Wow! that's neat! I sure couldn't hand-stitch as pretty as your machine does. I'm curious how it makes that stitch.
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Wow! that's neat! I sure couldn't hand-stitch as pretty as your machine does. I'm curious how it makes that stitch.
Very nice,, what sort of machine4 are you using.... going to check out one of mine.... and love the rainbow!!!
It's my Janome Horizon 7700. It does work with the AccuFeed system (like the walking foot).Quote:
Originally Posted by GrammaBabs
**ANOTHER QUESTION:** Would I have to snip the jump threads on the back too? Also, how long a stitch do hand quilters make and how far apart (equal to the stitch length or shorter?).
Yes, for it to look right the jump stitches should be cut on the back as well. Hand quilting differs. Regular hand quilting usually ranges from 10 to 15 stitches per inch. The stitching on the example I showed earlier are larger stitches, more decorative, I'm guessing maybe 6 to 8 per inch. The quilting done with pearl cotton is the longer stitch length.Quote:
Originally Posted by a1angiem
Wow, Girl. That is so neat to have the option. It could work on some primitive embroidery designs as well.
I have hand look stitches on my Janome 11000se but I've never tried them yet. I did try the FMQ last night and I'm horrible at it! Think I'm gonna give the FMQ up...
Angie-
I love the stitch....what type of machine do you have? I have a Husq. Topaz, but I don't think I have that stitch. I've been playing with the other dec stitches on the machine to use on the quilt I'm working on...but I don't think I have that one :(
Syndi
Syndi, it's the Janome Horizon 7700.Quote:
Originally Posted by Syndi
Genny: DON'T GIVE UP! You can do it! By golly, if I can (never sewed before August) you can! You've got a great machine...just keep practicing on something that doesn't matter...you'll get it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Genny
Genny, there is no giving up in FMQ. Seriously, it takes practice, and then you will be amazed with what you can do. I read this entire book before I even tried it: "Free-Motion Machine Quilting" by Don Linn. It really helped me get my mind right, so I could keep up the good fight until I got good enough to proceed slowly with an actual whole-cloth practice quilt. I am pretty happy with it. Don't give up.