Which side of the quilt do you do your quilting?
05-26-2011, 06:44 AM
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Actually, there is a book out there exactly for quilting from the back. You either follow the motifs on the back or if you want to use a heavy thread that won't go thru the needle, put it in the bobbin and quilt from the back. I did it on a small quilt because I couldn't see what I was doing on the front cause the fabric was so wild and the eyes don't work like they used to. So it's not a silly question - I've never heard anything silly when it comes to quilting anyway- do your own thing and enjoy it!! That's the beauty of this hobby (or passion) :) Marlene
05-26-2011, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
yes you can do it either way.
Benartex even sells quilt backing 108 inches with the quilt design lines already marked.
you just quilt from the back following the lines and when your done you toss it in the machine and the lines wash away.
here's a link to the product
http://benartex.fabric-discount1.us/..._The_Yard.html
Benartex even sells quilt backing 108 inches with the quilt design lines already marked.
you just quilt from the back following the lines and when your done you toss it in the machine and the lines wash away.
here's a link to the product
http://benartex.fabric-discount1.us/..._The_Yard.html
05-26-2011, 07:04 AM
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It doesn't sound silly; sounds like an interesting discovery. I think most people prefer to quilt on the front so they can control any tucks, or gathers in the "pretty" side of the quilt. But, you know, all those "rules" are made to be broken.
05-26-2011, 07:05 AM
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Have a question. Love to hand quilt but not able to make the teeny stitches come through the same size on the back SO, if one was to quilt from the back, would you perhaps make larger stitches and/or space them further apart?
05-26-2011, 08:10 AM
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I use an older machine that doesn't let me put the feed dogs down too, and I cut a piece of template plastic and taped it over the feed dogs and went to work (it worked great)! You can also use a business card with a smooth face (some have a rougher texture that catches at the fabric and makes it difficult to FMQ. Hope this helps.[/quote]
Do you need to make a hole for the needle? This sounds great, thanks so much![/quote]
Yes, if you make your own cover, you need a hole for the needle. Also, I set my stitch length to zero so the feed dogs don't try to "feed" against the cover.
Do you need to make a hole for the needle? This sounds great, thanks so much![/quote]
Yes, if you make your own cover, you need a hole for the needle. Also, I set my stitch length to zero so the feed dogs don't try to "feed" against the cover.
05-26-2011, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowsnow55
I'm thinking of marking the next one on the back, as the front has too many darks. I find it impossible to find markings on dark, no matter what I use. So I'm going to try it soon.
05-26-2011, 09:36 AM
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I have a Viking MegaQuilter which is the same machine as the Hobby Quilter - you will love it for FMQ!! The extension table is so nice. I use a Supreme Slider on it, set my stitch length to 0 and lower the pressor foot pressure to about 2. I have a Juki FM foot which is smaller so you can see where the needle is going much better. I also taped a piece of sponge to my foot control so I can't go too fast as the slowest speed on the machine is still too fast for me. I have better control at a slower speed. Took a class from Patsy Thompson and am addicted to feathers!! :D Enjoy your machine - they're great at piecing too!! Marlene
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