Thank you. I learn something new every time. I was putting my quilt layers under the bar clamp. I’m so I didn’t break it! Also, loved your way of basting the quilt layers separately. I’ll try that next time. I get my ‘assistant’ husband to help me advance the quilt like you did with just one clamp on the back pole.
I like that tactic of starting from the corner. Lots of advice out there is to start from the middle, but I frequently end up with my quilt going off the edge of the batting as I advance down.
I purchased this machine last November and am still learning. This was helpful, and I would love to see more tips using the simply 16 and little foot frame.
I’ve been using the Little Foot frame for over 4 years and I have always put the quilt under the locking clamps at the ends of the back bar. I always clamp it on first with 4 or 5 of the handle clamps then unlock the bar and then smooth the quilt along the end of the bar and then lock the bar on again. Works well for me. I also bought another super clamp and use two of them on the front bar.
If the quilt isn't basted for that 2nd half, flipping it around like you suggested runs a huge risk of puckering, or a mis-alignment of the quilt top to the backing. There are 3 layers to keep track of. How to you make sure the whole thing hasn't shifted, so when you get to the middle again, you have an exact alignment of quilt top to quilt backing, and no bunching or stretching of the batting in-between?
I think when you flip it, you start quilting from the middle where you left off to the end. But this whole frame system looks complicated (or time consuming) to use
This was sooooo helpful. I got my machine with the little foot frame and have been so intimidated. But now I have the courage to finally quilt all those quilt tops I’ve been making. Thank you. I also have the little Buddy and would like a video on how to use that.
This was very informative as to how to load without pining etc. Great. I do have Little Buddy for smaller sizes. But for larger size quilts, have to use clamping method. PLEASE show us HOW to line up e2e quilting (or various other patterns) when you advance it over to finish the row. This has been very frustrating to me. I have Little Buddy Amara pro stitcher. Also when doing a border how to line up w pro stitcher. Thank you
That is an excellent question. If you have all your layers already basted, it doesn't necessarily need to be squared to the frame. If you are still concerned, you can make some removeable marks on the edges of the backing to make sure both sides line up with the frame.
I was looking at a machine with the little foot frame and after watching this video, I am glad I didn't buy it. Looks like so much work to keep adjusting the quilt on the frame. I think I really would prefer a longer frame. Looking at comments, I noticed they respond to positive comments but when someone has a question ( a lot of time I had the same question) they don't answer.
I am glad that the video helped you make your decision. I apologize about any questions not being answered. We didn't have anyone monitoring the videos for a while but we are working hard to improve this.
This was very confusing to me. What do you actually mean Kelly when you say " when I get to the middle of the quilt my suggestion would be to turn it around and work from the middle to the bottom"? You say that this is what to do to avoid bulk on the back bar - how does working from the middle to the bottom work without having the bulk of the quilt on the back bar? It would have been so much better if you could have demonstrated this rather than showing Johnny demonstrate, not very well, how to baste a quilt on the little foot frame. The title of this video is 'Loading Large Quilts on a Little Frame'. You should have stuck to that and showed how to roll the quilt forward as it is quilted and how to attach it as the quilt gets bigger and bigger under the top clamps.
Nice of him to allow filming during his first day on the job. Very brave!
Thank you. I learn something new every time. I was putting my quilt layers under the bar clamp. I’m so I didn’t break it! Also, loved your way of basting the quilt layers separately. I’ll try that next time. I get my ‘assistant’ husband to help me advance the quilt like you did with just one clamp on the back pole.
I like that tactic of starting from the corner. Lots of advice out there is to start from the middle, but I frequently end up with my quilt going off the edge of the batting as I advance down.
Im so grateful for this video. I learned some helpful tips, and also saw that Im doing some of it right. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome!
I purchased this machine last November and am still learning. This was helpful, and I would love to see more tips using the simply 16 and little foot frame.
Glad it was helpful!
I’ve been using the Little Foot frame for over 4 years and I have always put the quilt under the locking clamps at the ends of the back bar. I always clamp it on first with 4 or 5 of the handle clamps then unlock the bar and then smooth the quilt along the end of the bar and then lock the bar on again. Works well for me. I also bought another super clamp and use two of them on the front bar.
Thank you so much! So helpful. I didn't know not to put my quilts under the loading bar.
If the quilt isn't basted for that 2nd half, flipping it around like you suggested runs a huge risk of puckering, or a mis-alignment of the quilt top to the backing. There are 3 layers to keep track of. How to you make sure the whole thing hasn't shifted, so when you get to the middle again, you have an exact alignment of quilt top to quilt backing, and no bunching or stretching of the batting in-between?
I think when you flip it, you start quilting from the middle where you left off to the end. But this whole frame system looks complicated (or time consuming) to use
This was sooooo helpful. I got my machine with the little foot frame and have been so intimidated. But now I have the courage to finally quilt all those quilt tops I’ve been making. Thank you. I also have the little Buddy and would like a video on how to use that.
Glad it was helpful!
Great job. Thank you. You are good teachers.
This was very informative as to how to load without pining etc. Great. I do have Little Buddy for smaller sizes. But for larger size quilts, have to use clamping method. PLEASE show us HOW to line up e2e quilting (or various other patterns) when you advance it over to finish the row. This has been very frustrating to me. I have Little Buddy Amara pro stitcher. Also when doing a border how to line up w pro stitcher. Thank you
How do you insure that the backing is squared when it’s clamped on?
That is an excellent question. If you have all your layers already basted, it doesn't necessarily need to be squared to the frame. If you are still concerned, you can make some removeable marks on the edges of the backing to make sure both sides line up with the frame.
Great tips and tricks! Thanks.
You're welcome!
I too am learning to quilt with my simply sixteen machine. I would love to see more demonstrations/techniques using this machine.
Noted!
Your way of loading and moving is great if you're doing all free-motion. What if you're doing a pantograph (edge to edge)?
Great information there. I would also like to know how to do this when doing an edge to edge pantograph.
I have this frame also so please give tips regarding this frame and the Sweet 16.
I was looking at a machine with the little foot frame and after watching this video, I am glad I didn't buy it. Looks like so much work to keep adjusting the quilt on the frame. I think I really would prefer a longer frame. Looking at comments, I noticed they respond to positive comments but when someone has a question ( a lot of time I had the same question) they don't answer.
I am glad that the video helped you make your decision.
I apologize about any questions not being answered. We didn't have anyone monitoring the videos for a while but we are working hard to improve this.
This was excellent! Thank you. Maybe I don’t need a larger frame!
THANK YOU!!
I noticed your not clamping the quilt to the back take-up bar.
that back take-up bar is part of the Little Buddy-- not included on the little foot frame
What are those extra bars on your little foot? Mine doesn’t have that.
That is the Little Buddy add-on.
handiquilter.com/product/hq-little-buddy/
What does it do? How do you use it? Can you do a tutorial using this feature?
This was very confusing to me. What do you actually mean Kelly when you say " when I get to the middle of the quilt my suggestion would be to turn it around and work from the middle to the bottom"? You say that this is what to do to avoid bulk on the back bar - how does working from the middle to the bottom work without having the bulk of the quilt on the back bar? It would have been so much better if you could have demonstrated this rather than showing Johnny demonstrate, not very well, how to baste a quilt on the little foot frame. The title of this video is 'Loading Large Quilts on a Little Frame'. You should have stuck to that and showed how to roll the quilt forward as it is quilted and how to attach it as the quilt gets bigger and bigger under the top clamps.
Agree!
He makes me nervous how close his fingers got to that needle when he was basting.
I haven't stitched my finger yet! (and don't plan on it.) -jb
Looks like it would be too much work. Would spend more time adjusting it then actually stitching. No thanks.