My first free motion quilt!

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05-05-2010, 06:28 AM

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mama's place

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You might have read some of my posts on here and another forum about my many problems with tension on the bobbin using my Kenmore aka/Janome machine attempting free motion quilting. I took a class even and have just worried myself to death with tension issues. Last week I tried a Husqvarna Mega Quilter at a JoAnns the bottom tension on my very hurried loops etc. was perfect. I think Janome/Kenmore doesn't easily do FMQ. I thought I was the problem. Am looking for a 2nd machine to do my FMQ only.

05-05-2010, 06:30 AM

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mama's place

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Anyone else have similar problems with a Janome and the bobbin stitches tension when doing FMQ?

05-05-2010, 06:47 AM

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omak

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BRAVO!!! SUCCESS!!! <wave>

05-05-2010, 06:54 AM

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Grinster

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Fabulous Job! I am still not brave enough to FM on a quilt top. I keep practicing and am close. I will share when I do, it if comes out nice. Congratulations on the nice quilting!

05-05-2010, 11:43 PM

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zz-pd

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you have done a beautiful job on the quilting and the quilt. thank you for sharing. God bless. Penny

05-07-2010, 07:22 AM

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Rainbow

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I am in AWE !!!! I have practiced stippling/meandering and keep breaking my needle - time and time and time again. Hopefully, if more practice, the work will become easier.

GREAT WORK !!

05-10-2010, 11:35 AM

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grammypatty7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by schwanton

Thanks to everyone who offered their suggestions and links on how to free motion quilt! I finally got the nerve to try it and love the results. I only used a meandering pattern but plan on trying again and fine tuning my skills. I hope the pictures show the quilting details!

Congratulations! You did a beautiful job. One of these days I need to try again as my first two attempts were a disaster but now I know I need to use a different batting. My polyester is too puffy in my opinion.