Stippling....
#21
Originally Posted by katsewnsew
Originally Posted by Rachel
the first time I did it, I bought a stippling stencil and marked the quilt. It gave me a good idea of the feel of it and turned out great. I'd recommend that until you're more comfortable with it.
#22
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Lots of practice (I'm still working on this part) and I set the stitch length to zero. Machine doesn't drop feed dogs so I use the supreme slider over the feed dogs and that works pretty well. On a cheapy Brother machine.
#24
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Location: Mesa, Arizona
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Not bad. The first time I tried it, it was in the morning after about 3 cups coffee!!! Needless to say, pedal to the metal and off I went!!! What a mess! I couldn't stop! No more coffee before I stipple, that is for sure!
#27
It looks pretty good, you're not having any tension problems, you just need practice, it does get better, and easier with practice. Yes, you have to flatten it as you go, but it will become second nature with practice.
#28
Originally Posted by bejay28
Ok here is a picture of my experiance with Free Motion..... AUGGGG!!!!!!!
#29
Originally Posted by katsewnsew
Oops, forgot to answer your question, I use the Pounce Pad. Or for free hand drawing, I use chalk.
Ok, stupid question, well 2 actually. Can you iron the chalk? and does it just wash out? I wash all quilts after they are done.
and I don't drink coffee, but WINE sure creates awesome results! lol
#30
I learned from another thread on the board to turn my machine. I move the right side of my machine to the back. This way, I have complete freedom to move my fabric right and left. It felt like I was trying to write with the wrong hand for awhile, but after I got used to it, it is the only way I can FMQ now.
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