I have been looking into a quilting machine. I would really like to quilt my own quilts and learn that end of the quilting. Does anyone have advice for me? What kind of machine should I be looking at? Where to get the info on how to quilt with a machine? I'd also like to know who still hand quilts? Getting advice on that end too. I have 5 quilt tops done and ready to quilt. Any and all advice is welcome and needed. Thanks everyone I'm really enjoying this quilting board you are all wonderful.
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Do you mean quilting with a regular sewing machine or a longarm?
I did learn that the big hoop embroidery machines can be used to quilt the blocks in a layered quilt. I dont have an embroidery machine but sure think I will save up for one. I have a regular machine with a 10 inch throat and it does make a big difference when shoving the quilt thru. Also my machine sits flush with the cabinet and that also helps alot. |
I was wondering about sewing machines and longarms. I have an viking from 1988 I have loved it but looking to upgrade.
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You need to decide some things first. What is your budget and how much space do you have? Do you want a machine on a frame or a sit down machine? There are advertisements in every quilt magazine for longarm and midarm machines. Plus you can use your favorite search engine and find tons and tons of information on both.
You can quilt straight lines with any sewing machine you can put a walking foot on. You can free motion quilt on a lot of machines too. I have stuffed a full size quilt thru a regular sewing machine so I know it can be done. You may also want to look at the regular machines with the larger throat areas. I think there are several brands now with 9 or 10 inch throats. Some of those can also be used on frames. |
Well if I can quilt with a regular machine that would be great! What machine is good for free motion quilting? I have tried quilting straight on my machine and I can't figure out how to keep it from bunching.
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Originally Posted by karielt
Well if I can quilt with a regular machine that would be great! What machine is good for free motion quilting? I have tried quilting straight on my machine and I can't figure out how to keep it from bunching.
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Originally Posted by karielt
Well if I can quilt with a regular machine that would be great! What machine is good for free motion quilting? I have tried quilting straight on my machine and I can't figure out how to keep it from bunching.
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Can you quilt with the Bernina embroidery. What model did you get and how much was it.
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Originally Posted by karielt
Can you quilt with the Bernina embroidery. What model did you get and how much was it.
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I couldn't afford a long arm and there was no place for a frame in my crowded house so I got a Juki with a nine inch throat. It works great for quilting. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
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