I really need some quilting advice from you ladies!
04-14-2013, 07:41 AM
#44
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I can't imagine quilting anything...now...without a walking foot. Years ago I made my son a Spiderman wall hanging and "quilted" it on my DSM with my ordinary sewing foot. The thing was a tucky foldy mess, and, bless his heart, I'm sure he has thrown it away by now. I would have! I was amazed, when I got a walking foot, at what a difference it makes.
Never used minky so can't comment, but from those who have, I'd change that out and use something else, if I were determined to quilt this beautiful quilt myself. And last but certainly not least: replace those straight pins!
Your quilt is absolutely gorgeous! Good luck with it!
Never used minky so can't comment, but from those who have, I'd change that out and use something else, if I were determined to quilt this beautiful quilt myself. And last but certainly not least: replace those straight pins!
Your quilt is absolutely gorgeous! Good luck with it!
04-14-2013, 09:38 AM
#48
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It's good you're getting a walking foot. Make sure you get the right one, high shank or low shank. Your quilt is very pretty, best of luck! I just read an article about using tissue paper for slippery fabrics but I don't think it would help since your project is so bulky.
04-14-2013, 02:43 PM
#49
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I don't quilt anything larger then a single bed quilt on my home machine. I would rather quilt by hand if it is larger or take it to someone and have it quilted. also if you can use a spray baste " its much easier then the pinning method. good luck"
I normally send out my larger quilt tops to long-armers, but this time I got overly ambitious.... and now feel really stuck. I've done things the hard way, I think. 
This top is 84" x 84". I used 500 straight pins to baste it. (I now REALLY regret that decision). I used a natural cotton batting. The back fabric is that incredibly soft/fuzzy Minky. The end result is REALLY HEAVY and the straight pins poke me constantly.
But anyway, I rolled the two sides in towards the middle, leaving the center strip open and ready to start the quilting sewing. I had my son hold the heavy log behind me, to help me feed it thru the machine. I'm VERY inexperienced at this, as I normally quilt crib size down to placemat size, and I've never used Minky before.
When I tried sewing, it barely feeds through the machine, and my stitches are very tiny and close together. I don't like how it looks and am afraid this isn't going how it's supposed to.
Do you all have advice for me on how to proceed? I'm attaching a photo of it still laying out on the floor..... 500 pins and all. LOL! The picture is a little fuzzy, but you get the idea!
Thank you for any help!
This top is 84" x 84". I used 500 straight pins to baste it. (I now REALLY regret that decision). I used a natural cotton batting. The back fabric is that incredibly soft/fuzzy Minky. The end result is REALLY HEAVY and the straight pins poke me constantly.
But anyway, I rolled the two sides in towards the middle, leaving the center strip open and ready to start the quilting sewing. I had my son hold the heavy log behind me, to help me feed it thru the machine. I'm VERY inexperienced at this, as I normally quilt crib size down to placemat size, and I've never used Minky before.
When I tried sewing, it barely feeds through the machine, and my stitches are very tiny and close together. I don't like how it looks and am afraid this isn't going how it's supposed to.
Do you all have advice for me on how to proceed? I'm attaching a photo of it still laying out on the floor..... 500 pins and all. LOL! The picture is a little fuzzy, but you get the idea!
Thank you for any help!
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