Originally Posted by lovelyl
Originally Posted by judyjudyjudy
Well -- today I used my FW for the first time to do a block-of-the-month. It's a challenge to control the speed; I am using my heel on the pedal. It wants to jump from slow to fast, so am trying to find the sweet spot. I'm working with 2.5" pieces, chain stitching, and I don't have a rhythm in pulling out the pins. I'm using my hand on the wheel to maintain a speed -- and it brings back so many memories; I always used to have my right hand on the wheel. The process of sewing is slower than using my Viking -- but I love the slowness.
Amazing how light affects color in photos. The block on the machine is the same block in 2nd photo. The colors are true in photo #2.
I sew barefoot and use my big toe! :lol: :lol: :lol:
until i got my viking which has a generous foot pedal, i always sewed without shoes.
I am going to flip that pedal around, heel down, and use my bare big toe. How much fun! I'll find a sweet spot somewhere.
Thanks to all for your suggestions.