If you're doing a lot of circles, Westalee has a circle ruler that makes perfect circles in assorted sizes that is quite easy to use if you've done any ruler work.
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Now I can't find it but just saw a log cabin quilt with kites in the borders that was quilted in concentric circles from the center of the quilt outward with a walking foot! was wonderful!! so it can be done.
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this is it. https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f...t-t294811.html
concentric circles with walking foot! great! |
Originally Posted by nativetexan
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this is it. https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f...t-t294811.html
concentric circles with walking foot! great! |
So far I’m finding the circles I’m doing with the walking foot are more successful than the FMQ ones: I’m finding it difficult to get into a rhythm with the FMQ, and my stitches are terrible. But it’s almost impossible to do a small circle with the WF.
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Originally Posted by annesthreads
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Thankyou. Will give this a go.
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Here's my spiral quilt..... it has become a favourite on our couch and even though it was quite stiff once completed because of all the close quilting, it soon softened and now drapes beautifully. I found using the walking foot to do circles/spirals was a bit tricky in the beginning but the key is to go very slowly, stopping every few stitches to readjust the quilt, and to keep your stitches small for the first few spirals then before you know it you are sailing along.
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Beautiful!
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Quilting Circles
Originally Posted by annesthreads
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I’ve had some very helpful replies to my question about marking white fabric. Next - I want to quilt a couple of circles onto this wall hanging. I’m experimenting at the moment, trying a walking foot and FMQ, marking the fabric or using paper. The results are inconclusive so far - for one thing, I need more practice! Anyone got any hints or tips, or a preferred method of machine-sewing a circle?
I always use a open toe foot. If you are doing small circles, you can glue several CD together and use them as a template to sew around. |
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Originally Posted by annesthreads
(Post 8003682)
I’ve had some very helpful replies to my question about marking white fabric. Next - I want to quilt a couple of circles onto this wall hanging. I’m experimenting at the moment, trying a walking foot and FMQ, marking the fabric or using paper. The results are inconclusive so far - for one thing, I need more practice! Anyone got any hints or tips, or a preferred method of machine-sewing a circle?
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