I will try your method to see what is like, however when I float my quilts I baste the top and down the sides and I also keep the work area tight, by using several long magnets across the entire quilt. These are magnets that you use to hang tools, with knobs added to the ends making it easy to move them as you advance the quilt. I haven't had trouble keeping my quilts square.
I am so glad that I came across this video. I am new to longarming but I really didn’t want to float my tops so I haven’t. I have been pinning my tops to the bottom rail leader. I have completed two quilts and they came out perfectly even and when I trimmed off the extra backing and batting the quilt top was perfect. It has been very difficult finding a video on loading a quilt to the frame that the didn’t have the top floating. So thankful for this instruct. 😊
When I began quilting I loaded top as described. Then changed to floating tops. I agree it takes more time to straighten etc every roll up. I have returned to pinning tops to leaders.
its great that the quilt is square but what if it isn't? ease it in? every video shows putting a quilt on a long arm and the video quilts are always perfect.
Shouldn't the bottom.edge of the top go under the bar you attached the bottom to to avoid a gap between the layers? I would think the layers should not have air space?
This is really good info, but if your frame has only 2 bars, this isn't possible as the backing is pinned to the bottom bar.. thanks for the clear instructions. something to think about.
I don't baste the side edges of the quilt until I am finished quilting that workspace. For more about this go to longarmuniversity.com/Tutorials/Basic-Techniques-1.html#Sides
This technique has already helped me. Thank you so much.
I just happened across this video this past week. OMGEEEEE! I have learned so much from this!!! Thank you so very much!
I will try your method to see what is like, however when I float my quilts I baste the top and down the sides and I also keep the work area tight, by using several long magnets across the entire quilt. These are magnets that you use to hang tools, with knobs added to the ends making it easy to move them as you advance the quilt. I haven't had trouble keeping my quilts square.
I am so glad that I came across this video. I am new to longarming but I really didn’t want to float my tops so I haven’t. I have been pinning my tops to the bottom rail leader. I have completed two quilts and they came out perfectly even and when I trimmed off the extra backing and batting the quilt top was perfect. It has been very difficult finding a video on loading a quilt to the frame that the didn’t have the top floating. So thankful for this instruct. 😊
When I began quilting I loaded top as described.
Then changed to floating tops.
I agree it takes more time to straighten etc every roll up.
I have returned to pinning tops to leaders.
its great that the quilt is square but what if it isn't? ease it in? every video shows putting a quilt on a long arm and the video quilts are always perfect.
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Please show how you planned and loaded your batting to your quilt. Also, please tell what leaders each layer is pinned to
The quilt doesn’t have to be puddled on the floor. It can be contained in a fabric sling, something like a hammock.
Shouldn't the bottom.edge of the top go under the bar you attached the bottom to to avoid a gap between the layers? I would think the layers should not have air space?
Each machine table is a little different. You have to find what works best for your table and roller bars.
This is really good info, but if your frame has only 2 bars, this isn't possible as the backing is pinned to the bottom bar.. thanks for the clear instructions. something to think about.
My frame / table does have three bars. One of them is down low and you can't see it in the video.
Thanks for your response. I'm still learning how to use my longarm..but loving it!!
Do you load the batting from the bottom up and pin it and roll?
Do you not baste the outside edges?
I don't baste the side edges of the quilt until I am finished quilting that workspace. For more about this go to longarmuniversity.com/Tutorials/Basic-Techniques-1.html#Sides