long arm quilting
#21
Originally Posted by dojo36
what are the zippers? i don't know what u mean, pls explain
I sew all backs onto the zippers, then zip them onto the machine. When I'm done quilting, I can unzip and inspect. If I need to fix something, I can just zip it right back on.
It also allows me to take off quilts before they are done, and know that when I put them back on they will be right where they were before. I'm not the only one using the machine, so I can't just put a quilt on and show up three days later and expect my partner to be happy with me! This way I (and she) can take the unfinished quilt off the machine so someone else can use it.
#22
Originally Posted by Marjpf
Thank you so much for all your advice and support. I bought a Tin Lizzie Queen Quilter. I have practiced about an hour a day and am better, but feel a lot more confident knowing this could take a year or more to get good. I bought a couple of yards of good quilting fabric to practice on. No problem setting it up - just followed the video that came with it. My main problem is just getting a feel for the movement. I will look for classes in the area.
Thank you AnnaF for the drawing idea. I will try that, too.
Thank you AnnaF for the drawing idea. I will try that, too.
A good way to practice freehand motifs is to buy a dry erase board and draw until you feel like you'd be able to do it on the machine. I like using this method because I'm able to erase and start all over until I'm satisfied.
#23
Originally Posted by Shelley
Originally Posted by dojo36
what are the zippers? i don't know what u mean, pls explain
I sew all backs onto the zippers, then zip them onto the machine. When I'm done quilting, I can unzip and inspect. If I need to fix something, I can just zip it right back on.
It also allows me to take off quilts before they are done, and know that when I put them back on they will be right where they were before. I'm not the only one using the machine, so I can't just put a quilt on and show up three days later and expect my partner to be happy with me! This way I (and she) can take the unfinished quilt off the machine so someone else can use it.
#24
Originally Posted by Piedmont Quilter
Originally Posted by Shelley
Originally Posted by dojo36
what are the zippers? i don't know what u mean, pls explain
I sew all backs onto the zippers, then zip them onto the machine. When I'm done quilting, I can unzip and inspect. If I need to fix something, I can just zip it right back on.
It also allows me to take off quilts before they are done, and know that when I put them back on they will be right where they were before. I'm not the only one using the machine, so I can't just put a quilt on and show up three days later and expect my partner to be happy with me! This way I (and she) can take the unfinished quilt off the machine so someone else can use it.
Here's the link to 120". They combine shipping, and he also has postings for longer zippers.
http://cgi.ebay.com/120-Quilting-Zip...item3c92f893bb
You can google Longarm Zippers for videos on installing and using zippers.
#27
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: CO., USA
Posts: 592
there's a lot of good ideas here. I have an HQ16 that I haven't had much time to use yet.
I purchased inexpensive white flat sheets, sandwich them with batting and practice. When I'm finished I serge the edges and use for mattress pad.
I haven't used the zippers yet, but I do want to.
I have the HQ set-up and I have a Brother PQ 1500S and a New Joy frame that I want to sell. PM me if you know anyone that is interested.
Good luck ladies and have fun
I purchased inexpensive white flat sheets, sandwich them with batting and practice. When I'm finished I serge the edges and use for mattress pad.
I haven't used the zippers yet, but I do want to.
I have the HQ set-up and I have a Brother PQ 1500S and a New Joy frame that I want to sell. PM me if you know anyone that is interested.
Good luck ladies and have fun
#28
Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 1
Dont know if this thread is still alive. I bought a new to me Janome1600 on Grace frame. Well, shortly after, the lady I bought it from had a family crisis ,so not available to give me any training. Then I have had a year of Chemo. I bought this system knowing NOTHING but very eager to learn. I did a few practice "dog beds" Lol. But I dont have a clue how to load frame or how to get started. I am taking advantage of online classes, but still very intimidated how to start. Dont even know if the setup is "set up" correctly! Would love to find someone in Oklahoma who I could pay for a couple of days of training...
#29
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
visit the HandiQuilter web site- they are offering classes on line-
also the Machine Quilters Society/forum= will have alot of good support/tips/help. enjoy- don't expect too much at first- allow your creative juices to flow
also the Machine Quilters Society/forum= will have alot of good support/tips/help. enjoy- don't expect too much at first- allow your creative juices to flow
#30
Go to Longarm University. Cindy Roth has classes on loading your quilt, doing pantographs, etc.
Some are free, and some things you can get on PDF. Others have a fee, but she send you DVD's so that you can watch on line and later with the DVD.
Some are free, and some things you can get on PDF. Others have a fee, but she send you DVD's so that you can watch on line and later with the DVD.
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