How many of you machine quilt with you regular machine?
#132
Originally Posted by MIJul
I do. I have a Pfaff and the built in "even feed" foot makes all the difference. My previous machine was a Janome, which I loved, but I had to attach a special foot and it never worked all that great. A long arm machine is on my wish list for when I retire from my full time day job, and I'm trying to save the money to be able to buy one then. Until then, I'll machine quilt with pleasure using my Pfaff.
#133
Originally Posted by k3n
Originally Posted by EverNow
I've read all the posts and the one thing no one mentions is the traditional quilting challange of hand quilting. I use my sewing machine only for pieacing. The quilting I do by hand. I know it's a long process but gives more personal satifaction and pride in your perfect stitches. I don't admire machine quilted quilts. They may be pretty but to me they have no soul.
#138
Originally Posted by Evie
Yep, do my quilting on my Singer -- straight lines with attached walking foot and FM with darning foot. Largest was a twin 75 x 90. Oh, that was a struggle through that small harp! :x
I also do hand quilting or will mix hand & machine.
#139
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I want to learn FMQ, but I don't know how to drop the feeddogs. I have a Fleetwood machine that is over 50 years old and still sews great. I also have a Singer that my daughter gave me that is a much later model. Much later!
Can anyone help me with the feeddogs?
Can anyone help me with the feeddogs?
#140
Not all sewing machines can drop the dog feed. I have a Brother and it has a switch in the back that slides over. I also have an older Singer 125 (made in 1953) and there's a large screw of sorts under the machine that I can turn to lower or raise the feed dogs. You can buy a plate to cover the dog feed for some machines. You ought to google your machines and see what it says about them.
Originally Posted by luce321
I want to learn FMQ, but I don't know how to drop the feeddogs. I have a Fleetwood machine that is over 50 years old and still sews great. I also have a Singer that my daughter gave me that is a much later model. Much later!
Can anyone help me with the feeddogs?
Can anyone help me with the feeddogs?
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