New method of free-motion quilting?
04-05-2010, 10:31 PM
#51
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It just occured to me that I had bought some red rubber finger things a few years ago to work on a hand quilting project and of course they didn't do much to protect my fingers from the needle, but they will make perfect quilting finger cots. I got them at Joannes and they weren't cheap but I just hung on to them knowing that some day I would find a purpose.
04-06-2010, 09:08 AM
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Hi, Newbie 101. What a great idea. It never occurred to me. I have been FMQ almost since I started quilting 5 years ago. I just jam the fabric in and around the machine in any way I can and just make sure I have basted or pinned everything real good. I also only work at 1/2 machine speed for more control and concentrate on the area between my hands. Going to sign off now and go try your idea!
04-06-2010, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by newbie1001
gave me an idea. When free motion, why not turn the machine 90 degree so that the throat is behind the needle (just like you do using that frame)? I've just tried it out and it works so much better for me! Seems like the only rolled up part will always be behind the needle towards the throat, the sides will always be free! Does anyone quilt like this or can think of a reason not to get into the habit of doing this?
Would appreciate your input. Thanks!
Would appreciate your input. Thanks!
04-06-2010, 01:05 PM
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I am a fairly new quilter - what is a Flynn Frame? Where can I see one. I am going to 'google' it. Hope I can find out that way. Thanks for the good idea about turning the machine - I am going to definitely try that.
04-06-2010, 01:18 PM
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The flynn frame is a frame you use with your own sewing machine to machine quilt. Here is there website address:
http://www.flynnquilt.com
I have had mine for at least a year and I love it. Sandy
http://www.flynnquilt.com
I have had mine for at least a year and I love it. Sandy
04-06-2010, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ReeneeD
I am a fairly new quilter - what is a Flynn Frame? Where can I see one. I am going to 'google' it. Hope I can find out that way. Thanks for the good idea about turning the machine - I am going to definitely try that.
BTW Hawghugger, again I thank you for your pictures and your input. I just ordered mine a few minutes ago. You helped me get off the fence... and make the decision. Thanks, Linda
04-06-2010, 01:52 PM
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Knismith - Gloves for that much? I have arthritis in my hands and also used to find it difficult to "steer" my fabric. I use a pair of Atlas 570 garden gloves under $10.00! They are very therapeutic and make it much easier to feed the fabric. Available in almost any hardware or "everything" store. They are black and grey with slightly ridged neoprene on the front side and a knitted stretch material on the back and up the tight, longish wrist area. Atlas said they have heard good feedback from other crafters even tho they are for the garden.
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