boarders on longarm
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boarders on longarm
So I purchased a Viking longarm quilter-18 inch...question is - do you quilt the center first then the boarders and remove & turn for other 2 boarders or do boarders as you go? I have done 6 quilts and have questions on the easiest way
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As I understand it, generally you start at the top and work your way down, rolling the quilt as you go. Basting is also done as you go, as needed.
Re the borders, I do the top and then once I get to it, then the bottom. Then I take it off the frame, re mount so I can do the sides (as top and bottom)
Re the borders, I do the top and then once I get to it, then the bottom. Then I take it off the frame, re mount so I can do the sides (as top and bottom)
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Depends on the quilt and the quilting design. I usually try and start at the top & go right down, doing the borders as I go. This works well with straight borders, like piano key, or freehand fills, like meanders. However, if the border design is going to 'flow' lengthwise, where a start & stop will be noticeable like a scroll or a long feather, I'll turn it.
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When I had my 18" quilt machine I went from the top to the bottom excluding the side borders and then turned it to do the side borders as the top and bottom. Now I have a 26" quilt machine and have learned how to chunk my side borders so they're done as I move down the quilt. Was always afraid to try my hand at chunking before but now it seems easier to me. Also helps to have a program to help with the layout of the patterns. I do have robotics on my machine too so another advantage for me. I do tend to work from the center outward splitting my long patterns when doing a border or E2E pattern to help with the draw-in.
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