Quiltmaking

Re: Machine quilting large quilt

ls2116 — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 03:05:29 GMT

I have Brotherithink its pq 1500 I wouldn't be able to do my large quilts without that machine that is unless I had abigger throat machine.

Re: Machine quilting large quilt

Nana — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 02:21:41 GMT

Vivian

You make me laugh....thanks. I know that your quilt turned out beautifully.

Re: Machine quilting large quilt

Vivian — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:14:48 GMT

I just finished my flannel king quilt just straight lines, stitch in the ditch and it was heavy, hot and awkward and I will take poison before I do it again. or at least until the trauma dies away. kind of like child birth.

Re: Machine quilting large quilt

Susie — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:45:10 GMT

I'm doing my first quilt on my DSM. It's taking a looonnngggg time, and it a lot of work, but I'm learning as I go. I'm trying to do a simple (hahahaha!) meander/loop pattern. There are spots where my machine doesn't like the seams, and spots where it isn't an issue at all. I'll post a picture as soon as I get it finished.

Re: Machine quilting large quilt

Brigit-Carol — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:42:21 GMT

Krisitn:

what is a dsm? I'm new to quilting and want to know everything.

Domestic sewing machine as opposed to longarm quilting on a frame. Domestic machine can have a throat space (distance between needle and right housing) of anywhere between 6" and 12". The larger the throat the easier it is to manipulate the quilt.

Re: Machine quilting large quilt

Krisitn — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:35:51 GMT

what is a dsm? I'm new to quilting and want to know everything.

Re: Machine quilting large quilt

Krisitn — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:34:39 GMT

I was reading post to see if I could use my sewing machine to quilt a queen size its my 1st big one, and only my 3rd quilt ever. I saw your post about quilting gloves, what do they do? how will they help? Just want as much info as possible before I start thanks so much :)

Re: Machine quilting large quilt

Elizabeth — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:40:20 GMT

have quilted all my quilts on my Bernista Artista 200. anywhere from Crib to queen. Gloves area huge help for me as well as having a flat surface. Started out with the plexiglass platfor now have my machine level with my work top. I also found when frre motion quilting the easy glide works great. I bought all the clip rolled one quilt and hated it. I now leave fabric loose and drape and pleat. I think everyone has there own style.Try differant styles and see what works for you.

Re: Machine quilting large quilt

btiffany — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:01:28 GMT

Finally had time to get my picture uploaded. Remain happy and amazing how the slight imperfections blend in. My cousin's dtr off to college last week. I have her quilt top done and will begin quilting. This was a very quick pattern, twin bed size. Done in batiks which I have not used much. Fabrics were sent to me and really had to use them wisely. Out of my usual box and I really like it. Have printed out a picture of a graduation cap and plan to quilt using caps combined by loops or something like that. Just wanted something different. Still have backing to do.

Thank all of you for the comments. Love quilters to talk to. I do not have anyone to quilt with anymore and haven't found a local group. Probably should check it out. Thanks again

Re: Machine quilting large quilt

Carey — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:27:48 GMT

Welcome tiffany. I also forgot to mention I use my cutting table and drafting chair for my quilting and piecing. Make sure your chair is level with your table or you will have more than enough aches plus some then. Use pillows or whatever you need to get to the right height if using wooden chair or adjust your chair if you are using an office chair or drafting chair.

Re: Machine quilting large quilt

Carey — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:18:41 GMT

I quilt all my own on my sewing machine. You have a better machine even than I do, and I know where you're coming from with wanting everything to be done by yourself. Also you save a lot of money by doing it yourself as well. You are not tackling impossible I have done queen on mine but with basic designs only. Make sure you have moved everything off your table and set your machine up to leave enough space for the quilt to go through. I would also suggest rolling up the quilt and unrolling it as you go along with the quilting it helps with keeping everything. It can be done.

Re: Machine quilting large quilt

Nana — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:40:36 GMT

btiffany

Glad you got your quilt finished. It is rewarding to finish one and have the recipient really like it.

Re: Machine quilting large quilt

Marie — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:59:43 GMT

btiffany:
Mother-in-law likes it very much

btiffany:
Quilt is finished

Tiffany, I totally missed this thread so my congratulations on your finishing that large sized quilt on your DSM is a little late but sincere. Glad your MIL liked it, a labor of love, for sure. I look forward to seeing it.

Re: Machine quilting large quilt

btiffany — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:17:41 GMT

Quilt is finished and I am well into another. As much as I complained about the straight stitching quilting, and I did, I really like it. Wine did help after all also! I will use the same type of quilting again. Mother-in-law likes it very much and that is who I made it for. I am trying to send a picture. Just switched over from pc to mac. If it doesn't get posted with this will work on it tonight. Thanks for all the encouragement and just being there. I truly appreciate it.

Re: Machine quilting large quilt

caroline — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:31:02 GMT

I have too a Sapphire 870 and have quilted in free motion some quilts . But I had bought a table with adaptable insert (Sew Ezy table) , it's more confortable and easier . I'll be happy to see your finished quilt...