FREE-MOTION QUILTING
#11
I noticed they were using the darning foot on the machine I bought. Are there any techniques that you could suggest to make the free motion quilting look more interesting? I've seen some amazing work done this way but then too I've seen some pretty awful results as well.
#13
Hi, Steve
To get interesting designs when free-motion quilting, you have to practice, practice, practice. I like to follow the design in my fabric at times. Sometimes I will quilt the name of the person the quilt is for. Or other stuff, depending on who it is for, and the theme of the quilt.
Debra
To get interesting designs when free-motion quilting, you have to practice, practice, practice. I like to follow the design in my fabric at times. Sometimes I will quilt the name of the person the quilt is for. Or other stuff, depending on who it is for, and the theme of the quilt.
Debra
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I had the same experience as you did Beeflower, when I tried to m-quilt on my Singer 301 without a foot. The book said you could do it that way so I tried. I was able to get a darning foot for it and now it quilts beautifully for such an old machine. I wouldn't want to do anything large on it as the throat area is not all that big, but it makes nice stitches so on a small project it would be fun to use it. :)
#17
lin,
I also have a Singer 301. I call it my featherweights bigger sister!! LOL They are an amazing machine and you can't find a better stitch anywhere other than the featherweight. JMO. Where were you able to find a darning foot for yours? I would love to be able to free motion with mine. Debbie
I also have a Singer 301. I call it my featherweights bigger sister!! LOL They are an amazing machine and you can't find a better stitch anywhere other than the featherweight. JMO. Where were you able to find a darning foot for yours? I would love to be able to free motion with mine. Debbie
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