Pauline I love this new template G. But I have a question? What is the smallest size square that you can use your templates with? I love doing quilt as you go. And have bought many of your items to be able to do this. But I haven't bought any templates yet. Right now the quilt I'm working on The square size is 6 -1/2" X 6 -1/2" But the smallest size quilt block that I do is 5" squares I have some charm packs still that I'm trying to use up . But would love to be able to cut larger quilt blocks. So I can use your templates. ❤️
Hi Marion, I am thrilled you like my new templates. The actual template measures 51/2" but you can just use sections of them for smaller blocks . I would suggest drawing some different designs from them onto paper the size of your blocks and experiment with different parts of the template to create some great patterns for your blocks. Have fun creating and quilting, I would love to see photos when your finished your project. Cheers Pauline
Are these rulers designed for us with high shank or low shank? also a mention of the size of the template would be nice. ThQ! Low watching your videos.
Our templates are designed for my technique of Controlled Quilting. Controlled Quilting is where I use the templates and draw the design onto the fabric, I then use a regular open toe sewing foot on the machine with the Feed Dogs up. I adjust the pressure from the sewing foot so when I put the pressure foot down there is not much pressure on the fabric and this allows me to sew around all the curves and corners without lifting the pressure foot. I do put my stitch length to about 3. Quilting this way give you even stitches all the time and there is no stress like there is when one tries to free motion quilt. The average size of the templates is 6" squares, we have designed them to enable quilters to create any size they desire to fill the space they need to fill. You can download FREE PATTERN SHEETS FROM OUR WEBSITE www.pqw.com.au Enjoy your quilting journey , Pauline
Because if you can't lighten the pressure, the walking foot could still cause the fabric to shift, or make it really hard to move the fabric through resulting in some not nice looking stitches. I had an old Pfaff with the IDT (built in walking foot) and no pressure foot adjustment. All it did was shift the fabric, top and bottom, but especially the top. But, I also have to say is that I find that Pfaff tends to be top pressure foot heavy even when not quilting. Being able to adjust the foot tension is critical IMHO to getting a good result.
Cynthia hi, Most machine allow us to adjust the pressure on the sewing foot to sew through bulk. It is different on all machines so machines you can not adjust the pressure unfortunately. Some machines full pressure on the foot is set to 6 I would adjust it down to 2 then this allows one to glide the fabric under the needle in all directions with out puckering. Adjusting the pressure on the foot has nothing to do with your tension on the machine. Hope this explains the process for you. Cheers Pauline
@@PQWQuilting Thanks, Pauline-you helped me make the connection I was missing. I was equating the foot tension with the top thread tension. I don’t think my machine will adjust presser foot tension, unfortunately.
Thank you for the tip to lower the pressure on the the foot. You make quilting your way very achievable.
You are so welcome!
Great technique.
Thank you! Cheers!
Love this technique!
Thank you! Cheers!
I am terrified to attempt free motion quilting. Each time I watch one of you using a template I get a little braver. Thanks again for all you efforts.
You can do it!
Pauline I love this new template G. But I have a question? What is the smallest size square that you can use your templates with? I love doing quilt as you go. And have bought many of your items to be able to do this. But I haven't bought any templates yet. Right now the quilt I'm working on The square size is
6 -1/2" X 6 -1/2"
But the smallest size quilt block that I do is
5" squares I have some charm packs still that I'm trying to use up . But would love to be able to cut larger quilt blocks. So I can use your templates. ❤️
Hi Marion, I am thrilled you like my new templates.
The actual template measures 51/2" but you can just use sections of them for smaller blocks .
I would suggest drawing some different designs from them onto paper the size of your blocks and experiment with different parts of the template to create some great patterns for your blocks.
Have fun creating and quilting, I would love to see photos when your finished your project.
Cheers Pauline
@@PQWQuilting thank you Pauline for the information about your templates. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Are these rulers designed for us with high shank or low shank? also a mention of the size of the template would be nice. ThQ! Low watching your videos.
Our templates are designed for my technique of Controlled Quilting. Controlled Quilting is where I use the templates and draw the design onto the fabric, I then use a regular open toe sewing foot on the machine with the Feed Dogs up.
I adjust the pressure from the sewing foot so when I put the pressure foot down there is not much pressure on the fabric and this allows me to sew around all the curves and corners without lifting the pressure foot.
I do put my stitch length to about 3. Quilting this way give you even stitches all the time and there is no stress like there is when one tries to free motion quilt.
The average size of the templates is 6" squares, we have designed them to enable quilters to create any size they desire to fill the space they need to fill.
You can download FREE PATTERN SHEETS FROM OUR WEBSITE www.pqw.com.au
Enjoy your quilting journey , Pauline
Can you please explain what the difference would be between reducing the presser foot tension and simply using an even feed/walking foot?
Because if you can't lighten the pressure, the walking foot could still cause the fabric to shift, or make it really hard to move the fabric through resulting in some not nice looking stitches. I had an old Pfaff with the IDT (built in walking foot) and no pressure foot adjustment. All it did was shift the fabric, top and bottom, but especially the top. But, I also have to say is that I find that Pfaff tends to be top pressure foot heavy even when not quilting. Being able to adjust the foot tension is critical IMHO to getting a good result.
Cynthia hi, Most machine allow us to adjust the pressure on the sewing foot to sew through bulk.
It is different on all machines so machines you can not adjust the pressure unfortunately.
Some machines full pressure on the foot is set to 6 I would adjust it down to 2 then this allows one to glide the fabric under the needle in all directions with out puckering.
Adjusting the pressure on the foot has nothing to do with your tension on the machine.
Hope this explains the process for you.
Cheers Pauline
@@PQWQuilting Thanks, Pauline-you helped me make the connection I was missing. I was equating the foot tension with the top thread tension. I don’t think my machine will adjust presser foot tension, unfortunately.
Hi ca you show us the dot to dot thanks
Hi Sandra, thanks for tuning in! You can find our video on the Dot to Dot Templates right here: ruclips.net/video/P76KybWwTQ0/видео.html