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Mary Anderson commented on Louise Gagné's photo
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"Louise,
Your quilt is a show stopper, a real kaleidoscope of color!! I love it. Where do you plan for it to go? "
Chris replied to the discussion 'Machine Quilting on a Frame - Advice needed' in the group Hand & Machine Quilting"Another area to check when using a frame, (which I used for several years) Is to make sure that the quilt is at the right height and is held tightly at the sides. Not so tight that you can bounce a quarter on it. Raise your rollers so that the foot…"
Laurie replied to the discussion 'Machine Quilting on a Frame - Advice needed' in the group Hand & Machine Quilting"Yes, tension is a major factor when quilting on a frame. I always check my bobbin tension with EACH bobbin. Put your bobbin in it's holder (assuming it's a removable holder), grab the thread and let the bobbin case dangle. Give it a small…"
Laurie replied to the discussion 'Looking for a new quilting machine' in the group Hand & Machine Quilting"I too, wanted a "long arm" for my own use and therefore didn't want to go in the h*** purchasing one. I ended up getting a Magic frame by New Joy. It's entirely metal and when put together could hold the weight of a Ford truck.…"
Louise Gagné left a comment for HeyJudee"Hi Judee,
Yes I've done lots of free motion with the same machine, not on a frame though -that's the only difference. I had to adjust teh tension while fre motin quilting on a table top with this machine, but did not have a problem.…"
HeyJudee replied to the discussion 'Machine Quilting on a Frame - Advice needed' in the group Hand & Machine Quilting"This may be a dumb question but have you ever done free motion quilting before? I've only done free motion with my regular sewing machine and my darning foot. I usually have to increase the needle tension when I do that. I don't know the…"
Louise Gagné added a discussion to the group Hand & Machine Quilting
Machine Quilting on a Frame - Advice needed
HELP! I've made four quilt tops in the last two months and was starting to machine quilt the first tester on my new quilting frame. So... up goes the ol' Kenmore onto the carriage, everythings ready to go.... I start machine quilting.... and all the tension is so out of whack it makes a horrible mess on the under side. So, since I'm new tho this quilting on a frame... do you normally have to adjust the tension just to use the machine on a frame? I was using a stippling foot.... I don't like my…See More
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- At 9:52am on September 8, 2009,
Melissa said… - how would i send it ? you would have to have a fax i guess would be the best way. that is great. i know i love the bears too.
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