bearspaws

HI all, I have an older Pfaff Hobbymatic 955 (about 18 or so years old by now) and I was wondering if anyone out there had the same machine and if they machine quilted successfully with it. And if you do, do you have any special attachments that you use to machine quilt with it. Is that what a walking foot is for? I tried to machine quilt straight lines with it eons ago and just made a mess (of course I didn't know what I was doing and used a regualr foot with it which I'm thinking is a no-no). I have a couple of tops that I'm going to take to a professional to have them machine quilted but it will cost me $100Cdn each to do at least at $2 a sq ft. The other place in town is $3 a Sq ft and that's getting expensive (or maybe that's average price, I don't know I haven't had one done before). I'd like to at least be able to do smaller quilts or wall hangings/table runners myself if that's possible. A new machine isn't in the cards just for this task either.
Thanks!
Evelyn

cutebuns

I walking foot will help it feed better, make sure you are set up right for it, do a few practice sandwiches to practice on, that way you can also adjust your tension and other things if you need to without having to pick it out if it isn't correct. and if you are still having problems, you can post pictures of what it looks like and the odds are someone will be able to tell you what you need to do, so don't forget to check your needle and thread before starting,

amma

Try starting out with a size 90 needle and a walking foot like cutebuns suggested...it will make a world of difference in your quilting :D:D:D

Oklahoma Suzie

Thanks for this info

bearspaws

Thanks for the replies, a walking foot is next on my shopping list!! :thumbup:
Evelyn