Oh! My machine does this!
#21
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Nawth o' Boston
Posts: 1,879
Yeah, I'm another one working on FMQ...or rather PLANNING to work on FMQ!!
I have sandwiches made....20 (7 or 8") squares, sitting on my little table....fabric/batting/backing, with a few pins to keep the layers stable. They have been siitting there for over a week and I still haven't gotten up enough nerve to start.
Isn't that crazy!!
I have sandwiches made....20 (7 or 8") squares, sitting on my little table....fabric/batting/backing, with a few pins to keep the layers stable. They have been siitting there for over a week and I still haven't gotten up enough nerve to start.
Isn't that crazy!!
Meanwhile took up hand embroidery and am practicing quilt labels with it, and did my first machine raw-edge applique.
Something about FMQ...too many variables in the materials and equipment? Too hard to correct mistakes with seam ripper? Too hard to live with mistakes I can't rip out? I can't relax enough, maybe? The machine, finally set up, is going smoothly and suddenly... what is that mysterious little tug? Oops my curve is now flat. Did I twitch? BAH!!! I even hate practicing it.
#25
Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Madison, Mississippi
Posts: 39
I have a Janome MC9700 and have FMQ'd 2 wall hangings and 2 lap quilts. I don't lower the feed dogs because I can't seem to move the quilt sandwich as much as I want. It seems to do great (for what I know about FMQ). I am going to post my pictures in the picture section hopefully today. I have never FMQ before. Mind you it is not a great job and I mostly meander or just use a vine, etc. But that is ok since I am just getting started!! Hope to do other patterns as I learn!! As my sweet 95 year old neighbor says, "You will never notice it on a galloping horse"! The one suggestion I have, as a beginner, is to be sure your have basted your quilt good and work from the middle out....I do have a few boo-boos but then I think about my saying!
#26
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Peotone IL
Posts: 2,802
[QUOTE=katesnanna;6412880]For the ladies who are having trouble with binding. This has very helpful photos.
wendysknitch.wordpress.com/.../tutorial-quilt-binding-with-mitered-corners
I hope this will help you. Happy binding.
I know how to do it; my fingers just don't cooperate. I've started glue basting the binding and it is easier for me.
wendysknitch.wordpress.com/.../tutorial-quilt-binding-with-mitered-corners
I hope this will help you. Happy binding.
I know how to do it; my fingers just don't cooperate. I've started glue basting the binding and it is easier for me.
#27
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Saratoga, Arkansas
Posts: 1,909
[ATTACH=CONFIG]447544[/ATTACH]
#28
Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Idaho
Posts: 11
I have tried free motion quilting. It will take more practice, or playing with it to get good at it. I have out lined a quilted place mat of a deer. Have not tried anything else, yet. Got a book on it though. Maybe just draw lines and follow them for practice, make it fun. Maybe change the color of thread and make a picture?
#29
I am about to freemotion my third quilt I have ever made, and it's a really ambitious project. I have the plan all sketched...including feathers on the border, and 4 other designs within the quilt. I am so excited to do it!! I have Craftsy classes to thank for the motvation-they have the best classes! I did my last quilt with bubbles and another design on the border and was happy(for a first timer). Since I am new at quilting, I have found that the quilting is much more creative than the piecing. I get bored with the repetitiveness. I encourage you all to try it!!! Drawing on practice paper is definitely the key!
#30
Another FMQ here. I used the Golden Threads tissue paper, traced my pumpkin design - over and over and over! - Then taped it onto my border & quilted it. I was pleased with how it turned out. Need to keep practicing!
When I took a class from Sue Nickels, I learned to sloooow down. Hands & machine need to be at the same speed. It is okay to go slow!
When I took a class from Sue Nickels, I learned to sloooow down. Hands & machine need to be at the same speed. It is okay to go slow!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bearisgray
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
9
05-27-2016 02:04 PM
TnBecky
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
25
02-28-2014 12:41 PM
Shirleydorothy
Main
16
09-11-2012 01:12 PM