Free motion quilting
#1
I have done a table runner and am now working on a baby quilt that I am free motion quilting on my regular sewing machine. I was wondering if there is something you can use to make the piece move easier under the machine. My shoulders and upper arms are getting really tired from moving the quilt through the machine. Sometimes it moves in spurts as well, so then of course the stitches are uneven and don't look so good. I don't know if this topic has been discussed here before, but I couldn't find anything on it, so would like any feedback that I can get.
#2
There is some kind of silicone sheet you can buy to put on the bed of your machine. It has a tiny hole to let your needle go through. I can't remember what is is called. I think it is around $25 maybe?
Have you tried quilting gloves? I have and they seem to help me. I am very new to machine quilting.
Edited to add:
I found it. It is called SewSlip. Here is a linkhttp://www.sewslip.com/tipsandmore.php
Have you tried quilting gloves? I have and they seem to help me. I am very new to machine quilting.
Edited to add:
I found it. It is called SewSlip. Here is a linkhttp://www.sewslip.com/tipsandmore.php
#5
The silicone sheet will help you a lot, but please make sure that your chari is the right height for you and that you sew only when you are relaxed. If you tense up your shoulders will pay the price. Also, don't forget to breathe. When your stitches are not coming out right one tends to hold your breath. Relax, breath and be aware that you are enjoying it.
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I find that standing up while quilting helps a lot. My cutting table is just the right height, so I place my sewing machine on that. Standing up seems to keep my shoulders relaxed.
There is a Youtube video on how to create a quilting table around your sewing machine (I intend to do this soon):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14govA4pIM
This also helps with moving your quilt around, whether sitting or standing up to quilt.
There is a Youtube video on how to create a quilting table around your sewing machine (I intend to do this soon):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14govA4pIM
This also helps with moving your quilt around, whether sitting or standing up to quilt.
#8
I do the same type of free motion quilting as you and many of us that do that type of quilting have the same issues. Can anyone report on the effectiveness of the Husquavarna with the Fab-U-Motion attachment? My understanding is that it makes free motion quilting much more manageable. In the mean time, I use the gloves, put pillows on my chair so I am up high and hover over my machine, drink a glass of wine, and live with my often imperfect results!
#9
Originally Posted by quiltinggrandmaca
I have done a table runner and am now working on a baby quilt that I am free motion quilting on my regular sewing machine. I was wondering if there is something you can use to make the piece move easier under the machine. My shoulders and upper arms are getting really tired from moving the quilt through the machine. Sometimes it moves in spurts as well, so then of course the stitches are uneven and don't look so good. I don't know if this topic has been discussed here before, but I couldn't find anything on it, so would like any feedback that I can get.
I just bought the Supreme Slider, but haven't had a chance to use it yet. I learned about it from Leah Day at Daystyledesigns.com
http://www.daystyledesigns.com/supremeslider.htm
She has a video to show you how to use it. I did see it cheaper at create4less.com, tho. Can't hurt to check around.
Good luck to you!
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Originally Posted by quiltychaos
Can anyone report on the effectiveness of the Husquavarna with the Fab-U-Motion attachment? My understanding is that it makes free motion quilting much more manageable.
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