What I learned during my first FMQ on my DSM
08-27-2011, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by SharBear
Last week I used a HQ Sweet 16 sit down. When I was going to do some FMQ on my DSM last night I decided that there was no reason not to turn my machine so that the head was oriented the same as the Sweet 16. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!
That changed my whole perspective. Of course, if you have your DSM set into a table you aren't going to be able to swivel it 90 degrees. But if you don't -- give it a try and see how it feels.
That changed my whole perspective. Of course, if you have your DSM set into a table you aren't going to be able to swivel it 90 degrees. But if you don't -- give it a try and see how it feels.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-46691-1.htm
I saved these links a long time ago. I have not tried it yet, but want to.
08-27-2011, 07:54 AM
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[quote=ShirlinAZ]
DSM = Domestic Sewing Machine. Any standard sewing machine, not short/mid/long arm machine.
Thank you! I've got three great ones. froggyintexas
Originally Posted by
O.K. What is DSM?[/quote
O.K. What is DSM?[/quote
DSM = Domestic Sewing Machine. Any standard sewing machine, not short/mid/long arm machine.
08-27-2011, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Glassquilt
My tongue was all over the place! It was actually kinda funny (picture child with tongue stuck out as they are concentrating intently on coloring or some other project).
Sometimes it take years to perfect the tongue thing.
Sometimes it take years to perfect the tongue thing.
08-27-2011, 08:07 AM
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2. Always FMQ alone...
You are so true.
I set a timer for 30 min. When it goes off, I do some stretches, drink a glass of water or "whatever", do the pit stops, check my email, then set the timer again and put the pedal to the metal!
You are so true.
I set a timer for 30 min. When it goes off, I do some stretches, drink a glass of water or "whatever", do the pit stops, check my email, then set the timer again and put the pedal to the metal!
08-27-2011, 08:11 AM
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I've noticed that alot of people recommend you practice on 12" squares but that didn't seem to work as well for me as a baby size quilt. It just seemed that by the time I got comfortable with my stitches I ran out of space with the squares where with the small quilts I could try all kind of different stitches. I have to try that 90 degree thing thanks for the tip.
08-27-2011, 08:18 AM
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[quote=Stitchnripper]
You can say that again! All I have for assistance is this board and google. :) And believe me, both have been great
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
HI Mellie,
Just this morning I was FMQ on my DSM and realized I was not as tense in my shoulders as I have been and am began to feel as though I was starting to make some progress. I have found that working in smaller areas (blocks) on doll quilts is helping me. In practicing to begin working on a doll quilt, I set up a smaller quilt sandwich to practice what was in my mind's eye. Here are a few photos to show what I was doing. Hope it helps and encourages you.
I am also finding that doing the more dense FMQ in smaller areas is giving me better control for when I do a larger quilt than a doll quilt.... I hope.
Side note: I do suggest
a. FREQUENTLY stopping with your needle down and turning the fabric in a better direction to continue going where you want to go
b. going off, if you can, to the side of the sandwich to get a fresh start
c. actually getting up and go do something else for a short bit (maybe view a few topics on this board). I found I was pleasantly refreshed when I returned.
:-D
Just this morning I was FMQ on my DSM and realized I was not as tense in my shoulders as I have been and am began to feel as though I was starting to make some progress. I have found that working in smaller areas (blocks) on doll quilts is helping me. In practicing to begin working on a doll quilt, I set up a smaller quilt sandwich to practice what was in my mind's eye. Here are a few photos to show what I was doing. Hope it helps and encourages you.
I am also finding that doing the more dense FMQ in smaller areas is giving me better control for when I do a larger quilt than a doll quilt.... I hope.
Side note: I do suggest
a. FREQUENTLY stopping with your needle down and turning the fabric in a better direction to continue going where you want to go
b. going off, if you can, to the side of the sandwich to get a fresh start
c. actually getting up and go do something else for a short bit (maybe view a few topics on this board). I found I was pleasantly refreshed when I returned.
:-D
08-27-2011, 08:42 AM
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There is one important FMQ tool that hasn't been mentioned! Right now I'm quilting a 7x8' queen size with a lot of huge appliques on it... very heavy and hard to handle. My DH holds the rolled ends (sometimes folded ends) and moves it this way or that according to which way my head jerks. There is no way I could handle it all by myself.
Yes, he is for hire, for only $1000/hour! And you pay shipping.
Yes, the quilt has grown like Topsy and may never be practical on a bed. It is my first quilt for us (after about 60 for others). We designed it together and now he's helping me sew it.
Back off ladies, he's mine :>)
Yes, he is for hire, for only $1000/hour! And you pay shipping.
Yes, the quilt has grown like Topsy and may never be practical on a bed. It is my first quilt for us (after about 60 for others). We designed it together and now he's helping me sew it.
Back off ladies, he's mine :>)
08-27-2011, 09:49 AM
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[quote=ShirlinAZ]
It can also be darling sewing machine when things are going well or d***** sewing machine when things aren't going quite so well. :D ~ Chris
Originally Posted by
O.K. What is DSM?[/quote
O.K. What is DSM?[/quote
DSM = Domestic Sewing Machine. Any standard sewing machine, not short/mid/long arm machine.
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