Old 11-09-2019, 06:01 AM
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suspendedglass
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Default Where should your eyes be looking when quilting?

Ok so this might be a really silly question. I have a sit down simply 16. I have not done much quilting but some.

When I sat down to do a simple curvy wave pattern I realized , that as much, that many things need to be synchronized (speed, fabric movement etc.)I really did not know where to look. I drew 1/2" lines and and then did a curvy line up and down the straight line. (I am now thinking the curvy line should have been done between the 1/2 " lines!!!) I then realized my eyes were everywhere.

I have not got an open toe foot , only a closed toe.

Should you try to keep the pattern in view by looking at it within the closed toe foot or beyond it?

Because I am doing the curves using the straight line when I go up, and then down, I am basically going backwards and it becomes difficult to see the line behind the needle.

Could I please get some suggestions to help with were one should look?
Thanks so much,
Linda

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