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CoyoteQuilts 10-13-2010 08:24 AM
Originally Posted by laureneberhard
It has to do with the speed of the quilt being moved. It takes lots of practice to get into a rythem. Sounds like you are pulling-pushing the quilt while the needle is going into the machine. You need to have more speed on the machine and a smoother movement of the quilt. Easy? No, but with practice you'll get better. Don't give up.

Where in IL are you?
Ditto! Fast machine, slow hands is the rule. Scary at first, but it really works....

amma 10-13-2010 10:55 AM
I also like to use a little larger needle for quilting than piecing :D:D:D

kddeedle 10-13-2010 12:56 PM
Originally Posted by np3
All good suggestions. It takes time to get it right. Hang in there!
one more question and I may have it down! what kind of thread should I be using for stippling? Thanks!

laureneberhard 10-13-2010 01:32 PM
Any kind of good grade thread you'd like. I've used cotton, cotton poly and poly. It's just he look is different. Make sure you are using the correct needle size for the thread you are using.


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