Today I demonstrate what I look for when free motion quilting on a domestic sewing machine, what good tension looks like and some tips to avoid frustration! Blog: blog.pennydog.com
Thank you so much 🙌🏻🙌🏻 I’ve been battling with this issue for so long and you explained it so easily. I’m not free motion embroidering till I drop 😂😂 thank you 🥹😁
THANK YOU! I just purchsed a machine like you are using and have had no problem until lately when my straight line quilting on the back puckers BADLY even with my walking foot. I've tried everything and then found your post which. has given me the info I needed. THANK YOU. Please do more tutorials perhaps on your machine. Brothers only supplies a manual and no live person support to call unless I am completely unable to find it. Can you please explain the presser foot tension?
Thanks! I have the same machine, mine came out of the box with the bobbin tension out of whack! It was the first thing I had to adjust. What stitch length do you use for your free motion? I haven't got the hang of free motion with the dogs dropped, it feels so awkward. I've used the pin feature to slow me down using "drunken quilting" technique, it keeps me from quilting too fast.
Jennifer Colbert hi, I just leave my stitch length where it was from whatever I was sewing because with the feed dogs down it makes no difference, you are the stitch length! It’s definitely worth practising it without the dogs, the results are much better I find and then you’re not creating any stress on your backing fabric either.
As soon as I read "you are the stitch length", I went straight to the machine! I've watched so many free motion quilting videos and never heard anybody say this. Not one person! Most even tell you what they set their machine at!!! I had an 18 x 18 quilt sandwich to use as a test piece. It took me a couple of sessions to complete it, but I did a couple of Amish feathers with stippling/(pebbles?) between them. I'm 62, so even with quilting gloves and a Supreme Slider, the mechanics of moving the fabric around really tired out my hands. (arthritis, oh well!) The stitching is pretty wonky, but my husband thinks it's a work of art! I just wanted to thank you for your response, it really helped!!!
Jennifer Colbert THAT’S awesome! It sure does take practice, cushions and table runners are great for that. You may find quilts a bit more of a struggle still with your arthritis but there’s no shame on longarming those, you might even have fun renting the machine yourself if you find that you enjoy the quilting part.
Thank you so much 🙌🏻🙌🏻 I’ve been battling with this issue for so long and you explained it so easily. I’m not free motion embroidering till I drop 😂😂 thank you 🥹😁
Thanks for sharing from Atlanta Ga USA first time here helpful
THANK YOU! I just purchsed a machine like you are using and have had no problem until lately when my straight line quilting on the back puckers BADLY even with my walking foot. I've tried everything and then found your post which. has given me the info I needed. THANK YOU. Please do more tutorials perhaps on your machine. Brothers only supplies a manual and no live person support to call unless I am completely unable to find it. Can you please explain the presser foot tension?
Thanks for such a clear explanation. Am considering purchasing this machine.
Thank you again Kerry xx
Thanks! I have the same machine, mine came out of the box with the bobbin tension out of whack! It was the first thing I had to adjust. What stitch length do you use for your free motion? I haven't got the hang of free motion with the dogs dropped, it feels so awkward. I've used the pin feature to slow me down using "drunken quilting" technique, it keeps me from quilting too fast.
Jennifer Colbert hi, I just leave my stitch length where it was from whatever I was sewing because with the feed dogs down it makes no difference, you are the stitch length! It’s definitely worth practising it without the dogs, the results are much better I find and then you’re not creating any stress on your backing fabric either.
As soon as I read "you are the stitch length", I went straight to the machine! I've watched so many free motion quilting videos and never heard anybody say this. Not one person! Most even tell you what they set their machine at!!! I had an 18 x 18 quilt sandwich to use as a test piece. It took me a couple of sessions to complete it, but I did a couple of Amish feathers with stippling/(pebbles?) between them. I'm 62, so even with quilting gloves and a Supreme Slider, the mechanics of moving the fabric around really tired out my hands. (arthritis, oh well!) The stitching is pretty wonky, but my husband thinks it's a work of art! I just wanted to thank you for your response, it really helped!!!
Jennifer Colbert THAT’S awesome! It sure does take practice, cushions and table runners are great for that. You may find quilts a bit more of a struggle still with your arthritis but there’s no shame on longarming those, you might even have fun renting the machine yourself if you find that you enjoy the quilting part.
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I resorted to QAYG due to shoulder issues. Takes a little longer, but a success.
I just got the same machine when your drop feed dogs do you adjust the foot pressure dial? Thanks
Usually I have it set to a little less pressure than N in general but you will want to drop it down a bit more if you have really bouncy batting
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