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The easiest way to do a large quilt at home is to turn your sewing machine so that the needle end is in front of you and the cords are in the back. Then you can more easily move your quilt under the needle. I've also found the quilt gloves work well to grasp the quilt. :-D :-D :D
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Originally Posted by AlienQuilter
Here's a neat website that might answer some questions for you:
http://www.daystyledesigns.com/quiltingsetup.htm I've got 3 I need to get busy on myself. I didn't know about the Cheater Needles and if (and only if) I were to enter a quilt for judging I would use them, good tip. I use the slider, can't FM w/o it. Haven't had a problem with bobbins acting up but the teflon thingies would be helpful if that was an issue. One thing I do NOT use are the gloves, they are just inconvenient. I do, however, use glycerin. Just put a drop or two on your finger tips and palms and you get all the tacky you need and it washes off easily. A $3-$4 dollar bottle (any pharmacy) will last you three lifetimes (maybe 4). :lol: |
I puddle my quilt and have done both king and queen sizes with little trouble at all. Rolling is such a pain, because you have to roll and unroll so much
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Originally Posted by amma
Some roll, some use tools that hold these rolls in place, some just puddle the quilt around the table... basically what ever works best for you :wink:
The main thing is to keep the quilt up and on the table as much as possible, so it doesn't drag down on the area that you are working on. Placing an additional table to the side or back of the sewing table can be a big help too :D:D:D |
Anything larger than a double, I cut the batting in thirds so all you have is the top and backing (no batting) to stuff under the arm of the machine. Look for instructions on the net for doing this. Another option is QAYG blocks. Clear as mud!
http://creativeribbons.blogspot.com/...as-you-go.html |
Thank you for asking this question as i will eventually need to know this and everyone has given great answers and tips
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This is where i set my machine up on a large table and do just as you suggested -- start in the midddle and work towards unrolling it, there fore working to the right, top to bottom, then turn around and repeat. The side to side is a little more difficult as the 'roll' is usually a bit larger, but the top to bottom is done soyou can pull around a bit more.
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Originally Posted by PJisChaos
I also use my ironing board to help with some of the bulk. I set it up next to me on the left with the little part right above my lap. It helps a lot. I also throw some of the quilt over both shoulders if necessary but basically, do whatever works to get it under and through the machine. All 3 of mine are Brothers so there isn't much of an opening to work with! A walking foot is my best friend. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by SuzanneG
I quilt all my quilts, from table runners to queen size quilts on my Elna 7200. I don't roll personally, I find it too hard to maneuver that bulk. I "puddle" my quilt around the area I'm quilting and I have so much more control and a lot less tugging that way. If you have never visited Diane Gaudynski's site, here's the link:http://www.dianegaudynski.net/
She does all her quilts on her home machine and gives lots of great hints, tips and advice on her techniques. Good luck! :-) |
I also use the scrunch and bunch method. I tried rolling, but as stated above, it was too hard to move the quilt around. I also turn my machine sideways to give me more room for my hands and I start in the middle of the quilt and quilt side to side. Here is a link to the post where I have pictures http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-52581-1.htm. There are more pictures on page 2. The quilt in the picture was a queen size with 80/20 cotton/poly batting. I am now quilting a 106" square quilt using high loft poly batting and it is going fine. Just be sure you have surfaces on both sides of the machine to hold the bulk of the quilt.
Good luck! |
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