Comments on: Tackle it Tuesday

By: waterrose

waterrose — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:28:47 +0000

The manual only helps me once I’ve figured it out for myself and they I think…Ohhh that’s what they were trying to explain! Practicing on a quilted piece that you won’t need to use for anything is the best way to get the feel of quilting on the machine. I especially like free-form quilting with the feed dogs down. I put some music on and just get in the rhythm.

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By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:21:23 +0000

time for a new machine Lynne, muwaahahaha

By: lynne

lynne — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:12:38 +0000

Marlaine - I definitely use my walking foot when machine quilting. I just don’t do it that frequently, in fact, I try to avoid it! I have trouble getting the top fabric to move with the bottom fabric. I spent a lot of time a few days ago pinning all of the layers together. I read all my machine manuals for suggestions and actually found a suggested setting for my presser foot pressure. I also put in a nice new needle.

I have to say, in the end, the quilting job came our pretty well. The muslin lining crinkled just a little in a couple of spots, but the top stayed flat and no puckering. The muslin won’t be seen because it will be covered by the tote bag lining. I quite happy with how the bag is turning out. Check back soon, I’ll have pictures up when I’ve finished it!

By: Marlaine

Marlaine — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:19:28 +0000

Using the walking foot is a must with machine quilting unless you are doing freeform with feed dogs dropped. If you really want to do yourself a favour…spend a few minutes hand basting to keep the three layers from shifting. Stitches can be an inch long and I usually do a grid no smaller than 3″ …no bigger than 6″ intervals. I use a long doll making needle. It pulls out quickly and bastes up quickly and it saves time in the long run. Another trick is to lengthen the stitch you quilt with to accommodate the thickness. Hope you have success!

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By: lynne

lynne — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:09:37 +0000

Robin - Thanks! Compliments are always appreciated! I just can’t seem to force myself to go in there and quilt this tote! I love piecing and putting things together, but I’m such a wimp when it comes to quilting!

By: lynne

lynne — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:08:06 +0000

I wonder if you could get another sewing machine manual from the manufacturer. I’d be lost without my manual!

By: lynne

lynne — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:07:11 +0000

Karen - Yep, I use my walking foot. I just haven’t figured out the right tension on my feed dogs so that the bottom fabric feeds at the same speed as my top fabric.

By: Muthering Heights

Muthering Heights — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:47:15 +0000

I think it will be so pretty! I have a sewing machine, but we lost my instruction manual in a move somewhere along the line, so I have no clue how to use it. Sewing beautiful projects is tough, but yours look great! I admire you as a seamstress!
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By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:04:59 +0000

Are you using your walking foot? I hope you get it done. Karen's last blog post..By: Karen

By: lynne

lynne — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:04:58 +0000

Tere - I do quilt with my embroidery/sewing machine. I’ve also embroidered on top of a quilted pillow with the machine. I do use my machine for sewing (including quitling) and embroidery. I have a Viking Platinum 955.