What foot to use ?
05-13-2011, 03:38 AM
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Im new to quilting although no stranger to sewing and am using a domestic sewing machine (brother) . I have a embroidery foot and a darning/freemotion foot . Which is best ? I have read that a walking foot can also be used . I have previously only used a 1/4 foot but would like to try bubbles and patterns . Thanks . x
05-13-2011, 03:50 AM
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use a darning foot (also called a free-motion foot) for designs, free-motion quilting-
use a walking foot for stitch in the ditch, cross=hatch, straight line quilting.
feed dogs down (not-used) when doing free motion (with darning foot)
feed dogs up (engaged) with walking foot
use a walking foot for stitch in the ditch, cross=hatch, straight line quilting.
feed dogs down (not-used) when doing free motion (with darning foot)
feed dogs up (engaged) with walking foot
05-13-2011, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
use a darning foot (also called a free-motion foot) for designs, free-motion quilting-
use a walking foot for stitch in the ditch, cross=hatch, straight line quilting.
feed dogs down (not-used) when doing free motion (with darning foot)
feed dogs up (engaged) with walking foot
use a walking foot for stitch in the ditch, cross=hatch, straight line quilting.
feed dogs down (not-used) when doing free motion (with darning foot)
feed dogs up (engaged) with walking foot
05-13-2011, 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by MaryAnna
Originally Posted by ckcowl
use a darning foot (also called a free-motion foot) for designs, free-motion quilting-
use a walking foot for stitch in the ditch, cross=hatch, straight line quilting.
feed dogs down (not-used) when doing free motion (with darning foot)
feed dogs up (engaged) with walking foot
use a walking foot for stitch in the ditch, cross=hatch, straight line quilting.
feed dogs down (not-used) when doing free motion (with darning foot)
feed dogs up (engaged) with walking foot
05-13-2011, 04:59 AM
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You can free motion quilt with the feed dogs up using the free motion/darning foot, however you have to cover them. If you do not have a darning plate cut a small hole out of an index card and tape it over your feed dogs, leave the hole where the needle will move freely!
Good luck!
Good luck!
05-13-2011, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by justwannaquilt
You can free motion quilt with the feed dogs up using the free motion/darning foot, however you have to cover them. If you do not have a darning plate cut a small hole out of an index card and tape it over your feed dogs, leave the hole where the needle will move freely!
Good luck!
Good luck!
05-13-2011, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by mimom
Originally Posted by MaryAnna
Originally Posted by ckcowl
use a darning foot (also called a free-motion foot) for designs, free-motion quilting-
use a walking foot for stitch in the ditch, cross=hatch, straight line quilting.
feed dogs down (not-used) when doing free motion (with darning foot)
feed dogs up (engaged) with walking foot
use a walking foot for stitch in the ditch, cross=hatch, straight line quilting.
feed dogs down (not-used) when doing free motion (with darning foot)
feed dogs up (engaged) with walking foot
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