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Both the slider and the table are in the closet. Did not work well. Now have a table that my machine fits flush in.
Much better.
Still have to keep the pull off the quilt by keeping it loose in front of the machine.

I found two things - one, have the bulk of the quilt on a chair next to yours so it holds the weight of the quilt. Second, the quilt part you are sewing should be in your lap - making sure it does not weigh down the fabric as it goes through the walking foot. If it is pulled, the stitches get too small and are harder to remove, should that be necessary. There is a lot of re-positioning, but it does work.

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Originally Posted by Dina (Post 6621910)

You might be able to make use of your ironing board to help support the weight of the quilt. I set mine up along the side of my sewing desk, with the end sticking out like a peninsular to my left. I can reach out and touch it with my left arm. I then adjust the height so it is the same height as my sewing desk. It really makes quilting easier for me. I mainly use SID or straight lines, so I don't know who this would help with any other way of quilting. (I bought a sewing machine extension table, but my quilts sort of get stuck under the edge, and it is just one more step to free the quilt before I can continue sewing. The ironing board works better for me.)

Good luck. You will figure out what works for you.

Dina

I also use my ironing board. I also have a large extension for my Brothers NX 2000. Before I purchased my Brothers, I had a plexiglass platform made for my Pfaff. I use that now behind my Brothers so that I don't have those edges.

Also, I agree with the post regarding the small area for FMQ. I have to tell myself - take your time. You worked hard to piece this quilt now stop and start and reset and stop whining. (I whine a lot to myself.) Anyway, there really is a time to reset and sew. I have learned to love the process. It really helps. Good luck.

Also be sure you are using the right foot. When I first started I was using a foot that looked alot like a free motion foot but did not have the spring - it would not let me move the fabric even with the feed dogs down. It was miserable and so was I. The correct foot certainly helps.