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#61
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Location: Manchester, NH
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Originally Posted by quiltaroni
I use my Janome 6600 but our local fabric store is offering rental time on a long arm this year so I am going to give it a try
#62
I have a Pfaff Grand Quilter and Inspira frame which is a whole lot like the Mega Quilter. There is a good sized learning curve to use this machine. I suggest you join the Yahoo group for Pfaff Grand Quilters. The moderator, Chris, is the most knowledgable person on these machines. There is tons of information and troubleshooting tips. Don't give up. I found that prewound NEB bobbins, and using poly embroidery thread gives me great results.
#64
I have a home stretched mid arm machine. I guess it's almost a long arm. It has taken many years to be able to quilt with it, but I do love it. It does take practice, practice and more practice. If you do have a set up - I would say load some practice fabric on and go to town, Yes, you will have trouble with many things - but breathe deep and take a break, then quilt some more.
If you already have that set up, just use it. It will be worth it once you get past the trouble.
If you already have that set up, just use it. It will be worth it once you get past the trouble.
#65
I just started quilting this fall and have made only 4 quilts. I quilted them all on my sewing machine. I did spend a month practicing free motion quilting before I attempted it on a quilt. I wouldn't enter one of my quilts in a quilt show; but I get better with each quilt and I really enjoy doing the free motion quilting on my sewing machine.
#68
For the small wallhangings, runners and such, I just SID, outline and simple things like that on one of my regular machines. I have a mid-arm, a Brother 1500 that sits on a New Joy. They cost a lot less, but there are downfalls. With a set-up like I have, you start out with a 5" quilting area. You have to keep in mind that, as you quilt, you lose more and more area, the queen size I just did went down to almost a 3" area, so you have to plan designs well. I am still trying to figure out how to have a large enough area so that I can "blend" the quilting, making it not look like it was done in rows. They say this is a sign that I am ready to upgrade to a LA!!! I can quilt up to a 105" quilt on it.
I am also wanting to learn more about FMQ on a domestic machine for my smaller pieces so I don't have to just SID and outline. Will be checking out the website mentioned before.
I am also wanting to learn more about FMQ on a domestic machine for my smaller pieces so I don't have to just SID and outline. Will be checking out the website mentioned before.
#70
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: lexington ky
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Originally Posted by kateyb
I free motion quilt with my regular machine. I have even done a king size quilt this way.
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