FMQ/Darning foot?

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01-25-2011, 04:42 PM

#31

MiMi in Lutz

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Originally Posted by deema

I did it! Ordered the open toe, clear plastic, springy foot. I ordered a pair of Machingers gloves to go with it. :D Now I need to get working on a quilt top so I can quilt it when they get here!! LOL Thankfully my next planned project is a bed quilt for my daughter, who is 5. So I can play with random shapes, flowers and such, and I will have lots of space to practice some stippling and meandering and the like...and she won't care at all how amateur-ish they look! :lol:

You will be shocked how much the Machingers gloves help - when they arrive. Makes a huge difference! Have fun!

01-25-2011, 04:43 PM

#32

yellowsnow55

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Originally Posted by deema

Have fun with it PMP :thumbup:

01-25-2011, 06:07 PM

#33

fratcat

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I have a Big Foot and I enjoy using it. I can see through it because it is clear acrylic. I think it is just personal preference which foot you use for free motion quilting.

01-25-2011, 07:16 PM

#34

canuckninepatch

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Location: Ontario, Canada; Florida in the winter

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Try checking out http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/ It will really motivate you to get into fmq!

01-25-2011, 09:10 PM

#35

penski

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i use a open clear plastic one

01-25-2011, 09:10 PM

#36

penski

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MiMi in Lutz

Quote:

Originally Posted by deema

You will be shocked how much the Machingers gloves help - when they arrive. Makes a huge difference! Have fun!

i agree machingers are the best !!!

01-25-2011, 09:59 PM

#37

grammysharon

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Open toe metal or plastic! :-D

01-25-2011, 10:02 PM

#38

Quilter2B

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I have a closed one for my Bernina but it is clear acrylic which I like.

01-26-2011, 12:47 AM

#39

quilterella

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Location: Small town south of Ottawa, Ontario

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I have a big foot and love it. My machine is a Janome 6600P. I tried the open-toed darning foot (hopping foot) but found I have more control with the big foot and less eyelashes on the back.

01-26-2011, 03:43 AM

#40

PghPat

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Location: Pittsburgh PA - Leesburg FL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quilterella

I have a big foot and love it. My machine is a Janome 6600P. I tried the open-toed darning foot (hopping foot) but found I have more control with the big foot and less eyelashes on the back.

I have a Janome 6600P also (and LOVE it). I don't have the darning foot tho. Is that what it is actually called - a "big foot" - so I know what I need to order. Any suggestions on where to order.

I want/need to learn to FMQ. Thanks! Pat