_)(_\_) :)
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