What machine do you use for FMQ?
#61
Originally Posted by SherryW
I use my Janome Memory Craft 9700, although I haven't done much FMQ. I guess I just don't want to mess up something that I've spent a lot of time on. I will get more brave, though, because I do want to learn how to be good at it.
To the original question, Bernina is know for excellent stitches, but I see some other very good replies to your question. My friend has a Pfaff Grand Quilter and absolutely loves it for FMQ, but it is a very loud machine.
#63
Originally Posted by charmpacksplus
I am looking to buy a better sewing machine (not a long arm) to do free motion quilting. I know it can be done on just about any regular machine but I'd like to know what you all use. I currently have a Brother cs6000i which sews just fine but the throat space is too small for a large quilt to pass. Even on small quilts I've settled on doing just straight lines. Tell me everything from top of the line machines to budget friendly.
#64
Originally Posted by quiltingcurious
Has anyone done a free motion tutorial on the QB using a Singer 301?
I'm just starting practicing on a 10" quilt sandwich and I'm wondering how I'd do a full size quilt that is also a work in progress block by block.
It would be great to see how someone maneuvers the quilt on the 301 to do FMQ.
I'm just starting practicing on a 10" quilt sandwich and I'm wondering how I'd do a full size quilt that is also a work in progress block by block.
It would be great to see how someone maneuvers the quilt on the 301 to do FMQ.
#65
Originally Posted by woody
Janome Horizon and I love it. I previously had a Brother NS30 and this is in another league.:)
#66
Originally Posted by charmpacksplus
I am looking to buy a better sewing machine (not a long arm) to do free motion quilting. I know it can be done on just about any regular machine but I'd like to know what you all use. I currently have a Brother cs6000i which sews just fine but the throat space is too small for a large quilt to pass. Even on small quilts I've settled on doing just straight lines. Tell me everything from top of the line machines to budget friendly.
#70
Originally Posted by quiltingcurious
It's just beautiful, love the brightness of the colors and your FMQ design looks very nice.
There really isn't much difference from one machine to another in how you manuever the quilt under the needle. The 15 has a little more room than the 301, but the process is the same.
Yes, that helps, do you start in the center and how do you mark your design on the quilt top.
Another one that I just finished quilting required some marking - there are 49 overlapping 14˝" circles, a feather wreath in each of 49 blocks and 14 long chains of a fleur-de-lis type of design in the sashing/cornerstones. I marked the large circles and for the feathered wreaths, I marked the circles that I would follow for the "spine" of each feather, but I do the feathers freehand and the fleur-de-lis, too.
When I get to the borders, the narrow inner border won't require marking, but the big scalloped feather design will need to have the spines marked to keep them even.
Do you drop your feed dog? I tried that and it seemed to do better with them left up.
I also put my stitch regulator at the lowest position, but I'm am just learning to regulate speed (knee lever) and work my hands to make designs.
I think I do a lot better when I draw the design a bazillion times on a Dry Erase board before I try to draw it on the quilt. That way, I don't have to think about which way to go next - my hands seem to move automatically to draw the design and I can concentrate on keeping the fabric smooth.
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