Quilting on a Treadle
01-07-2010, 12:32 PM
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Try allbrands.com. I've done business with them for years and never had a problem.
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http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp08912.html
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01-07-2010, 12:36 PM
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I have not tried using a feed dog cover not made for the machine but would guess it would not work well.
Some machines do allow you to cover the feed dogs, set the stitch length to zero, and free motion quilt with them. I've tried that and can tell you the Stoppax works much better.
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Some machines do allow you to cover the feed dogs, set the stitch length to zero, and free motion quilt with them. I've tried that and can tell you the Stoppax works much better.
Cricket
01-07-2010, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by cricket_iscute
Try allbrands.com. I've done business with them for years and never had a problem.
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http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp08912.html
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01-07-2010, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by cricket_iscute
I have not tried using a feed dog cover not made for the machine but would guess it would not work well.
Some machines do allow you to cover the feed dogs, set the stitch length to zero, and free motion quilt with them. I've tried that and can tell you the Stoppax works much better.
Cricket
Some machines do allow you to cover the feed dogs, set the stitch length to zero, and free motion quilt with them. I've tried that and can tell you the Stoppax works much better.
Cricket
Billy
12-11-2010, 11:51 AM
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i just came across the photo of your quilt that you pieced with your treadle machines. i love them...i recently bough and restored a "free" treadle sew. machine and i am still practicing filling the bobbin and sewing seams but getting pretty bored with it...i think i am ready to try piecing and quilting at least one project with this machine. do you have any tips? i did discover that the machine will take schmetz needles so i am stocked up with those for a good while.
12-12-2010, 10:40 AM
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I do all of my quilts on treadles and I do not think I will ever use any other type of machine to be honest with you. But as for tips I really do not have any other than take your time and enjoy the process.
For me making a quilt on a treadle is the most relaxing experience ever. When I step into my studio and start sewing it is like I stepped back in time to the early 1900's and it just stands still. I am in my own world and nothing else matters. If you have seen my studio you will see I have 19 vintage machines that I can use for my central treadle and there are lots of vintage items to go along with them sitting around. All of that just adds to the experience.
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For me making a quilt on a treadle is the most relaxing experience ever. When I step into my studio and start sewing it is like I stepped back in time to the early 1900's and it just stands still. I am in my own world and nothing else matters. If you have seen my studio you will see I have 19 vintage machines that I can use for my central treadle and there are lots of vintage items to go along with them sitting around. All of that just adds to the experience.
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12-12-2010, 05:07 PM
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thankyou billy- my machine is a "free", that was manufactured in rockford illinois. it was dusty and the belt had rotted when i found it. some wd40 and good furniture wax cleaned and shined her up pretty good. i think i will enjoy using this machine especially on these long cold days of winter.
02-12-2011, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Blockhead
Anyway, here is my treadle attempt. I completed most of the blocks on 2 treadles, but because of tension problems, I did a few on a featherweight. All vintage machines at least.
The design is callee Pleated Log Cabin. Here are the blocks, all rather wonky. I've not sewn them together because, at the time, I didn't know how to approach it :oops: Now I have a clue, I just haven't gotten around to it.
The design is callee Pleated Log Cabin. Here are the blocks, all rather wonky. I've not sewn them together because, at the time, I didn't know how to approach it :oops: Now I have a clue, I just haven't gotten around to it.
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