Free motion quilting
05-24-2010, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by LadybugPam
Newbie ... your quilting idea is so awesome, it should be patented. In three years someone is going to bring this to Market, mark my words.
I have done FMQ for some time and have not had a problem quilting as big as 72" square. But I am not comfortable doing a pattern - I do lots of meandering (puzzle pieces). But I have quilted two double/queen size quilts in two pieces. The toughest part is when the two pieces are sewn together and I have to do the last row of quilting in the center. It can be done. It can be beautiful.
I have done FMQ for some time and have not had a problem quilting as big as 72" square. But I am not comfortable doing a pattern - I do lots of meandering (puzzle pieces). But I have quilted two double/queen size quilts in two pieces. The toughest part is when the two pieces are sewn together and I have to do the last row of quilting in the center. It can be done. It can be beautiful.
05-24-2010, 07:39 AM
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Hi there. I am new to quilting and have just figured out what LQS and FMQ mean. I machine pieced three quilt tops a long, long time ago. One is a wall hanging and hand quilted ( does not look too great, but it's a first), still have binding to do. Just got sewing machine out again. (Kenmore Elite, all I could afford then and can not afford a new one).Am trying to hand quilt one. But do you think that I could FMG on the other one with the machine turned? And how do you machine piece with the machine turned and get the seams straight? H ave never quilted before and have never seen it done or even seen a long-arm machine. :?
05-24-2010, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by karendenice
Hi there. I am new to quilting and have just figured out what LQS and FMQ mean. I machine pieced three quilt tops a long, long time ago. One is a wall hanging and hand quilted ( does not look too great, but it's a first), still have binding to do. Just got sewing machine out again. (Kenmore Elite, all I could afford then and can not afford a new one).Am trying to hand quilt one. But do you think that I could FMG on the other one with the machine turned? And how do you machine piece with the machine turned and get the seams straight? H ave never quilted before and have never seen it done or even seen a long-arm machine. :?
05-24-2010, 12:43 PM
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Okay, I am SO lovin this idea that I'm going to copy you to see if I can EVER get a quilt done. Have 5 UFO's sitting around :roll: so this idea would make my dreams come true! :lol:
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for sharing this one!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for sharing this one!
05-30-2010, 02:15 PM
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Hi..I'm quite new to quilting (and loving it) and I just found this site yesterday and saw this and loved the idea. I've seen a video where a lady used foam to build up a flat sewing area but the machine was in the normal position. I've used mine turned around to use with something similar to the Flynn frame that my hubby made for the 1 large quilt I've done, but I've never thought of combining the 2 ideas - turning the machine and sitting it in a foam bed. I'm definitely going to try it :)
For those who have trouble reaching the foot pedal, I had the same problem but hubby, having an electrical licence, just extended the cable on my foot pedal and now I have heaps of length in it. My machine is quite old so this may not suit those who's machines are still under warranty though.
For those who have trouble reaching the foot pedal, I had the same problem but hubby, having an electrical licence, just extended the cable on my foot pedal and now I have heaps of length in it. My machine is quite old so this may not suit those who's machines are still under warranty though.
06-01-2010, 11:42 AM
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My dear heart brought in two lengths of a 2x4 and placed it under my back sewing machine legs - when I sew 'regular'. You can try that idea. That way, when I complete my sewing, I just slide the machine/back legs back on the 2x4 and all is back in order....just a thought.
Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa
I would love to see your pic's of how you use it too. That looks so interesting. I have my machine sitting on a conference table, using an extension. I would love to cut a hole in it to recess my machine, but I'm at a loss as how to do it. I'm a fair carpenter, but I would need visual step by step directions! I have raised my sewing chair, but then have a hard time operating the foot pedal. You ladies are so great!
My table does not have adjustable height legs but if I knew where to buy them reasonably, I would replace them. I'm too afraid to cut the legs off, as I'm sure I would ruin the table.
My table does not have adjustable height legs but if I knew where to buy them reasonably, I would replace them. I'm too afraid to cut the legs off, as I'm sure I would ruin the table.
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