tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post1505206366964283789..comments2024-03-29T05:04:11.903-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: problemsAmanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-77143848756503711442012-04-16T23:35:32.602-05:002012-04-16T23:35:32.602-05:00I haven't tried straight line quilting but am ...I haven't tried straight line quilting but am hoping to with my next quilt. Have you seen Nicole's "10 Tips for Trouble-Free Straight Line Quilting on mama love quilts? She does such nice work :)Lisa Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04164642542188487989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-89851234606155951732011-09-16T20:17:26.776-05:002011-09-16T20:17:26.776-05:00Thank you for the salsa photo! :-) I'm so sorr...Thank you for the salsa photo! :-) I'm so sorry you had quilting issues. I'm having some right now with thread and it's making me nuts! I can only imagine how frustrating this was for you.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02568944733073812787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-69562312201323373662011-09-14T22:38:56.596-05:002011-09-14T22:38:56.596-05:00many years abck I did a quilt with straight lines ...many years abck I did a quilt with straight lines and had the same problem, so I asked my dear quilty friend Margaret what to do??...she suggested that if you do both directions( which is the correct way to avoid pull)but to choose every 4th or so line and do it that way...sort of random lines from the middle outwards then fill it in...may help...I did that on a smaller quilt about 6 years ago and it worked...not as much pulling out of shape...<br /> Hope this may help<br /> Hugs Dawn x x<br /> P.s...just read the comment above from Vanessa and it sounds the same wayDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712444425659021256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-85883840733089913942011-09-14T17:24:04.211-05:002011-09-14T17:24:04.211-05:00Don't you just hate that?! I had the same thi...Don't you just hate that?! I had the same thing happen to the one quilt that I did that on! I made a quilt like this one... http://katiedid.squarespace.com/katie-did-journal/2009/1/27/quilt-how-to.html <br />Only I tried to do it somewhat straight.. a wonky straight, by just eye-balling it and having fun. But the whole thing did exactly like your's! <br />I pin basted and then started in the middle. I would skip about 6 inches along the quilt and then would go back and fill in and plus alternating thread colors. When I got one side done I started in the middle again and worked my way out to the other end. I changed directions of my stitching and it still pulled in opposite directions. <br />I did not change pressure foot pressure and it was because I didn't know I could.. so next time I will try that. The spray starch sounds like a great idea.. so I think I'll try that too. <br />I tried making a potholder last night and it did the exact same thing! Very frustrating! I thought it was cause my batting was too thick so I bought low loft batting today to try it that way. Although I think I'll try the pressure foot first just to see. Anyway, I'm so glad that you broached this subject and that I'm not alone. I thought that since I was fairly new at quilting that it was all my fault. <br />I know your's will still turn out cause you're a great quilter! Thanks for a great blog!Vanessanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-7114386866073030602011-09-14T11:28:11.593-05:002011-09-14T11:28:11.593-05:00Love the jars of salsa! I have been intrigued by ...Love the jars of salsa! I have been intrigued by all the comments, and I hope you share what ends up working for you. I am intimidated by straight line quilting because of issues like these. Good luck!audreypawdreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01778150139132824073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-32762505972655354692011-09-14T10:12:45.791-05:002011-09-14T10:12:45.791-05:00I haven't seen you post in a few days and I am...I haven't seen you post in a few days and I am starting to get concerned that either A. Your quilt problem has driven you beyond crazy and into insanity or B. You are in a salsa coma. LOL <br /><br />Hope you are having a great week hun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-69108847620780061152011-09-14T00:49:22.954-05:002011-09-14T00:49:22.954-05:00I always have that trouble with hotpads, and you&#...I always have that trouble with hotpads, and you'd think with something that small it would be fine! <br />I have a long-arm now (or mid-arm, it's an HQ16), and though it fixed this problem- it does take up a lot of space. <br />Stippling is best, I think, for most quilts on a regular machine. I agree on trimming it up and binding, maybe it will look great after washing! =)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14373690717054457741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-77086054573686182622011-09-12T16:41:30.758-05:002011-09-12T16:41:30.758-05:00Missy might be on to something starting in the mid...Missy might be on to something starting in the middle and working side to side. I have also heard to sew in one direction as much as possible to minimize creep. Consider using a very good quality back for good body. You can tell when fabric is flimsy. Some people choose to spray starch the back, but starch attracts bugs and I would want to wash the quilt several times to make sure all the starch is gone. I have not used it yet.<br /><br />As Peggy already said although it is a few hours extra work includes:<br />- After pin basting, sew a grid six inches apart.<br /> Load a free motion foot and lightweight thread so it is easier<br />to remove the basting stitches after. I do not drop the feed dogs, I set them at 4 or 5 length (normal piecing setting is 2.5). Start with vertical basting down the middle of the quilt. Move the fabric so as to get long stitches 1/2", 1", or 2" long. Enough to avoid puckering. Then do a row or two horizontally. <br /> Like Anita and Tanara described, make the layers taut just a bit and then proceed to stitch and remove pins as necessary. I also keep in mind my ultimately quilting design and try to place the basted stitches so they will not be in the way. By the way, machine quilting gloves are a must for this process. It makes a world of difference when I machine quilt or baste on a conventional sewing machine.<br /> I keep a close eye on the back looking for puckers as I do the next couple of vertical rows. This grid is approximately 6 inches apart on an 8" log cabin block. If the block is intricately pieced I might go 5" apart. One down side is taking out the basting threads after the quilt is quilted.<br /><br />- One trick to use during the grid or quilting process: use your<br />hands to smooth the path of the stitching. At 2:26 minutes in this<br />Stitching in the Ditch - Part 1 video Leah Day (no affiliation) shows a machine setup.<br />http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2010/08/stitching-in-ditch-part-1.html<br /><br />At 4:25 minutes she gives a really good idea of moving the hands<br />before stitching the area. I do this when I baste as well. I also<br />will occasionally pull to create a little tension between the postion<br />of my two hands to help ease out puckers that start to appear on the top. This helps keep the stitching smooth and even. You can almost see how she does this at 5:21 minutes. See how she places her hands, puts pressure on the<br />layers, and moves to create the stitch length. <br /><br />I have a Bernina and my sister had me file just the smallest bit off the bottom of the walking foot so that it would not drag/push/distort. Seemed to help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-73085407668735192412011-09-12T12:49:27.113-05:002011-09-12T12:49:27.113-05:00Hi there, I have used this quilting with a lap qui...Hi there, I have used this quilting with a lap quilt and I found that the best way to make it work was to use the spray to baste with instead of the pins. It held really well and I didn't have much if any of the fabric shifting like you were showing. Also once you get it done and washed, it will be all crinkly and you will notice it even less.Di Anna Hullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06854437399582619362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-43108163041894315872011-09-12T11:14:53.013-05:002011-09-12T11:14:53.013-05:00I agree with other posters...what works for me is ...I agree with other posters...what works for me is to pin baste well and then do one line down the centre of the quilt and work out to each edge from there...I do one entire side and then move back to centre and work out...I haven't had any issues with bunching etc. doing it this way...<br />Good luck!!!!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654097581867018787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-44664435928084088912011-09-12T10:46:27.776-05:002011-09-12T10:46:27.776-05:00Catching up with what you are doing...such a busy ...Catching up with what you are doing...such a busy time of year with gardens to preserve!Nanette Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05734358126338038553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-78013950822627279072011-09-12T08:26:38.060-05:002011-09-12T08:26:38.060-05:00I suggest you contact Rita from Red Pepper Quilts ...I suggest you contact Rita from Red Pepper Quilts who is the Queen of straight line machine quilting. Hers always looks perfect. Maybe you need a little longer stitch length too. Good luck.Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883010420281281809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-79610145766471308422011-09-12T03:48:52.433-05:002011-09-12T03:48:52.433-05:00finish the quilting. wash it. block it stretching ...finish the quilting. wash it. block it stretching hard in all directions. and the resulting texture like you meant it. only brand new unloved quilts are perfect after all...Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03968788927489716020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-47827312848340505702011-09-11T20:55:53.142-05:002011-09-11T20:55:53.142-05:00i don't have bright ideas for you, but the ins...i don't have bright ideas for you, but the inside of your closet looks fabulous. mine is bad right now. the last few times i went in there i took a ton of things out until i found what i was looking for and then threw everything back in really quickly and shut the door. do that 3 or 4 times and the whole mess becomes less stable and now the door won't even shut all of the way. gah. don't want to thing about it. ::humming and looking the other way::quirky granola girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073631481423912400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-64734652026610247582011-09-11T18:02:31.740-05:002011-09-11T18:02:31.740-05:00lengthen your stitch to 3.5
Use a 90/14 needle
don...lengthen your stitch to 3.5<br />Use a 90/14 needle<br />don't start at the same end each time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-89435211505555259212011-09-11T16:23:22.447-05:002011-09-11T16:23:22.447-05:00Well of course I have NOTHING to offer in terms of...Well of course I have NOTHING to offer in terms of solving the quilting dilemma. Only empathy...<br /><br />The salsa looks yummy. <br /><br />And seriously? You think your closet is full? hehe. I guess I'm comparing your closet and my closet...I apparently need a closet/fabric intervention...Live a Colorful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411002666719287765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-13436610414688047362011-09-11T13:35:46.015-05:002011-09-11T13:35:46.015-05:00Oh do I feel your pain!!! I have never had good lu...Oh do I feel your pain!!! I have never had good luck with straight lines. Last time I had to cut off 6 inches because it bunched up so much. I also don't like the v's that alternating directions gives ... I've decided that the walking foot is the problem, but don't have a clue how to fix it. Bummer, because I love the way it looks.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10300139822157237666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-7830727602115240092011-09-11T12:37:18.318-05:002011-09-11T12:37:18.318-05:00One more thing--I have a Viking Emma machine--entr...One more thing--I have a Viking Emma machine--entry level basic and use the walking foot. I quilt from the center out, I don't skip lines. Good luck!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243978470110241359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-78318994789544307062011-09-11T12:30:00.947-05:002011-09-11T12:30:00.947-05:00I haven't done a lot of quilting, but what I&#...I haven't done a lot of quilting, but what I've done is straight line. I always baste my quilts from the center out with needle and thread after I pin it. I've never had a problem with the bowing. Are you using the same weight cottons on the front and back?Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243978470110241359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-58127480460334919942011-09-11T12:14:49.321-05:002011-09-11T12:14:49.321-05:00I'm so glad this topic came up as I'm plan...I'm so glad this topic came up as I'm planning a SLQ in the near future, never imagined it would cause so many problems so I'll be taking into account everything I've read here. Thanks everyone!Think Outside the Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13244636614845053210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-43884722571412448562011-09-11T11:42:37.006-05:002011-09-11T11:42:37.006-05:00Hi! I do a lot of qayg projects and have had my s...Hi! I do a lot of qayg projects and have had my share of difficulties! I would advise you to lengthen your stitch length. I always use thin warm and natural batting; even with the thin layered piece, I get all kinds of puckers if I don't go to what is really a "basting" or "gathering" stitch length. On my Elna Quilter's Dream (standard regular sewing machine size) the default stitch length setting is 2.2 and I increase that to 3.0. You would think that the stitches would be long and unsightly, but they aren't because the extra length is absorbed in the thickness of what I am sewing on. I may not be explaining this clearly, but I think if you try making your stitch length longer, you will be pleased with the results. Happy quilting!Dinahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10285258723112370776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-35206538819034789012011-09-11T11:10:18.782-05:002011-09-11T11:10:18.782-05:00I try and make sure all my piecing has the cross g...I try and make sure all my piecing has the cross grain going east-west and that my backing has the warp going north-south. Now both front and back have the long grain going the same direction. I quilt in the direction of the warp threads. Even if I am going to do channel quilting with the weft, I have less trouble because front and back are going the same way. Topstitching needle, longer stitch, and walking foot help too. One more thing, make your fill in sections smaller. Good luck!<br />DeborahDeborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597945428961091793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-62390527034406299722011-09-11T09:43:58.522-05:002011-09-11T09:43:58.522-05:00Nothing to add in terms of advice, but I know that...Nothing to add in terms of advice, but I know that when you get your edges trimmed, and the quilt bound, you'll love it again - so keep going!!! The colors are yummy and so is the stitching.Lettybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07104753115192317987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-69732280742074791932011-09-11T09:28:17.707-05:002011-09-11T09:28:17.707-05:00I left a quilt like this halfway quilted for 6 mon...I left a quilt like this halfway quilted for 6 months. I feel the perfectionist pain. This is what I figured out. I only quilt on my dining room table to support the weight of the quilt. I baste with pins. I use a walking foot and I used to get uneven stitches and puckering because of the weight of the quilt yanking the quilt around the needle. When making my straight lines, I constantly adjust the sandwich to make sure the walking foot is doing all the pulling and resist the urge to change machine speeds. It could also be a fabric stretch or thread thing. Sigh... You'll figure it out.:) Maybe that's all been said before including I love that salsa! I think I made a little more than a couple gallons this year myself!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929308533488145608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-8690591627507579112011-09-11T06:59:56.788-05:002011-09-11T06:59:56.788-05:00Sorry, I didn't have a chance to go through al...Sorry, I didn't have a chance to go through all the comments either. Did you use different thread or is that just the way it was pulling? Sometimes, even thread from the same line but in different colors can turn out to be a slightly different weight. (just like two of the same color shirts) Could that be part of the problem?Sandyhttp://www.hopefullysomethingcute.comnoreply@blogger.com