Quilting circles
I’ve had some very helpful replies to my question about marking white fabric. Next - I want to quilt a couple of circles onto this wall hanging. I’m experimenting at the moment, trying a walking foot and FMQ, marking the fabric or using paper. The results are inconclusive so far - for one thing, I need more practice! Anyone got any hints or tips, or a preferred method of machine-sewing a circle?
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Beyond lots of practice there are a few ( gadgets) on the market for sewing circles. Nancy’s Notions sells one that is adjustable- you can sew circles from very small to quite large. There are also numerous circle ( quilting rulers) available. The rulers are thick enough for your free motion foot to not go over- ruler work takes lots of practice too.
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I (speaking of myself) cannot imagine using a walking foot for circles; long, open curves, yes. In fact Craftsy has a class for quilting with walking foot and includes gentle curves. I can FMQ little circles but would use a circle drawn on paper, pin to quilt and FMQ around the circle and throw away the paper as you pull it off. Works very well for me.
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I use my ruler foot and Bernina ruler set for circles. I love them but if I didn't have them and wanted a perfect circle, I would draw a circle and use my walking foot while turning my project. If it didn't need to be a perfect circle, I would FMQ deliberately making wavy bumps around in a circle.
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Sew as slowly as you can. Mark the circle and use needle down to adjust frequently. Also, an open toe walking foot helps.
https://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/sp...-walking-foot/ http://www.thequiltingedge.com/2013/...lt-spiral.html |
I have done circles in the past using the walking foot. It is sometimes hard to get that nice curve when the circles are small. Now, I hope I am not giving bad advice here, but if I remember correctly I needed to lowere the foot pressure to allow me to turn in those curves. Anyone else have any thoughts on lowering the preaser foot preasure?
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I found that paper is wonderful. Parchment paper tears easily after the sewing is done.
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Originally Posted by quilterpurpledog
(Post 8003732)
I (speaking of myself) cannot imagine using a walking foot for circles; long, open curves, yes. In fact Craftsy has a class for quilting with walking foot and includes gentle curves. I can FMQ little circles but would use a circle drawn on paper, pin to quilt and FMQ around the circle and throw away the paper as you pull it off. Works very well for me.
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Originally Posted by Boston1954
(Post 8003840)
I found that paper is wonderful. Parchment paper tears easily after the sewing is done.
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Originally Posted by Weezy Rider
(Post 8003807)
Sew as slowly as you can. Mark the circle and use needle down to adjust frequently. Also, an open toe walking foot helps.
https://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/sp...-walking-foot/ http://www.thequiltingedge.com/2013/...lt-spiral.html |
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