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Sew-L-Sister · Post by **Sew-L-Sister** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:51 am

Hi everyone, I'm from Maple Ridge, just outside of Vancouver. I have been crocheting and quilting for over 30 years and my hands are not letting me hand quilt any longer other than small projects. since I cannot and never have used a frame the large quilts get very heavy. I decided I better learn machine quilting and I find it quite difficult to do and to make it look prfessional. Maybe I'm just too darn fussy and should lighten up. I found it does take quite a bit of practise so make quilts for the church bazaar and then no one really knows who did them. If they like them I own up and if they don't I keep my mouth shut. LOL

Shirley

calicopuzzle · Post by **calicopuzzle** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:24 pm

You sure need to be patient with yourself to learn to do any free motion stitching....I don't know anyone that learned it the first time they tried it. You have to learn to find a workable speed and then learn to move your fabric in the direction you want to go....not simple, but not impossible! Just takes practice, practice, practice!
Try to enjoy the rythmn of what you are doing and forget about winning any award...practice on some small things...or like someone said--charity quilts are a great way to learn and practice. Happy Quilting!

Itchn2Bstitchn · Post by **Itchn2Bstitchn** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:48 am

This sure does hurt the ego......

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HomespunMary · Post by **HomespunMary** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:49 pm

LOL. itchn, yeah, that was painful to see

Just to think what she will be able to do as a grown up!

geriwood · Post by **geriwood** » Fri May 02, 2008 8:15 am

I started machine quilting a few years ago. I would cut 18" squares of bottom, top and batting for practice. Diane Gaudynski has a great DVD out and there are wonderful books that explain using the right type of needle and thread. You won't beleive the difference it makes in your quilting. I also use one of those slide things you put on your machine to help the fabric move easier. I love to machine quilt it is so relaxing. Don't forget to stop and reposition your hands, use the needle down. Don't give up, once you get the hang of machine quilting you will love it. Geri

piecemaker1 · Post by **piecemaker1** » Fri May 02, 2008 3:17 pm

Geri,
Where did you find a DVD? I have looked for one before. Do you have a title and where it can be found?

piecemaker1

quilterbee · Post by **quilterbee** » Fri May 02, 2008 4:57 pm

I liked Ricky Tim's Grand Finale DVD, BUT watching a DVD is not going to teach you the fluid motion you need to free motion. You can only learn that through trial and error, practice, good music and good supplies. Meandering is a larger stipple, stippling is a tiny meander. I use the magnifying glass on my lamp when I stipple. The stipple looks huge, but is really tiny and perfect. Amie

geriwood · Post by **geriwood** » Fri May 02, 2008 5:21 pm

I bought Diane's DVD at my Bernina Dealer about a year ago. I will see if I can locate one. It might have been put out by Bernina. I have to look for it and will get back to you soon. Geri

TooMuchFabric · Post by **TooMuchFabric** » Sat May 03, 2008 1:53 am

I have the machine quilting book and DVD from QIAD. It is very good. Eleanor Burns never ceases to amaze me with her teaching/demonstrations.

Jo Ann

norwich · Post by **norwich** » Tue May 06, 2008 8:31 am

It is a good idea to practice meandering on paper first. Get some old scrap paper, and while sitting in front of the TV or whatever, practice your technique over and over again. I'm a longarm quilter, and that's what was suggested when I started out. After a while, you will get the hang of where to meander next. Everyone has their own style too.

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