Free motion quilting
06-01-2010, 05:41 PM
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I did try this for some practicing on a design for my background. I discovered quickly that the cord to my foot control isn't long enough to reach from the side (now the back of the machine), to the floor. I just took a covered box of fabric and stuck under the foot. It's a bit high w/ one foot on the box and the other on the floor, but I can get used to it, I think. The process worked great, and I'm wondering why I didn't think of this before.
06-01-2010, 05:48 PM
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Never would have thought of the adhesive vinyl and the form panels. Great idea and so much easier and adjustable when you want to use the machine for other sewing. Have been trying to talk myself into purchasing the teflon sheet. Now won't have to and can use that money for other projects.
Thanks so much for sharing. The quilters on this board are so full of very helpful information.
Thanks so much for sharing. The quilters on this board are so full of very helpful information.
06-01-2010, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bezzie58
i am a little confused does the needle still sew the same as if you were sitting in front of the machine or is there a way to turn that also?
06-10-2010, 11:55 AM
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Newbie1001, have you noticed how many times someone has referred back to your design for turning the machine facing you when you free motion quilt? I wanted to thank you again for sharing this with us.
Regards, Dorothy
Regards, Dorothy
06-11-2010, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by newbie1001
The laminate came on a roll in the shelf liner section of Walmart. It has an adhesive on the back and I just rolled it around to block to hold it together and to get that smooth surface. Had thought about getting that teflon thing (SuperGlider?), but this is a lot cheaper and bigger.
08-01-2010, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Great idea!! That is about the same placement of the machine as if it was on a quilting frame. I think it would be tons easier that way!!
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