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#43
Originally Posted by kluedesigns
i found the easiest way to regulate my stitches was to regulate the speed of my sewing machine.
since my sewing machine doesn't have any other way to regulate speed aside from the pedal, i had DH build me a brace that i insert my pedal into when i want to free motion quilt.
the brace keeps the speed of the needle constant that way the only thing i need to concern myself with is moving the fabric at a constant pace.
it works like a charm since no matter how hard i press down on the pedal the brace prevents it from speeding up the needle.
since my sewing machine doesn't have any other way to regulate speed aside from the pedal, i had DH build me a brace that i insert my pedal into when i want to free motion quilt.
the brace keeps the speed of the needle constant that way the only thing i need to concern myself with is moving the fabric at a constant pace.
it works like a charm since no matter how hard i press down on the pedal the brace prevents it from speeding up the needle.
#44
Originally Posted by Lacelady
Thank you for the lovely comments. I do have a Bernina with a stitch regulator, which helps, but I had already got the hang of FM quilting fairly evenly before I got this machine. I just wish I could get the feathers to look more even, but I intend to keep at it with the practicing.
#46
Originally Posted by GailG
Originally Posted by Lacelady
Thank you for the lovely comments. I do have a Bernina with a stitch regulator, which helps, but I had already got the hang of FM quilting fairly evenly before I got this machine. I just wish I could get the feathers to look more even, but I intend to keep at it with the practicing.
Thank you everyone for even more lovely comments, you are all a very encouraging bunch of friendly ladies (sorry, people). I do admire Sharon Schamber's work, so when her books arrive (on order, see the 'Names' thread) , I will be attempting more things that will have the look of some of her work.
#47
Thank you, LaceLady, for the very great explanation. Well, that's out for me. When you said "window" I knew then that it was out of my league. It sounds like something that would be good to have. Thanks again.
#48
The only way I got mine Gail was because I got old. When I hit pensionable age, the UK Govt. took so long to start sending me my pension (to Ireland) that by the time I got it, I was two thirds of the way towards the machine of my dreams. After that, it was a no brainer! Mind you, for what it cost, it should drive me around the countryside, and cook my dinner for me too.
#49
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Originally Posted by Lacelady
OK, the last couple of photos seemed to come out back to front, but I think you can get the gist. Here are a couple of close ups of the quilting.
I have been using the 'over the top of the feather' method, but some of mine could be better, as I didn't find it all that easy to stitch the second line directly over the first, and I wish I could get the feathers more even, but I will keep practicing!!!
I also think it would be easier to make it look nice if the same colour thread was used, rather than a contrast thread.
I have been using the 'over the top of the feather' method, but some of mine could be better, as I didn't find it all that easy to stitch the second line directly over the first, and I wish I could get the feathers more even, but I will keep practicing!!!
I also think it would be easier to make it look nice if the same colour thread was used, rather than a contrast thread.
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