How to do the meander on the machine?

gardenquilter · Post by **gardenquilter** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:01 am

I know you are supposed to practice but I was never good at dress rehearsals

CindyB · Post by **CindyB** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:27 pm

GQ - It doesn't have to end up being a dress, so that's ok!

You can make it into a potholder if you use cotton batting!

gardenquilter · Post by **gardenquilter** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 2:47 am

cindy you are funny I have tears rolling down my checks

quilterliz · Post by **quilterliz** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:27 am

The first person to teach me told me to go fast-the faster the better. I find that I do better when I go slower-stiches are more consistent. I would LOVE to get a LA. I got to test drive a Tin Lizzie at a shop in Elmhurst, IL.

gardenquilter · Post by **gardenquilter** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:07 am

I think everyone has to develop their own rythum (sp)

WeSignificant · Post by **WeSignificant** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:45 am

I meander quilt mine at the LQS. I just go down there, hand the lady a $100 bill, leave, come back in a few weeks, and presto! It is all done.

gardenquilter · Post by **gardenquilter** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:20 am

WeSignificant lol at the way you put it. You are my favorite kind of customer

quilterliz · Post by **quilterliz** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:52 am

Wesignificant-LOL I like how you think. I just don't have the extra $$ to pay someone to do my quilts. I am thinking of asking my mom for a loan for a LA, though. Maybe we'll be business partners?

naniyosie · Post by **naniyosie** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 1:59 pm

I ju st practiced alot.
I bought some cheater cloth (eeks) and made baby doll quilts for my grand daughters. It was fun practicing on the doll quilts. I didn't want to use the expensive fabric.
I also have EQ5 and 6; and I experiment with different quilting designs; and then try it on my machine (Janome 6600)

MLM42 · Post by **MLM42** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:21 am

Meandering or stippling takes practice. Try to think of a dog bone shape and start with that. Or try some simple design and repeat the motion over and over. Eventually you'll get really go at it. I stipple alot and am pleased with the technique over the years. Try not to cross over previous stitches, but if you do, no one will notice it. Good luck.

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