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Ruler Quilting on a DSM
I was thinking of trying the Westalee foot with basic ruler to quilt on my Babylock Jane which is a straight stitch machine with a decent sized harp. Before I drop $55 on the Westalee products, I'd appreciate feedback on how difficult it is to use the ruler from those who have tried. Does it feel really awkward at first? How long is the learning curve?
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I have the Bernina Foot and rulers, I really like them but it depends on what designed rulers you get. I find it much easier to do the inside of my circle template rather then going around the outside. I put on my Machinger gloves and am able to do a pretty good job.
Maybe someone who has the Westalee set up will comment. |
I have Westalee & Gina Perkes rulers. Wish I had known about Gina's first. Hers are a more practical, useful design in my opinion.
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I have the Westalee ruler and beginner ruler kit. I am just now using it on my Halloween wall hanging. The key is to have the no-slip material on the bottom of the ruler and to wear gloves. (I use regular garden gloves where I cut the index finger and thumb out so I have fingers free to grab thread and such.)
You align the ruler to the edge of the foot, support the ruler with one hand and the quilt with the other. Then move the quilt - keeping pressure on the ruler against the foot. It takes just a bit of practice to get the hang of it. Now I even use the ruler to do SID. LOVE IT! |
Well, I just ordered the ruler kit. Let's see how this goes!
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I'm going to take an all-day class on the Westalee rulers - am so anxious to try it. Learning curve will depend on the individual but I think it will be worth the investment
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i love rulers. Not hard just different
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I am taking a 7 week class with the Westalee rulers. It's really fun. I've done some ruler work with the basic starter kit too and you can do quite a bit using what comes in that kit.
The main trick is to remember to keep your foot against the ruler. Sounds obvious, but it's easy to start to wander. I think you'll enjoy it. Watson |
Originally Posted by Cybrarian
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I have Westalee & Gina Perkes rulers. Wish I had known about Gina's first. Hers are a more practical, useful design in my opinion.
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When you get your Westalee foot there is a spacer that they suggest you use to get the correct height for the foot placement. That's a good general guideline but if you find you are getting skipped stitches you may need to lower it slightly.
Rob |
For me, it felt awkward at first. But like anything else, the more you do it, the easier it is. I have most trouble with the circle ones. There's always a place that's awkward when coming back around on the circle.
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Originally Posted by Watson
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The main trick is to remember to keep your foot against the ruler. Sounds obvious, but it's easy to start to wander.
I think you'll enjoy it. Watson |
I purchased the Westalee set this spring but since I don't get much time to sew during the summer months, I have only done a little test drive with them...I think they will be fun. Good luck Pudge.
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I'm unfamiliar with this.
Do you need a special foot with this ruler? I have a Juki 2010Q |
Yes to SusieQOH, you do need a special foot that is taller so it doesn't sew over the foot. I too have the 2010 and love it.
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Originally Posted by dms
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Yes to SusieQOH, you do need a special foot that is taller so it doesn't sew over the foot. I too have the 2010 and love it.
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Originally Posted by Pudge
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I was thinking of trying the Westalee foot with basic ruler to quilt on my Babylock Jane which is a straight stitch machine with a decent sized harp. Before I drop $55 on the Westalee products, I'd appreciate feedback on how difficult it is to use the ruler from those who have tried. Does it feel really awkward at first? How long is the learning curve?
I took the plunge. Here is a great website https://www.punchwithjudy.com.au/sho...ies-and-tools/. With the exchange rate I got the foot, basic ruler set AND a forever access complete video ruler course for under $100. Check it out. |
Juki TL Ruler Foot
Originally Posted by SusieQOH
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dms- thanks for the response. What foot do I need? Can you give me a link or something?
https://www.kenssewingcenter.com/juk...s-p-32881.html Hope that helps - Christine |
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