How do you do it?
#25
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 326
Rolling up the quilt does not work for me. I have a table to the back of my machine and my machine is in a table, lots of space to hold the quilt. I puddle it too if that is the right word to use. I have done 4 queen size quilts on my Janome.
#27
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lowell, MA
Posts: 14,083
The best and easiest way for me is having a large enough table or tables so that the quilt is supported as much as possible. I think I use a combination of rolling the quilt and scrunching it up when quilting. I have a wall behind my sewing table, so that keeps the quilt from taking a run for it, and keeps it supported so there is less stress and strain on the quilt and you. If possible a large table or ironing board along the side of your sewing table should help as well. Just keep experimenting to find what works best for you with the quilting and with your neck,back and shoulders. You'll find a rhythm that works.
#28
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 2,148
It is important to support your quilt as you are FMQ/binding . If not then the pull of the quilt will make it harder to work with and also may make your stitching uneven. Try to suppor it any way you can- extra tables, ironing board etc. Also I have found that pinning the sandwich make is really heavy and harder to handle. That is one reason that I use 505 spray basting.
#29
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Orbiting
Posts: 1,448
#30
I find quilting my quilts impossible. I feel like I am wrestling a tiger when I'm trying to FMQ. I have moved to the kitchen table, rolled, pinned, etc., all with struggles. I am amazed at what some of these wonderful woman do on their sewing machines. I send most of mine out because I have a very inexpensive quilter.
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