Free Motion Quilting
#1
Might be a dumb question, but, can this be done on a queen or king size quilt on your home machine? I have never tried FMQ I have always done in the ditch. Does the size of the quilt make it very difficult to move around?
TIA
TIA
#2
I don't know about queen or king size, but I am FMQing a twin size for the first time, and it's a whole lot easier than when I did a SITD on a twin size! Course, I'm meandering, which helps because I'm not forced to sew in a specific direction like doing a SITD, so it's easier to puddle the quit and work on the area I want. Wish I had had the courage to try this a long time ago!
#3
Yes it can be done & yes it is more difficult on a bigger quilt. I think if you searched for FMQ on a home machine that something would come up explaining on how to fold or roll your quilt. Good luck & Happy Quilting
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I wouldn't want to try on a large quilt. Of course I don't qualify to answer your question because I do not know how to free motion quilt. I have made many Queen and King size quilts and I can't imagine being able to scoot my needle hither and yon with all that yardage to deal with. Good luck and if you do it please let us know how it worked best for you. /Regards, Dorothy
#7
Thanks all for your prompt answers. Ive been thinking of trying it for a while, but I might start out on a wall hanging or something.
Ill let you nkow how I go when I get around to it :-)
Ill let you nkow how I go when I get around to it :-)
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tweetee, check this new post. Looks like your answer is here.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-50653-1.htm
Regards and best of luck/Dorothy
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-50653-1.htm
Regards and best of luck/Dorothy
#9
I have done this, but instead of doing the entire quilt at once, I have divided it up into long strip sections, if the pattern allows. I then do a longer version of quilt as you go, making sure the batting meets dead center, and the backing is at least one inch larger than the top. I sew the backing pieces right sides together, and then fold them down and top stitch them to the appropriate top portion. This is fun for kids quilts as you can also vary the backing fabric.
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