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    Old 03-30-2009, 05:38 AM
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    Hello,

    I am a Tennessee Vol. I have been sewing for many years, but I have never machine quilted a quilt. Where do you start on a quilt when machine quilting?

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    Old 03-30-2009, 05:59 AM
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    I am in the same boat. I also want to start machine quilting. But the couple times I have tried. I did not like the results.
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    Old 03-30-2009, 06:04 AM
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    I have taken several classes making blocks, but I have never quilted. My grandmother quilted with her hands. I do not have time for that. I need a dummy book on quilting.
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    Old 03-30-2009, 06:24 AM
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    You start in the middle and work outwards.
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    Old 03-30-2009, 06:34 AM
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    Thank you so much.
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    Old 03-30-2009, 03:15 PM
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    There are many places on the internet that have beginner tutorials (free) that might be helpful. One such website is
    http://www.victorianaquiltdesigns.com/

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    Old 03-30-2009, 03:17 PM
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    Originally Posted by pocoellie
    You start in the middle and work outwards.
    Me too.
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    Old 03-30-2009, 03:33 PM
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    So far I have only done stitch-in-the-ditch and straight-line grid quilting. Have not ventured into free motion but that's my goal for this year.

    I roll up half the quilt and start in the center working along the lines to the edge. Then I reroll the quilted side and do the other side. Same with the other direction. I actually like the way they come out and they wash fabulously, but then, mine are utility quilts - no muss no fuss.
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    Old 03-30-2009, 03:48 PM
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    OK...even though you did say you were a Vols fan...and I'm a Memphis fan...I will help you just as if you hadn't told me... :lol: :lol: :wink:

    When machine quilting...I generally loosely wad up one side of the quilt...stuff it into the throat of the machine and start with the straight line quilting in a place fairly close to the middle of the quilt. I do all the straight line quilting first- from the center sections outwards. This "locks" the fabric in place so to speak for me. After I have all the sections straight line (in the ditch) quilted, I will go back to do my other designs.
    Good luck with your quilt...would love to see your pics of it!
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    Old 03-30-2009, 05:31 PM
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    I always start in the middle and work my way out.
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