What am I doing wrong???
03-14-2011, 04:34 AM
#11
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I have had that problem with my new machine. I've never had the needle down option before and I keep expecting it to stop immediately, but it goes one more stitch. With my older machine, I always hand turned the last couple of stitches, so why didn't I think of it on my new machine???
03-14-2011, 04:51 AM
#12
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I think you did a great job, IMHO if it continues to bother you just toss it in the washing machine, after it comes out of the dryer, I don't think you'll be able to tell where the extra stitch is. If it still bothers you after washing it, I think sending it to me would be an excellent idea :) :) :) I won't mind the pivot stitch at all LOL Really Michelle it's a lovely table runner.
03-14-2011, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by PatriceJ
the dreaded extra stitch. i know it well. :lol:
the good news is that nobody will ever notice or worry about it but you.
the better news is that if it's only one stitch too many, and you notice it before you start stitching the next section of your line, it's fairly easy to fix.
slow down as you approach the pivot point. if necessary, do one stitch at a time for the last quarter inch or so. if your machine doesn't have a reliable needle up/down button, do it manually by turning the wheel in the proper direction.
make sure to stop stitching with the needle down.
life the presser foot, pivot the fabric, put the foot back down.
if you realize you are one stitch too far, manually back the needle up out of the sandwich to undo the extra stitch. carefully reposition the quilt. manually lower the needle so that it goes down in the correct spot. manually turn the wheel to bring the needle all the way down and then back up to complete that stitch.
proceed.
the good news is that nobody will ever notice or worry about it but you.
the better news is that if it's only one stitch too many, and you notice it before you start stitching the next section of your line, it's fairly easy to fix.
slow down as you approach the pivot point. if necessary, do one stitch at a time for the last quarter inch or so. if your machine doesn't have a reliable needle up/down button, do it manually by turning the wheel in the proper direction.
make sure to stop stitching with the needle down.
life the presser foot, pivot the fabric, put the foot back down.
if you realize you are one stitch too far, manually back the needle up out of the sandwich to undo the extra stitch. carefully reposition the quilt. manually lower the needle so that it goes down in the correct spot. manually turn the wheel to bring the needle all the way down and then back up to complete that stitch.
proceed.
03-14-2011, 06:07 AM
#16
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I agree with Patrice. I have noticed too that if the need IS DOWN and you pivot on that, don't pivot quite as much. It almost looks as if you pivoted slightly too far and your next line of stitching looks slightly thinner. Very pretty piece. Nice quilting for sure.
03-14-2011, 06:38 AM
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are you using your foot to measure where your seam was? I do. when i pivot, i put the pressure foot back down and see if my foot i'm using is in the right place or not. if not, i raise it again and take one more stitch if necessary.
also when pivoting, make sure you line up your block straight again. that seems to be your problem in your photo. just not lined up right when you begin stitching.
good luck.
also when pivoting, make sure you line up your block straight again. that seems to be your problem in your photo. just not lined up right when you begin stitching.
good luck.
03-14-2011, 07:26 AM
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The points on your tablerunner are not 90 degree corners like you would have on a quilt binding. You have not allowed for the larger angle and that's why they do not lay flat. Check out quilt how to's on turning that type of miter. Moosegirl
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