Favourite foot?

I'm in the middle of free motion quilting a top with lots of bumpy seams
on my domestic sewing machine and struggling because my (darn) darning
foot is catching on the bumps. What is your favourite foot for FMQ that
glides over the bumps?

Lizzy

I have a Janome 6500. My favorite free motion foot is clear, solid (except for the hole for the needle), round, the size of a quarter, and shaped like a contact lens. It came in a set called, Convertible Free Motion Quilting Foot Set. It's wonderful. Try to picture a clear round disk with slightly raised edges, the size of a quarter. The raised edges glide effortlessly over any seams or bumps, there's nothing to "catch" because it's smooth and round. I'm not sure if its available for all machines, but it's worth looking into.

I just googled "Janome convertible free motion quilting foot set". A picture of the round disk comes up. It really does work well to avoid your foot catching on seams and bumps. Hope this helps someone.

Wow! I have a Janome 6500, and have the special FM bobbin case (which
helps enormously); and the single hole metal plate (which also helps);
but I haven't heard about this foot. I need every bit of help I can get
(though I have started to improve my stitch equality!). I haven't
noticed any catching particularly - but, never mind g. I will be
checking it out. Thanks very much.
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I have a Janome 6500. My favorite free motion foot is clear, solid
(except for the hole for the needle), round, the size of a quarter, and
shaped like a contact lens. It came in a set called, Convertible Free
Motion Quilting Foot Set. It's wonderful. Try to picture a clear
round disk with slightly raised edges, the size of a quarter. The
raised edges glide effortlessly over any seams or bumps, there's
nothing to "catch" because it's smooth and round. I'm not sure if its
available for all machines, but it's worth looking into.

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Best Regards
Pat

On 03/02/2013 16:07, wrote:
I have a Janome 6500. My favorite free motion foot is clear, solid (except for the hole for the needle), round, the size of a quarter, and shaped like a contact lens. It came in a set called, Convertible Free Motion Quilting Foot Set. It's wonderful. Try to picture a clear round disk with slightly raised edges, the size of a quarter. The raised edges glide effortlessly over any seams or bumps, there's nothing to "catch" because it's smooth and round. I'm not sure if its available for all machines, but it's worth looking into.



Thanks, I'll have to investigate whether there is any chance of it (or
similar) fitting my low shank Toyota. The other one I am considering is
the Big Foot - which again seems to have the raised/bowl edge.

Lizzy

On 03/02/2013 19:29, Sandy Foster wrote:
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Lizzy Taylor wrote:

I'm in the middle of free motion quilting a top with lots of bumpy seams
on my domestic sewing machine and struggling because my (darn) darning
foot is catching on the bumps. What is your favourite foot for FMQ that
glides over the bumps?

Lizzy

Lizzy, have you tried less presser-foot pressure? That could help get
over the bumps, too. I use an open-toed foot for FMQ, and it works well
for me.


I've got as little pressure as possible Sandy. This foot is usually
fine, but it is struggling with multiple layers meeting at corners on
this particular quilt design :-(

Lizzy

Okay, Lizzy. If you have the least pressure you can get - then slow down,
stitch-by-stitch as needed and mash down the contrary bumps with tweezers, a
wooden manicure stick ( my favorite) or whatever works. You do not have to
go Nascar speed when attacking a lump/bump. Quilting is not a race. It is
a creation. Go as slowly as needed. This is not a place for speed. We'll
use that for folding fitted sheets. Polly

Me too, though I haven't got a single hole plate, but see an appropriate
plate comes with the set. I Googled Convertible Free Motion Quilting
Foot Set and there is a Janome video on how it fits/works. Nice to know
it works on the 6500 ok.

Something to spend my Christmas money on - I always like to spend gift
money on something specific which I would like but would have second
thoughts about buying if 'I' had to spend the money!

Sally at the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~uk
http://picasaweb.google.com/SallySeaside

On 03/02/2013 16:23, Pat S wrote:
Wow! I have a Janome 6500, and have the special FM bobbin case (which
helps enormously); and the single hole metal plate (which also helps);
but I haven't heard about this foot. I need every bit of help I can get
(though I have started to improve my stitch equality!). I haven't
noticed any catching particularly - but, never mind g. I will be
checking it out. Thanks very much.
.
In message ,
writes
I have a Janome 6500. My favorite free motion foot is clear, solid
(except for the hole for the needle), round, the size of a quarter,
and shaped like a contact lens. It came in a set called, Convertible
Free Motion Quilting Foot Set. It's wonderful. Try to picture a
clear round disk with slightly raised edges, the size of a quarter.
The raised edges glide effortlessly over any seams or bumps, there's
nothing to "catch" because it's smooth and round. I'm not sure if its
available for all machines, but it's worth looking into.

Right, that's Christmas money gone! Shopped around and found very
differing prices. Went for the 'proper shop' that offered free postage
for over £30 and was still a lot cheaper than anywhere else, including
Janome itself.

At the moment have had to put quilting on one side and am concentrating
on the Blackwork for this year's WI County Show contribution. Long time
since I did any embroidery, but brushed down my stand and fished out my
frames and, touch wood, it seems to be going ok. Trying to be self
disciplined so it goes away quickly! I have a queue of ready basted
quilts patiently waiting!

Have another baby quilt to do for a friends grandchild expected in
Juneish. This will be a sibling for Jack who never got to snuggle with
his quilt as his parents framed it! This quilt will have fleecy backing
so will not be easily framed and hopefully will be used. I have plenty
of the Teddy fabric I had left over from Reuben's fleecy backed quilt
and have just enough of the navy fleece left too, so it will be
completely stash.

Sally at the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~uk
http://picasaweb.google.com/SallySeaside

On 03/02/2013 16:23, Pat S wrote:
Wow! I have a Janome 6500, and have the special FM bobbin case (which
helps enormously); and the single hole metal plate (which also helps);
but I haven't heard about this foot. I need every bit of help I can get
(though I have started to improve my stitch equality!). I haven't
noticed any catching particularly - but, never mind g. I will be
checking it out. Thanks very much.
.
In message ,
writes
I have a Janome 6500. My favorite free motion foot is clear, solid
(except for the hole for the needle), round, the size of a quarter,
and shaped like a contact lens. It came in a set called, Convertible
Free Motion Quilting Foot Set. It's wonderful. Try to picture a
clear round disk with slightly raised edges, the size of a quarter.
The raised edges glide effortlessly over any seams or bumps, there's
nothing to "catch" because it's smooth and round. I'm not sure if its
available for all machines, but it's worth looking into.

Yes, when I saw the price, I thought I'd wait for my birthday and buy it
for myself! Mind you, for the same birthday, I am seriously considering
hiring a Jaguar E-type coupé for the day!! Which 'obsession' will win?
gg (I suspect both!).
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In message , Sally Swindells
writes
Me too, though I haven't got a single hole plate, but see an
appropriate plate comes with the set. I Googled Convertible Free Motion
Quilting Foot Set and there is a Janome video on how it fits/works.
Nice to know it works on the 6500 ok.

Something to spend my Christmas money on - I always like to spend gift
money on something specific which I would like but would have second
thoughts about buying if 'I' had to spend the money!

Sally at the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~uk
http://picasaweb.google.com/SallySeaside

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Best Regards
Pat S