Please Give me your favorite tips for Free-Motion Quilting Success
07-27-2017, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Maire
If using a domestic machine use a Stretch needle, makes an amazing difference in preventing skipped stitches. (learned that from a sewing machine tech)
07-27-2017, 03:50 PM
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So many great suggestions! I love the list that PetTheFabric came up with. I also suggest, especially for beginners, to mark the design on the quilt top so you can start by focusing just on making good stitches -- learning to do so without marking can always be learned later.
Also, I find that all cotton (thread, fabric, batting) is easiest. However, at a minimum, don't start with invisible thread. I thought it would be great when I did my first quilt. I had so many problems with it. Mono is SOOOO finicky!
Also, I find that all cotton (thread, fabric, batting) is easiest. However, at a minimum, don't start with invisible thread. I thought it would be great when I did my first quilt. I had so many problems with it. Mono is SOOOO finicky!
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