FMQ Tips for Pfaff 130?
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FMQ Tips for Pfaff 130?
I'm ready to try fmq on my new Pfaff 130 (super score at thrift- $25. with cabinet, looks and sews like brand new! ). does anyone have some tips to share? There are so many things to adjust on the machine - it's a bit daunting. I got a darning foot with the machine so plan to use it as I couldn't find any listings on the web for a quilting foot specifically for a 130. Maybe all Pfaff feet fit all Pfaff machines?? Being a vintage Singer collector, I know zero about Pfaffs. I just couldn't pass up this beauty and only later did I discover what a treasure I got. I'm giggling with excitement! Any help with adjustments, tips, etc. would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
#3
I'm actually FMQ/doing ruler quilting on my Pfaff 130 right now. This is what I do: Top tension at 5. Stitch width dial at 0. Bottom tension at 1 o'clock. Feed dogs lowered. I use a Schmetz Quilting needle, size 90/14. I use a basic low shank FMQing foot for FMQ, and the Westlee (Sew Steady) low shank ruler foot for ruler quilting. It's a gem to quilt on! Here is a picture of mine being used on another quilt, not my current project.
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I'm actually FMQ/doing ruler quilting on my Pfaff 130 right now. This is what I do: Top tension at 5. Stitch width dial at 0. Bottom tension at 1 o'clock. Feed dogs lowered. I use a Schmetz Quilting needle, size 90/14. I use a basic low shank FMQing foot for FMQ, and the Westlee (Sew Steady) low shank ruler foot for ruler quilting. It's a gem to quilt on! Here is a picture of mine being used on another quilt, not my current project.