New Machine Quilter
#1
Good Morning all!
I have to give machine quilting a good try. I have hand quilted for a number of years, and the fingers seem to just be wearing out. LOL After reading a number of posting on this site I have just two questions..
What size needle do you use to have it look close to hand quilting. (Half of a queen is hand stitched ..need to do the remaining on machine) AND what stitch length.
ALSO, am I correct.. Walking foot for stitching in the ditch and straight line. Darning foot and feed dog down for Free motion? I have a 3 year old Elite Kenmore. I also discovered I have a speed control slide on the front of the machine. I have read your posting on Speed Control.
Thanks for your Help.
I have to give machine quilting a good try. I have hand quilted for a number of years, and the fingers seem to just be wearing out. LOL After reading a number of posting on this site I have just two questions..
What size needle do you use to have it look close to hand quilting. (Half of a queen is hand stitched ..need to do the remaining on machine) AND what stitch length.
ALSO, am I correct.. Walking foot for stitching in the ditch and straight line. Darning foot and feed dog down for Free motion? I have a 3 year old Elite Kenmore. I also discovered I have a speed control slide on the front of the machine. I have read your posting on Speed Control.
Thanks for your Help.
#3
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Yes, you are correct, feed dogs down (some people free motion with them up, but it is much harder to guide that way).
I use quilters gloves too. My hands don't slide and I get a better grip on the fabric that way.
I use a quilting needle size 75/11.
Yes, for straight stitching, use the walking foot with the feed dogs up.
Practice a few times first. It really is easier than you may think. Hope this helps.
And, WELCOME!
I use quilters gloves too. My hands don't slide and I get a better grip on the fabric that way.
I use a quilting needle size 75/11.
Yes, for straight stitching, use the walking foot with the feed dogs up.
Practice a few times first. It really is easier than you may think. Hope this helps.
And, WELCOME!
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