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#21
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 20
I cannot sew straight to save my life. Some days I find it very discouraging but I am also very inexperienced. So, I'm here to lend support and I have to say I LOVE these ideas! I cannot wait to incorporate them this weekend.
#23
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 381
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I still can't get used to the idea that the majority of persons on this board are "machine" quilters. The only things I machine quilt are the Linus blankets I make. I realize that they will probably be washed to death. I am a died in the wood "hand quilter". It can be totally portable and something I can do while watching TV and sharing time with my family and even friends. I use everything from a lap hoop to a full size stand alone quilting frame. I recommend that everyone at least give it a try.
#24
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lowell, MA
Posts: 14,083
We all started out as novices to quilting, and sometimes it's a learning process; however, to me that's the best part, learning a new skill and then improving on it. Congratulations on your new sewing machine and happy quilting.
#25
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 275
I have to look a few inches in front of the needle to keep a straight line
#26
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tallmadge, OH
Posts: 5,120
bjgallent...I started out using the presser foot as a guide. Apparently that's not gonna work for me until I get some more experience under my belt. I also think that my seams were not as straight as I thought they were. They look fine, big picture. They look fine until you add the detail of stitching next to them. I guess I just wasn't being careful enough.
The Muvit foot doesn't have a bar, and I haven't looked at the walking foot. I don't remember even getting a walking foot with the machine. I think I only have the Muvit foot. I've been too chicken to try anything with moving the needle, but that sounds like a possible solution. I'll try that tonight.
I think I should take a beginner's class for quilting. I didn't think it was going to be all that hard! I have a whole new appreciation for those whole cloth quilts that I've seen!!
The Muvit foot doesn't have a bar, and I haven't looked at the walking foot. I don't remember even getting a walking foot with the machine. I think I only have the Muvit foot. I've been too chicken to try anything with moving the needle, but that sounds like a possible solution. I'll try that tonight.
I think I should take a beginner's class for quilting. I didn't think it was going to be all that hard! I have a whole new appreciation for those whole cloth quilts that I've seen!!
what is a Muvit foot?
#27
I still can't get used to the idea that the majority of persons on this board are "machine" quilters. The only things I machine quilt are the Linus blankets I make. I realize that they will probably be washed to death. I am a died in the wood "hand quilter". It can be totally portable and something I can do while watching TV and sharing time with my family and even friends. I use everything from a lap hoop to a full size stand alone quilting frame. I recommend that everyone at least give it a try.
tim in san jose
#30
It's a digitally controlled foot. It has a little rubber belt that helps move the top fabric smoothly.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...+foot+babylock
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...+foot+babylock
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