Long arm quilting question
02-22-2025, 06:27 PM
#11
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I don't understand how pinning to the bottom will make any difference when I already keep sides "justified" with centering tape and pinning.....
And my friend, who has the exact same set up does not have this problem which leads me to believe it must be something to do with take up/winding the quilt....
And my friend, who has the exact same set up does not have this problem which leads me to believe it must be something to do with take up/winding the quilt....
02-22-2025, 06:30 PM
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The side the roller gears are on always seems to want to roll tighter than the far end, l've found...the longer the bars, the more this is evident. When l float, l left and floof the quilt top only with each advance, then smoothe out and baste sides from belly bar to where my previous basting begins. Next, l use clips on the belly bar, then attach side leads. If the backing is thick ( flannel, etc., l mount that on lower bar ( meant for the top) so the clips can secure the belly bar nicely. I keep a water bottle handy for easing fullness on any problem areas ( you should never try stretching what's next to a poufy area). Sometimes the can of starch comes out too, if need be. I'm a volunteer quilter for QOV, and have all types of skill levels sending me tops. I always get them off the frame squared/ even.
Could you please clarify what you mean by :
"when I float, I left and floof the quilt top only with each advance"???
I anchor top and bottom of backing, float batting and top (after anchoring the top with a basting line done with channel locks)...
I think my problem must be something to do with rolling the quilt and you seem to have a bit of a line on what might be wrong here... maybe if I roll using the opposite side to lock....
