Do You Face Your Machine?
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Do You Face Your Machine?
I have recently seen pics of a domestic machine set up for FMQ in which the quilter would face the left side of the machine, rather than the front. I'm guessing that with a FMQ foot on, there would be no issue setting it up this way? Unless your machine is like mine, and doesn't like to go in a NE direction?
I couldn't do it with my Sew Steady table in place anyway, but I might try it with the table removed, just to see if it's possible.
Does anyone quilt like this, and if so, how is it different/better?
I couldn't do it with my Sew Steady table in place anyway, but I might try it with the table removed, just to see if it's possible.
Does anyone quilt like this, and if so, how is it different/better?
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The one comment that comes out each time this discussion comes round is the difficulty
in reaching the machine controls controls for adjustments.
Though, we all need to do what works for us ...
There's no harm in trying it ... and if this works for you, then go for it!
in reaching the machine controls controls for adjustments.
Though, we all need to do what works for us ...
There's no harm in trying it ... and if this works for you, then go for it!
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I prefer sitting the way it was designed. I'm sort of considering a sit down mid arm, in a table, not a frame. I liked the handiquilter but I don't like the way it was oriented. Brother makes one that comes with a table that allows it to go either way. Not sure if I need one, but, am going to a show later this year and will play with them.
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I sew the usual way on my domestic. I do a front facing sit down mid arm (Tiara III). That orientation really works for the way I do FMQ. I tried several different machines before buying but I love the wide field of vision the front facing machine gives you. Try different machines and you'll determine which works best for you.
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I have recently seen pics of a domestic machine set up for FMQ in which the quilter would face the left side of the machine, rather than the front. I'm guessing that with a FMQ foot on, there would be no issue setting it up this way? Unless your machine is like mine, and doesn't like to go in a NE direction?
I couldn't do it with my Sew Steady table in place anyway, but I might try it with the table removed, just to see if it's possible.
Does anyone quilt like this, and if so, how is it different/better?
I couldn't do it with my Sew Steady table in place anyway, but I might try it with the table removed, just to see if it's possible.
Does anyone quilt like this, and if so, how is it different/better?
Just hang in there in the beginning of video one. She improved as they move along.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_b9WjeP0mU&t=381s
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 02-11-2019 at 05:52 PM. Reason: shouting/all caps
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