Do you use the same sewing machine to sew your quilt?
#1
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I woke up and was wondering about this do you use the same sewing machine to piece and sew you quilt?
The reason I was asking when I am home I use my Janome sewing/embroidery machine to heavy to take to a class or workshop.
But when I go to workshops take my Phaff! Will this make a difference on your blocks?
Thanks again for all of your help!
Craftybear
The reason I was asking when I am home I use my Janome sewing/embroidery machine to heavy to take to a class or workshop.
But when I go to workshops take my Phaff! Will this make a difference on your blocks?
Thanks again for all of your help!
Craftybear
#2
You should always try to piece each quilt with the same machine. Each 1/4 is a little different, you might not see the difference in one block, but when you get to multiple seams, or sewing them together they are different. Been there, done that.
#6
My friend has advised that the 1/4 inch be marked based on a ruler. It has proven to be very good advise. I use several layers cut from a roll of painter's blue tape (easy release)to mark the 1/4 in the same manner on any machine. Position the needle on the scant 1/4 spot on a ruler which now has a little hole after doing it so many times. Then with the ruler in place and square to the machine the tape piece is layed along side the ruler to make a ridge and seam guide that measures exactly the same every time. Since I often have several quilts in process and also use two machines depending on whether I am sewing in our camper, at home, or at LQS. All the blocksfor each quilt fit when I am finished because the seam is always the same "scant" 1/4in.
#7
I've heard that but like so many other things I've heard I didn't pay much attention. I figure I'm going to square up the blocks anyway so . . . . If you're a new quilter then yes, use the same machine all the way through. If not, then make up your own mind knowing that you might have to do a little adjusting here and there.
#8
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Yes, I do everything on my Bernina 630. I piece and quilt on it. It is rather heavy to take to a class or "UFO" at church but I can usually get someone to help me with it as I have bad shoulders. I may have to breakdown and buy myself a lightweight machine someday for that purpose.
#9
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I use the same machine, a Janome. I do have a Kenmore that needs some repair that I like for FMQ, only because the feeddogs are so worn off that it doesn't matter if they are up or down. It was a gift from my kids in 2000 and I've about used it to destruction. That's LOVE of QUILTING!!
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