Absolutely! You can do curves too - especially gentle ones. I just really like the look of parallel channels and use that a lot. Plus it's really easy. :-)
@wenbautista Thanks so much! I'm working on a quilt video workshop right now that will be good for those learning to applique - and I have lots of quilt projects planned for 2012. Keep in touch! Best, Wendi
You "stitch in the ditch" SO fast! Does the walking foot help with stitching straight? I feel like I'll be stitching VERY slowly to stay in the ditch and not move to the left or the right. I haven't tried just yet... I'm still at the sandwiching stage with my quilt. Thanks again, your videos are incredibly helpful and so easy to follow.
Thankyou for this video you have made it look a lot easier I have been sewing for years and always worried about quilting, but thanks to you I am going to have a go.best wishes Micky
Thanks for posting these videos they are very helpful. I can't wait to quilt my project. Can I make vertical and horizontal lines? or is it better to just quilt in one direction?
I'm just learning to machine quilt. I liked when you showed how to adjust the tension. Why don't you use a walking foot? Or maybe I should ask when should we use a walking foot?
+Donna C I actually am using a walking foot. Sorry that wasn't clearer - my machine has a built in walking foot and it's a lot smaller (and less noticeable) than a separate one. I use my walking foot all the time - but you DEFINITELY want to use it any time you're quilting. It keeps all the layers feeding through at the same rate.
I'm not sure what a quilting foot is. A walking foot feeds the top layer through at the same rate that the feed dogs pull through the bottom layer - it keeps all your layers together and it really is essential for machine quilting.
I really appreciated the reminder on achieving a balanced tension when using different colors on the top and bottom of the quilt - thank you!
I'm glad it was helpful. :-)
Best teaching on tension that I've ever seen. Thank you and much continued success!
Absolutely! You can do curves too - especially gentle ones. I just really like the look of parallel channels and use that a lot. Plus it's really easy. :-)
Sure. Whatever works best for you and the layout of the quilt.
@wenbautista Thanks so much! I'm working on a quilt video workshop right now that will be good for those learning to applique - and I have lots of quilt projects planned for 2012. Keep in touch!
Best,
Wendi
You "stitch in the ditch" SO fast! Does the walking foot help with stitching straight? I feel like I'll be stitching VERY slowly to stay in the ditch and not move to the left or the right. I haven't tried just yet... I'm still at the sandwiching stage with my quilt. Thanks again, your videos are incredibly helpful and so easy to follow.
Thankyou for this video you have made it look a lot easier I have been sewing for years and always worried about quilting, but thanks to you I am going to have a go.best wishes Micky
The walking foot does help keep things straight, but mostly it's just practice. And not worrying too much if it goes off track a bit. :-)
Thanks for posting these videos they are very helpful. I can't wait to quilt my project. Can I make vertical and horizontal lines? or is it better to just quilt in one direction?
I love it!! Love your fabrics no where u buy good fabrics??? I like ur quilt!!!! Pattern??
Thanks! I like to get my fabric at quilt shops - and the pattern for that quilt will be at Shiny Happy World next year. :-)
I'm just learning to machine quilt. I liked when you showed how to adjust the tension. Why don't you use a walking foot? Or maybe I should ask when should we use a walking foot?
+Donna C I actually am using a walking foot. Sorry that wasn't clearer - my machine has a built in walking foot and it's a lot smaller (and less noticeable) than a separate one. I use my walking foot all the time - but you DEFINITELY want to use it any time you're quilting. It keeps all the layers feeding through at the same rate.
Really helpful basic tips. Very clear close-up images too!
You kept the thread going. Is it okay to stop and start (clipping the threads between)?
Is it necessary for me to have a walking foot? I only have the quilting foot. Thank you for this and you’ve got a new follower too.
I'm not sure what a quilting foot is. A walking foot feeds the top layer through at the same rate that the feed dogs pull through the bottom layer - it keeps all your layers together and it really is essential for machine quilting.
Thank you so much for the easy explanation.
Luv,luv Wendi's Tuts!! Really Nice & explains plus shows....Thank You so much!!
free motion quilting they do different widths and the like for that effect. You should check on man sewing. He is a really good free motion quilter.
Would it be OK to quilt by just top stitching around my hexagons???
Are you just using a regular pressure foot? Feed dogs up?
Your not using a walking foot.?
I finished my queen sized quilt today
I'm glad it was helpful. :-)
Why my quilt backing buckle
thank you ..sooo helpful
Does your machine have a built in walking foot, or are you using a regular foot?.
+patricia chandler It's a built in walking foot.
patricia chandler Pfaff machine
Well done! Thank you.
helpful! thank you
I used a walking foot
Thanks so much! :-)