Quilting circles
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Quilting circles
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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Beyond lots of practice there are a few ( gadgets) on the market for sewing circles. Nancy’s Notions sells one that is adjustable- you can sew circles from very small to quite large. There are also numerous circle ( quilting rulers) available. The rulers are thick enough for your free motion foot to not go over- ruler work takes lots of practice too.
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I (speaking of myself) cannot imagine using a walking foot for circles; long, open curves, yes. In fact Craftsy has a class for quilting with walking foot and includes gentle curves. I can FMQ little circles but would use a circle drawn on paper, pin to quilt and FMQ around the circle and throw away the paper as you pull it off. Works very well for me.
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I use my ruler foot and Bernina ruler set for circles. I love them but if I didn't have them and wanted a perfect circle, I would draw a circle and use my walking foot while turning my project. If it didn't need to be a perfect circle, I would FMQ deliberately making wavy bumps around in a circle.
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Sew as slowly as you can. Mark the circle and use needle down to adjust frequently. Also, an open toe walking foot helps.
https://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/sp...-walking-foot/
http://www.thequiltingedge.com/2013/...lt-spiral.html
https://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/sp...-walking-foot/
http://www.thequiltingedge.com/2013/...lt-spiral.html
#6
I have done circles in the past using the walking foot. It is sometimes hard to get that nice curve when the circles are small. Now, I hope I am not giving bad advice here, but if I remember correctly I needed to lowere the foot pressure to allow me to turn in those curves. Anyone else have any thoughts on lowering the preaser foot preasure?
#8
I (speaking of myself) cannot imagine using a walking foot for circles; long, open curves, yes. In fact Craftsy has a class for quilting with walking foot and includes gentle curves. I can FMQ little circles but would use a circle drawn on paper, pin to quilt and FMQ around the circle and throw away the paper as you pull it off. Works very well for me.
#10
Sew as slowly as you can. Mark the circle and use needle down to adjust frequently. Also, an open toe walking foot helps.
https://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/sp...-walking-foot/
http://www.thequiltingedge.com/2013/...lt-spiral.html
https://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/sp...-walking-foot/
http://www.thequiltingedge.com/2013/...lt-spiral.html
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