I'm new and I am trying free motion quilting... with problems...

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07-15-2010, 03:13 PM

#61

Quilting Nana

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My machine has an auto foot lift. When I FMQ I have to turn it off.
Maybe your machine has one????

07-15-2010, 04:32 PM

#62

stormatsea45

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No, I have a Bernina with a hands free knee lifter that will lift the foot when I want it to, and I use it in FMQ and it will release the tension so I can move easily from one place to another(no stitching going on then). But you have to put the foot back down or you have no tension.

07-15-2010, 04:44 PM

#63

jeanmaire

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Haven't tried free motion quilting, but been reading up on it and hope to try it soon.

07-15-2010, 08:29 PM

#64

IBQUILTIN

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Always try the most simple thing first. Did you drop your presser foot?

07-16-2010, 03:53 PM

#65

topper1

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sounds to me like its not correct foot for machine, I dont think its u.

07-18-2010, 02:28 PM

#66

Linda1

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On youtube Leah Day took the spring off of her free motion foot. I have watched her and she makes it look so easy but as of this time I still can't get it right.