mom-6

I have done several throws (approx. 45 x 60) on my Featherweight. Am about to tackle a twin size in the next few weeks. Anything larger that I've done has been hand quilted. Now I have made an extra long adult sized hooded cape out of thermal backed drapery fabric and lined with velvet on it as well. So you can scrunch up a lot more than you would think you could into such a small space.

Skittl1321

I quilt on a regular machine. I have done up to queen size but know I could do a king with patience, not even using any fancy methods, just a regular sandwich. Quilt as you go does make really intricate work easier though. I have played on a long arm but have no interest. Just another thing to learn.

mimmy96

Believe it or not.. There is a lady around here that will quilt any size quilt for $20 each... Yes I know, it's unbelievable ..and she does beautiful work! .. The only thing is about an hour and 1/2 from here. And it also takes her about 2 months to get them back to you... But the price and work is wonderful! Buying really do want to do my own work if I can!

susie-susie-susie

I have been quilting on my DSM. I am able to rent a Gammill, but money has been tight--rather buy fabric. It costs about the same to send a small quilt to a local lady who does a fabulous job, so sometimes I send them out.
Sue

KansasGirl

I quilt on my Husqvarna Viking Sapphire 835, it has the longer throat on it. So far, I have been able to fit some queen sized quilts on it without too much trouble and work! One of these days though, I am going to get a long-arm. Have had the chance to try them out and love, love it! But that is a long way down the road for me. That's amazing that lady will quilt for $20 a quilt! I can't imagine how she covers her own costs for batting and thread and not to mention her time. Leah Day has some great videos on You Tube to help you get started on quilting on your sewing machine. I've learned a lot from that.

toodie11

I do quilt on regular machine I have quilted king size on 6" throats but now have a new machine Janome 7700 and I love it, Quilting is my favorite part of the process. I have tried my sisters long-arm but seems like I am to far away from my work and did not like it. I think, a good tip is what type of quilting you want to do . I like free motion, easier than moving the large quilts around to so things like stitch in the ditch. Also bunch the quilt and wear gloves. Also, my machine has a thread cutter, great for quilting. Thats the other reason I traded machines. Good luck And have fun.

deedum

I quilt on my old Singer 15! Love it. Sometimes I use my Janome 9500. works well too. I have no desire for anything else. One thing I do is cut the finger tips out of the gloves, that allows me to thread the needle and change bobbins, etc.

audsgirl

I do all my own quilting on my Bernina QE 153. It doesn't have the largest throat around, but I have been able to do up to a queen size. Luckily, I don't like a lot of quilting on quilts and am able to accomplish what I want. On the largest one, I even did a type of feather wreath in the center. That was difficult!

francie yuhas

I have a Janome with an 11inch throat and have quilted king size quilts with it. I like the look of custom quilting,not too much into the panto graph format. It's like eating an elephant..one section at a time. I usually stabilize it by stitching down the middle both ways,and then do 1/4 at a time. Quilting gloves,a little music,a thimbleful of wine...I'm good to go!

Yardbird

I quilt on a Janome MC6500. Meandering only up to a queen size. It's a challenge, but I've got it down. I'm on my 44th quilt. I also use quilting gloves.