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09-01-2009, 06:43 AM
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perfect....thanks soooo much! I'm so inspired to start this...I just can't wait. it annoys me that I don't have a lot of time to sew....2 young kids and a husband that works 12 hr shifts makes that hard....but I try. I can't wait to get my sons quilt back from the quilter and post it (even though it's a super simple quilt)
Love that blog!!
thank you all so much for your help. I can't believe i just got sucked into another message board....my husband is going to love this!! :lol:
Love that blog!!
thank you all so much for your help. I can't believe i just got sucked into another message board....my husband is going to love this!! :lol:
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
Hi Rymer,
The walking foot is for doing straight quilting using the feed dogs. You would use this for SID, straight outline quilting, like a 1/4" echo from your seams or an all over straight grid. The walking foot acts like a regular presser foot but has an attaching lever (for lack of a better word, sometimes looks like a tuning fork) which attaches to the needle shank, the part of your sewing machine that holds the needle. This allows the foot to move up and down with your needle "walking" along the quilt sandwich ensuring even feed of top and bottom layers.
The darning foot also known as a big foot, open foot and I have even heard it referred to as an embroidery foot you use with the feed dogs disengaged or in the "down" position. The quilt sandwich is moved under the needle by you, the machine does no movement of the quilt sandwich because the feed dogs are down. This is the foot for FMQ which is things like the meander (aka stippling), circles, pebbling, feathers, or any free motion design where you want to quilt in any direction.
Check out Leah's free motion quilt blog for more info on FMQ. She did a great job putting this together and gives lots of inspiration and hints for FMQ. Her blog is http://www.freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/
The walking foot is for doing straight quilting using the feed dogs. You would use this for SID, straight outline quilting, like a 1/4" echo from your seams or an all over straight grid. The walking foot acts like a regular presser foot but has an attaching lever (for lack of a better word, sometimes looks like a tuning fork) which attaches to the needle shank, the part of your sewing machine that holds the needle. This allows the foot to move up and down with your needle "walking" along the quilt sandwich ensuring even feed of top and bottom layers.
The darning foot also known as a big foot, open foot and I have even heard it referred to as an embroidery foot you use with the feed dogs disengaged or in the "down" position. The quilt sandwich is moved under the needle by you, the machine does no movement of the quilt sandwich because the feed dogs are down. This is the foot for FMQ which is things like the meander (aka stippling), circles, pebbling, feathers, or any free motion design where you want to quilt in any direction.
Check out Leah's free motion quilt blog for more info on FMQ. She did a great job putting this together and gives lots of inspiration and hints for FMQ. Her blog is http://www.freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/
09-01-2009, 07:17 AM
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Welcome Rymer, from Pleasant Hill, CA. I hope you stick with the board and get into all the fun!! You can learn so much here, it's amazing. Jump in and be sure to post pictures of your work. You'll get lots of encouragement and motivation!
09-01-2009, 04:16 PM
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well ladies...here is the quilt I made for my bed before my 4 yr old daughter was born! I still have yet to finish hand sewing the edge on, it's attached at least! LOL anyway here she is...........I think I could have done better w/ fabric selection but oh well, it's not my strong point.
[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...1/IMG_4626.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...1/IMG_4626.jpg[/IMG]
09-01-2009, 07:16 PM
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Hello and welcome from an Iowa girl :lol: :lol: :lol:
Rymer--don't apologize. We all started simple and grew. And still have a lot to learn. You will, too. That's why this site is here.
By the way--your colors look very nice together; you've varied the scale of your prints as well. Keep up the good work. FYI I haven't gotten any pics downloaded yet! :oops: Not sure what I'm doing wrong--you are a step a head of some of us.
Rymer--don't apologize. We all started simple and grew. And still have a lot to learn. You will, too. That's why this site is here.
By the way--your colors look very nice together; you've varied the scale of your prints as well. Keep up the good work. FYI I haven't gotten any pics downloaded yet! :oops: Not sure what I'm doing wrong--you are a step a head of some of us.
09-01-2009, 07:34 PM
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Welcome from CT! I think you did a GREAT job on your first quilt - and ALSO on managing to post it on your FIRST try! That's way better than I did!
You're right to be worried about finding us - you'll find yourself spending a lot time learning new things here and talking to new friends!
You're right to be worried about finding us - you'll find yourself spending a lot time learning new things here and talking to new friends!
09-09-2009, 05:21 PM
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Missed you earlier, so I wanted to welcome you to the board. Your quilt looks good! And I am impressed that you were able to post a picture! I am still having difficulty with that. That and a new computer!
Anyway, Welcome from Missouri! :lol:
Anyway, Welcome from Missouri! :lol:
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