quilting a BIG quilt
#11
Originally Posted by Jeanniejo
YES !!! I try to do one quarter at a time so there isn't so much to deal with at once.
I also take over the dining room table to do anything that's a size twin or larger. That way, the table is large enough to support the bulk of the quilt as I quilt so it's less strain on my nekc and shoulders. And, I invested in quilt clips to roll up the edges and quilting gloves to make moving the quilt easier.
#12
Originally Posted by Tamara
Have you ever felt like you were trying to push a elephant threw a doggie door when quilting on a reg. sewing machine quilting a king size quilt. I spend the day doing this and I can't wait to get done with this one....
#13
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I've never made a quilt larger than a queen size. I hand quilt mine. Oh, the weight! I've only used a hoop on a stand, but I lay they quilt on chairs and stools around the hoop to get it off the floor, but also to help with distortion.
#15
Originally Posted by Ladyjanedoe
I've done several kings on my smaller Janome 4623. It's work but it's worth it when you can say you did it all yourself!
#16
I recently quilted a queen size flannel quilt on my old Bernina 830 - it came out really nice, but boy was it a lot of work! As with Jim's Gem, sending them out is not in my budget. Plus, I really like that I have done the whole quilt myself.
#19
There are a few different methods of making this easier to do in this book:
http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/code/mm8025.do
I bought the book and experimented with samples. Different methods may be preferable depending on if you've already assembled your top, did the center, but not the borders, etc. I haven't done anything big enough to try for real yet, but will be soon.
http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/code/mm8025.do
I bought the book and experimented with samples. Different methods may be preferable depending on if you've already assembled your top, did the center, but not the borders, etc. I haven't done anything big enough to try for real yet, but will be soon.
#20
Originally Posted by Tamara
Have you ever felt like you were trying to push a elephant threw a doggie door when quilting on a reg. sewing machine quilting a king size quilt. I spend the day doing this and I can't wait to get done with this one....
A friend of mine added a quilt top and backing to a huge down comforter for her hubby. Then she had to turn it right side out. She said that was a lot like gutting a whale. LOL
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