Extension table too slippery?
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Extension table too slippery?
I just finished an afternoon of walking foot quilting, using machingers, and I am grinding my teeth. I have the Juki 2010, which I dearly love, and the quilt is well-supported, but I am really working hard to get it to move. Suddenly, it occurred to me that the surface could be so slick that I can't get any traction on it. Of course, I googled it and got nowhere, being as how everyone wants their surface more smooth. So, I tried an experiment and put 2 folded paper towels on either side of the quilt underneath, and things were somewhat easier. (until I sewed in one of the towels, of course). So, now I am convinced that I am on the right track, but I have no idea what to do. Somehow, roughing it up with sandpaper seems a bit much.
If anyone has had this problem or knows what point I am missing, I'd be grateful for your thoughts.
hugs,
Charlotte
If anyone has had this problem or knows what point I am missing, I'd be grateful for your thoughts.
hugs,
Charlotte
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What kind of clip are you referring to? I originally started with bicycle clips and ended up loosely squashing it inside the harp instead. Maybe I should be clipping it together?
Thanks,
Charlotte
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Somewhere the other day I saw a video that a lady (speed demon) was quilting with a wheeled plant stand under the excess quilt. She puddled the quilt on top of the plant stand and it moved freely while quilting. She was really quick. When she needed more quilt she re-puddled the quilt. Her plant stand was clear plastic with four wheels on it. Looked interesting but I don't have a clean stand. Mine are all outside (darn)
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When you say extension table, do you mean an extension from the bed of your sewing machine that is sitting on a surface or is your machine recessed in a table and the extension is an addition to the table? Sorry, I'm not getting a clear picture of your set up.
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Your walking foot should pull the quilt through if it is supported. HOWEVER the walking Goog will not "walk" if the little arm is not over the needle bar. On my Bernina, that arm goes on the needle bar by the screw that holds the needle.
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What Tartan says. With a walking foot you shouldn't have to move the quilt, but it does need to be supported so the edges hanging over the side of the extension table don't drag it down. All you do is guide the quilt. Are your feed dogs up? I ask this because I was guilty of using my walking foot right after free motion quilting and forgot to raise the feed dogs. Couldn't figure out why it wasn't working.
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Hugs,
Charlotte
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thanks,
Charlotte
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I suspect the problem is the edges of the extension table. You would likely benefit from making a styrofoam surround so that your quilt is lying on a much larger flat surface. My dh made me one and it helped a lot. There are directions on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14g...5C338341F28BF9
Also, the fact that your neck and shoulders are in a knot indicate to me that the surface you are working on is too high. I found that placing my sewing machine (along with its styrofoam surround) on my cutting table and quilting while standing up took all the stress off my shoulders and neck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14g...5C338341F28BF9
Also, the fact that your neck and shoulders are in a knot indicate to me that the surface you are working on is too high. I found that placing my sewing machine (along with its styrofoam surround) on my cutting table and quilting while standing up took all the stress off my shoulders and neck.
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