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machine quilting curves
question for you experience machine quilters. I bought a new sewing
machine, because the tension of my 1968's SINGER was beyond regulation. Got a sewing machine table, but I was still having trouble, so Fer cut the legs so it would be exactly at the same level as the old one. I am still having trouble in the curves. He thinks that I apply different pull to the sandwich when doing curves, either because I change the speed to faster or because the side drag of the quilt is different. His theory is that is why when I go around a pattern that has straight lines and curves, in the curves you can see that the top thread is making little hooks on the back, and the bobbin thread is almost on the surface of the backing. It was a border, which might be related to it, since there is not much to grab it from on the right side, in the SM's bed. I had no problem quilting placemats. Any suggestions? Do I just need more practice? The machine's straight stitch is wonderful, the walking foot works great (although a little noisy), I like the way it binds bobbins, how it is threaded automaticall, the needle down option, etc. -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens |
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Have you tried the new curve foot? I am not too sure who makes it, but I
bought one in August, and watched the demo, once mastered this is not a bad foot, certainly helps with the curve piecing. Moira "Dr. Quilter" wrote in message ... question for you experience machine quilters. I bought a new sewing machine, because the tension of my 1968's SINGER was beyond regulation. Got a sewing machine table, but I was still having trouble, so Fer cut the legs so it would be exactly at the same level as the old one. I am still having trouble in the curves. He thinks that I apply different pull to the sandwich when doing curves, either because I change the speed to faster or because the side drag of the quilt is different. His theory is that is why when I go around a pattern that has straight lines and curves, in the curves you can see that the top thread is making little hooks on the back, and the bobbin thread is almost on the surface of the backing. It was a border, which might be related to it, since there is not much to grab it from on the right side, in the SM's bed. I had no problem quilting placemats. Any suggestions? Do I just need more practice? The machine's straight stitch is wonderful, the walking foot works great (although a little noisy), I like the way it binds bobbins, how it is threaded automaticall, the needle down option, etc. -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens |
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"Dr. Quilter" wrote: question for you experience machine quilters. I bought a new sewing machine, because the tension of my 1968's SINGER was beyond regulation. Got a sewing machine table, but I was still having trouble, so Fer cut the legs so it would be exactly at the same level as the old one. I am still having trouble in the curves. He thinks that I apply different pull to the sandwich when doing curves, either because I change the speed to faster or because the side drag of the quilt is different. His theory is that is why when I go around a pattern that has straight lines and curves, in the curves you can see that the top thread is making little hooks on the back, and the bobbin thread is almost on the surface of the backing. It was a border, which might be related to it, since there is not much to grab it from on the right side, in the SM's bed. I had no problem quilting placemats. Any suggestions? Do I just need more practice? The machine's straight stitch is wonderful, the walking foot works great (although a little noisy), I like the way it binds bobbins, how it is threaded automaticall, the needle down option, etc. Are you using a walking foot or doing free motion quilting? I'm trying to understand your description of "pulling" are you actually pulling on the fabric to make the curve or are you really just guiding it with your hands? If you actually have to pull, it may be that your quilt is hanging off the table or otherwise dragging on something and this is the problem. Those poor little feed dogs are just not strong enough to lift a quilt off the side of the table and under the needle for quilting. marcella |
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I still have trouble when I go sideways in free-motion quilting with the
loops on the back. It's better if I go a little slower, but not too slowly as I go around curves. I figure it is operator error (as opposed to something wrong with the machine), and I do get better with practice. -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm De-Fang email address to reply "Dr. Quilter" wrote in message ... question for you experience machine quilters. I bought a new sewing machine, because the tension of my 1968's SINGER was beyond regulation. Got a sewing machine table, but I was still having trouble, so Fer cut the legs so it would be exactly at the same level as the old one. I am still having trouble in the curves. He thinks that I apply different pull to the sandwich when doing curves, either because I change the speed to faster or because the side drag of the quilt is different. His theory is that is why when I go around a pattern that has straight lines and curves, in the curves you can see that the top thread is making little hooks on the back, and the bobbin thread is almost on the surface of the backing. It was a border, which might be related to it, since there is not much to grab it from on the right side, in the SM's bed. I had no problem quilting placemats. Any suggestions? Do I just need more practice? The machine's straight stitch is wonderful, the walking foot works great (although a little noisy), I like the way it binds bobbins, how it is threaded automaticall, the needle down option, etc. -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens |
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Wish I could watch you do it, it would be easier to answer the question.
Try with your free motion foot in a straight line until you master even stitches (backwards and forwards, and side to side), then *very slowly* around a curve, trying for the same even stitches. Generally you need to slow down for curves, just like driving a car. Also, it sounds like you don't have enough table to support the weight of the quilt. Roberta in D "Dr. Quilter" wrote in news:bms2i7$g04$1 @nntp3.u.washington.edu: question for you experience machine quilters. I bought a new sewing machine, because the tension of my 1968's SINGER was beyond regulation. Got a sewing machine table, but I was still having trouble, so Fer cut the legs so it would be exactly at the same level as the old one. I am still having trouble in the curves. He thinks that I apply different pull to the sandwich when doing curves, either because I change the speed to faster or because the side drag of the quilt is different. His theory is that is why when I go around a pattern that has straight lines and curves, in the curves you can see that the top thread is making little hooks on the back, and the bobbin thread is almost on the surface of the backing. It was a border, which might be related to it, since there is not much to grab it from on the right side, in the SM's bed. I had no problem quilting placemats. Any suggestions? Do I just need more practice? The machine's straight stitch is wonderful, the walking foot works great (although a little noisy), I like the way it binds bobbins, how it is threaded automaticall, the needle down option, etc. |
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no, haven't heard about it. will it help with free motion quilting?
MOIRA RIDDELL wrote: Have you tried the new curve foot? I am not too sure who makes it, but I bought one in August, and watched the demo, once mastered this is not a bad foot, certainly helps with the curve piecing. Moira "Dr. Quilter" wrote in message ... question for you experience machine quilters. I bought a new sewing machine, because the tension of my 1968's SINGER was beyond regulation. Got a sewing machine table, but I was still having trouble, so Fer cut the legs so it would be exactly at the same level as the old one. I am still having trouble in the curves. He thinks that I apply different pull to the sandwich when doing curves, either because I change the speed to faster or because the side drag of the quilt is different. His theory is that is why when I go around a pattern that has straight lines and curves, in the curves you can see that the top thread is making little hooks on the back, and the bobbin thread is almost on the surface of the backing. It was a border, which might be related to it, since there is not much to grab it from on the right side, in the SM's bed. I had no problem quilting placemats. Any suggestions? Do I just need more practice? The machine's straight stitch is wonderful, the walking foot works great (although a little noisy), I like the way it binds bobbins, how it is threaded automaticall, the needle down option, etc. -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens |
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Hi Marcella..
free motion-ing with a darning foot, feed dogs down. I have no problem with the walking foot, or with piecing. The pulling comes from the fact that it is hard to manouver the quilt. It is not hanging, since I have the machine at table level, and against a wall. It is laminate, so it should glide. I think it might be related to the fact that it is an edge and I don't have good control over the right side (rolled quilt to the left of the SM, right edge of the quilt under needle, not much left on the right to put my hand on). Are you using a walking foot or doing free motion quilting? I'm trying to understand your description of "pulling" are you actually pulling on the fabric to make the curve or are you really just guiding it with your hands? If you actually have to pull, it may be that your quilt is hanging off the table or otherwise dragging on something and this is the problem. Those poor little feed dogs are just not strong enough to lift a quilt off the side of the table and under the needle for quilting. marcella -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens |
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I think you understood me exactly... so it is either both you and me, or
our SMs... ) Fer said that I tend to go faster when doing the curve... I am not aware of that, but he was watching me.... frood wrote: I still have trouble when I go sideways in free-motion quilting with the loops on the back. It's better if I go a little slower, but not too slowly as I go around curves. I figure it is operator error (as opposed to something wrong with the machine), and I do get better with practice. -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens |
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In article ,
"Dr. Quilter" wrote: Hi Marcella.. free motion-ing with a darning foot, feed dogs down. I have no problem with the walking foot, or with piecing. The pulling comes from the fact that it is hard to manouver the quilt. It is not hanging, since I have the machine at table level, and against a wall. It is laminate, so it should glide. I think it might be related to the fact that it is an edge and I don't have good control over the right side (rolled quilt to the left of the SM, right edge of the quilt under needle, not much left on the right to put my hand on). OK, the only thing I can think of then is an old hand quilting trick. Baste an extension onto the right side of your quilt. Get out a quarter yard of so of fabric and safety pin it to the edge of your quilt. That should give you something more to hang on to. Better if you have an old piece of something heavier lying around (closer to quilt thickness) like pre quilted fabric or fleece. I suspect the need to use something like this will decrease the more you practice. Hang in there! marcella |
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hadn't thought of that! quilt was finsihed and handed to baby a week ago
(mom tells me she stares at is all the time, it is purple and green and obviously has enough contrast for her one month old little eyes! ) but I will try it with the next puppy if I still have problems. washing and drying it fluffed it enought that the 'defects' were not so noticeable. Marcella Tracy Peek wrote: In article , "Dr. Quilter" wrote: Hi Marcella.. free motion-ing with a darning foot, feed dogs down. I have no problem with the walking foot, or with piecing. The pulling comes from the fact that it is hard to manouver the quilt. It is not hanging, since I have the machine at table level, and against a wall. It is laminate, so it should glide. I think it might be related to the fact that it is an edge and I don't have good control over the right side (rolled quilt to the left of the SM, right edge of the quilt under needle, not much left on the right to put my hand on). OK, the only thing I can think of then is an old hand quilting trick. Baste an extension onto the right side of your quilt. Get out a quarter yard of so of fabric and safety pin it to the edge of your quilt. That should give you something more to hang on to. Better if you have an old piece of something heavier lying around (closer to quilt thickness) like pre quilted fabric or fleece. I suspect the need to use something like this will decrease the more you practice. Hang in there! marcella -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens |
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