How many of you machine quilt with you regular machine?
03-15-2011, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by luv-e
I'm learning too. There was a you-tube to watch on here the other day and it is very informative.....type in Patsy Johnson and watch 1-4 series......I think you will like it
I also like the barn quilt block,too
I also like the barn quilt block,too
03-15-2011, 11:37 AM
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I'm in the practice stage, but know it can be done. I do SITD on my Elsna SU and free motion on my Singer 301. The SITD is under control - working on the FMQ. The 301 does it great job. I just need to be more comfortable with the motion.
03-15-2011, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BarbaraTX
I use my regular sewing machine with a walking foot. It's very difficult, though, to quilt more than a lap sized quilt. Those sewing machine beds are not very big.
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03-15-2011, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by manley
I have been seeing all the posting regarding long arm quilting machines and was wondering if a lot of you machine quilt with you sewing machine. I usually hand quilt but want to try machine quilting but just not sure. I certainly cannot afford a long arm right now.
03-15-2011, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by MIJul
I do. I have a Pfaff and the built in "even feed" foot makes all the difference. My previous machine was a Janome, which I loved, but I had to attach a special foot and it never worked all that great. A long arm machine is on my wish list for when I retire from my full time day job, and I'm trying to save the money to be able to buy one then. Until then, I'll machine quilt with pleasure using my Pfaff.
03-15-2011, 12:06 PM
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I have used and will continue to use my regular machine to machine quilt. I plan to do some, "Quilt as you go," for me and a little sister queen size quilts. I have one small room for all of my hobbies and am very crowded, would never have room for a long arm.
03-15-2011, 12:16 PM
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I have an Elna Quilters 720 Pro and I machine quilt using a walking foot. Haven't mastered FMQ yet, not sure that I ever will, so I mostly do STD and straight lines.
I am a hand quilter though so most of my quilts are hand quilted. I machine quilt if the quilts are going to be passed onto charities.
I am a hand quilter though so most of my quilts are hand quilted. I machine quilt if the quilts are going to be passed onto charities.
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