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baslp 02-27-2012 03:48 PM

How to manage a large quilt while trying to sew on the binding
 
I feel like I am fighting with my quilt as I try to sew on the binding. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to corral large quilts/

Thanks

QuiltnNan 02-27-2012 03:51 PM

some members have said that they put an ironing board next to the sewing machine to hold the weight.

Donna H-M 02-27-2012 04:09 PM

I only make throw size quilts. I also use a table next to my machine, but found using a rubber glove on my left hand really helps too.

baslp 02-27-2012 04:10 PM

Thanks for the suggestion.

IAmCatOwned 02-27-2012 04:40 PM

I would do it the same way that I quilt a large quilt. I put a table to the side. If I had space, I 'd also put one behind my machine.

Daylesewblessed 02-27-2012 04:43 PM

Last year when Mom was sewing the binding on a large quilt, she enlisted me and a friend to help with the weight. First she pulled her sewing machine away from the wall, so there was room for me on a chair behind it. Then she added a folding table on one side, and her friend was stationed there. It took us quite awhile with one coffee and cookie break half way through, but the job was so much easier.

Dayle

faykilgore 02-27-2012 04:52 PM


Originally Posted by Daylesewblessed (Post 5014239)
Last year when Mom was sewing the binding on a large quilt, she enlisted me and a friend to help with the weight. First she pulled her sewing machine away from the wall, so there was room for me on a chair behind it. Then she added a folding table on one side, and her friend was stationed there. It took us quite awhile with one coffee and cookie break half way through, but the job was so much easier.

Dayle

What fun! Not having such dedicated family and friends I use the back extension on my sewing cabinet and those quilter's gloves with the little gripper dots. I also do small sections, making sure all material in that section is free before moving to the next section.

joyce888 02-27-2012 05:07 PM

You might try moving your machine to your dinning room table.

Dolphyngyrl 02-27-2012 05:17 PM

Use my dining room table to support the weight of the quilt

Buckeye Rose 02-27-2012 05:18 PM

I also use my ironing board to the left of the machine....it gives me the necessary and temporary space to hold it up without pulling.....once I get one side done and around the corner, I get up and totally re-arrange the quilt so the sewing side is completely free and easy to manage.....I've completed several king sized quilts, from the piecing to the fmq on my Janome 6600, so it can be done (maybe not as good as LA, but done).


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