Originally Posted by RugosaB
(Post 5288127)
Thank you for the inspiration to give it a try. I do have a dial to put it in 'darning' mode that seems to reduce the pressure down to nothing.
To be honest, I'm so cheap, ordering a new darning foot was not something I wanted to do, especially because it seemed to last only 5 months But yes- be fearless! It is only fabric and thread. When experimenting, don't do it on a king size heirloom quilt, but there is no reason not to give almost anything a try. |
Originally Posted by matraina
(Post 5288676)
What is the quadrant method?
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I thought about getting my husband to build me a little table that the machine can sit down in. I have one of the plastic tables wish I could figure out how to cut that out and sit the machine down in it rather than buying wood to make one. Any ideas? If I have him cut the opening with a saw how can I attach supports to hold the machine in place since plastic doesn't hold screws very well. Open to suggestions.
Thank you everyone for all of the tips, guidance and advise. Diane |
turner: I was thinking the same thing, when I read your post. If you were to cut an opening in a plastic table you already have, I was thinking to build a narrow table the height you would want your sewing machine to sit at. Then (the wheels kept turning) I would use the extra few inches of space for quilting items, maybe rulers etc. Also, if you make a top to fit the piece you cut out and attach legs, so it would rest on the lower narrow table, your table would be flat again. Just and idea for a multi use table. gmacindy
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I asked a similiar question and got a lot of good tips http://www.quiltingboard.com/mission...e-t188369.html
Originally Posted by turner0106
(Post 5288722)
I thought about getting my husband to build me a little table that the machine can sit down in. I have one of the plastic tables wish I could figure out how to cut that out and sit the machine down in it rather than buying wood to make one. Any ideas? If I have him cut the opening with a saw how can I attach supports to hold the machine in place since plastic doesn't hold screws very well. Open to suggestions.
Thank you everyone for all of the tips, guidance and advise. Diane |
Go to "Quilt In A Day" select free patterns and at the bottom of the page there is a file on how to make a sewing table from a farm table. Hope this helps.
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That is a very good class. I also recommend a walking foot. Great for stright lines and putting on boraders. No pleats.I also highly recommend Leah Day. What info I give at my classes is to have a bobbin geni, slider, connecting threads pro essential thread, a walking foot, a darning foot, gloves or scrapes of rubber rug backing, a dry board or paper and practice practice pratice drawing and making samples of the designs you want to make. To this day I always draw out my design before sewing just to get my brain and hands in sink. Good luck and have fun.
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Originally Posted by turner0106
(Post 5283571)
I'm wanting to try free motion quilting. I signed up for the online course with craftsy.com "Beyond Basic Machine Quilting". I have reviewed parts of this. However, my first question is what tools are a must have for FMQ. Which sewing foot do you use and do you like it? What tips or advise can you offer?
Thanks Everyone Diane http://signatures.mylivesignature.co...C68D6DB95A.png |
I would love have to a glider! However I have found a good coat of car wax on the flat surface of my sewing surface ONLY makes my Juki and Janome pretty slick. I use either a cheap pair of garden gloves with the rubber palms or plain old disposable gloves. I love Leah Day! But I also love the craftsy course. It is well taught by Ann Peterson. I am taking the same one you are and my free motion has vastly improved.
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I use garden gloves with the "plasticky" feeling on the fingers and palms. Actually bought 6 pairs of gloves from Costco for $7-$8, which I thought was a great value. I started FMQ'ing without gloves but found my fingers were terribly sore afterwards because I was gripping and pulling on the quilt top so hard. So now I won't quilt without gloves on. They are worth every penny.
Also saw a tip which I have yet to try (soon thought!). On my machine, I can remove the foot pedal and has an auto run function. The thought is that you have one less thing to do if your speed is automatically controlled. I will try anything once! |
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