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Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose
Originally Posted by Stitchnripper
I do FMQ on my dinky Brother mechanical which isn't very big at all. I once wrestled a king size through it but that was SITD. If I start in the middle and work out I can do a pretty big one. For me, I have found that "puddling" works better than rolling. Just my preference.
I have a brother cs6000i and not much throat space either....and I also puddle.....is way easier to maneuver than a big roll |
Puddling: my understanding is that it's kinda like folding the quilt like a fan instead of rolling. Alot of people find this easier to manage than the roll.
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I use the janome 6600P, and love it. I wouldn;t trade it for any other for quilting...the accufeed foot, is worth it all. I also use the thread made specifically for bobbins, the bobbin holds alot more of it because the thread is so thin, but it is strong also...I would suggest you to try the bobbin thread first before trading machines.
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If you have a Singer 201, why don't you try FMQ on that before you spend your money? It has a huge throat and I believe that the feed dogs drop. If you don't have the right foot (I "think" its the darning foot) they are relatively inexpensive and very available. There's people on the board who FMQ with 201--ask them to tell you about it! Good luck on your decision:)
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Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
Yes I think you should upgrade and send me your old one.... :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by sheree alexander
If you have a Singer 201, why don't you try FMQ on that before you spend your money? It has a huge throat and I believe that the feed dogs drop. If you don't have the right foot (I "think" its the darning foot) they are relatively inexpensive and very available. There's people on the board who FMQ with 201--ask them to tell you about it! Good luck on your decision:)
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Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
Yes I think you should upgrade and send me your old one.... :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by Jerseyrayne
I just started doing fmq, and I am using my Viking #1+ machine. It is a little tight, it is only 7 1/2" throat space. I have been reading alot and searching alot of machines and I am confused. I am wondering if 1 1/2" would make enough of a difference to spend the money on a new machine? I would really appreciate your opinions. Should I keep the Viking and get either a Janome 1600P or Juki 98Q or 2010Q? Or should I sell my Viking and get a Janome 6600P? I like the looks of the Janome 7700 but it is out of my price range. Also I quilt on a table, not a frame. But I thought maybe down the road a gracie frame, don't know, I only have a 10x11 sewing room and it is packed. I do have a Singer 201 that I can do piecing on also. Any input you can give would be really helpful.
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I upgraded from a well-used Kenmore (from 1966) to a Janome 6600P and love it! I suggest you do some research on the machines that interest you and then go test-drive them before making your decision. Most LQS are more than happy to let you sew on their machines to make sure you are getting exactly what you want!
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I have the janome 6600 and I love it.
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