Ok Quilters...what is your dream machine that you use???
#202
I love my Janome Quilters Companion for piecing and my Innova 18" for quilting. I'm clueless on how anyone can quilt on a DMS...anyone who does is amazing! Makes my shoulders hurt just thinking about it!
#203
Originally Posted by Sew Lovins
I am glad to hear someone pieces on their 730! My other post was related to asking how ladies like the 9mm feed dogs when piecing...does it create a problem for you or do you get very accurate 1/4 inch seams easily? Do you have to move the needle or anything?Thanks and love all the replies!!!
Originally Posted by BRenea
I piece on my Bernina Artista 730 or my Husqvarna Viking 500. The majority of my quilts are completed with my Viking Mega Quilter on a Hinterberg frame. Small projects get quilted on the Bernina...love that BSR stitch regulator!
#204
Originally Posted by butterflyquilter
I did use a janome for piecing but it quit tonight. My husband has informed me that a sewing machine is a luxury so I am not going to be quilting for awhile.
#206
Originally Posted by Sew Lovins
How do you like the 730 for piecing? My other post was related to asking how ladies like the 9mm feed dogs when piecing...does it create a problem for you or do you get very accurate 1/4 inch seams easily? Thanks and love all the replies!!!
Originally Posted by Gabrielle's Mimi
I love my Bernina 730 for piecing and FM quilting. It does everything I need it to do without any trouble. However, if I won the lottery, I have to say that the huge width of the Bernina 830 looks amazing...bet I could push a king sized quilt through that baby!!!
I recently took a 2-day class with Harriet Hargrave, the queen mother of accurate piecing. She gave some interesting advice: The goal is not necessarily to have perfect 1/4" seam allowances; after all, no one will ever see them but you! What IS important is getting your BLOCK to the correct size. In other words, you could have perfect 1/4" seams, but use a too-heavy thread, resulting in slightly too-small blocks. So aim for the perfect block, not necessrily the perfect seam allowance. This changed my way of thinking about accuracy in piecing. Harriet also stresses that you MUST starch, press and square-up after every seam, not just at the end of each block. This helps greatly, too.
#207
Thank you, thank you.
With a 9mm throat plate what you want to do is purchase a single-hole throat plate (aka straight stitch throat plate), and switch them out for piecing. This is really important both for accuracy in seam allowances and to prevent fabric (especially points and corners) from getting caught down in the feed dogs. I also recommend either the #37 or #57 foot. They are the same but the 57 has a blade edge which allows you to butt the fabric to it and get a perfect 1/4" seam. The other thing I'd recommend is moving the needle 1 tick to the right or left to get an accurate seam. I find using a thinner thread like Superior's Bottom Line quite helpful, too, as it lessens bulk in the seam.
Originally Posted by Gabrielle's Mimi
Originally Posted by Sew Lovins
How do you like the 730 for piecing? My other post was related to asking how ladies like the 9mm feed dogs when piecing...does it create a problem for you or do you get very accurate 1/4 inch seams easily? Thanks and love all the replies!!!
Originally Posted by Gabrielle's Mimi
I love my Bernina 730 for piecing and FM quilting. It does everything I need it to do without any trouble. However, if I won the lottery, I have to say that the huge width of the Bernina 830 looks amazing...bet I could push a king sized quilt through that baby!!!
#208
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
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I own a Viking Designer I, however, for embroidery I have a problem with nesting from my bobbin. I keep reseating the bobbin, but while I am in the middle of a project, it keeps happening. I can even hear the sound that lets me know that my thread is going to nest. Have cleaned the bobbin area. Any other suggestions?
#210
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GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!!! I posted this in a new topic but thought I should post here also. My husband finally gave me the rest of the money I needed for a new machine. I am getting the Janome Magnolia 7330 today. I am so excited! Thanks to all of you for your support. I loved reading all your suggestions!!! I was really depressed not being able to sew!
Originally Posted by butterflyquilter
I did use a janome for piecing but it quit tonight. My husband has informed me that a sewing machine is a luxury so I am not going to be quilting for awhile.
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