tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post1581183938950635246..comments2024-03-18T15:18:57.324-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: Machine Quilting 101: Working your way around the quiltAmanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-69648902061660782202014-06-13T11:34:55.866-05:002014-06-13T11:34:55.866-05:00Thanks so much for the tutorials! I just finished ...Thanks so much for the tutorials! I just finished FMQing my 3rd quilt last night. I have to agree that practice is the KEY! I do have one question though. I tend to sew fast in order to get the stiching at an even length. But when I do I get crazy and my movements get very jerky. If I slow it down will I still get even stitches?Teressa P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13637369420064749997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-52329999156919085422014-06-13T09:20:25.213-05:002014-06-13T09:20:25.213-05:00The roadmap for FMQ is really helpful. I don't...The roadmap for FMQ is really helpful. I don't have a good pattern of direction so this will be great. I'll try it on the next quilt. These how-to posts are great Amanda. Thanks so much for taking the time to create them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-33067488844931389512014-06-13T08:54:59.749-05:002014-06-13T08:54:59.749-05:00Timely post since I'm getting ready to quilt a...Timely post since I'm getting ready to quilt a string quilt - thanks! One question, what stitch length do you ususally use when straight-line quilting?Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17343373245282246433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-60909908493931597732014-06-13T08:36:00.634-05:002014-06-13T08:36:00.634-05:00Thank you so much for all your work on this tutuor...Thank you so much for all your work on this tutuorial. I have so much to learn and need to re-read it many times. I am wondering about the quilting from 3 to 4 on the diagram because it seems I would end up down at 5 when I finish with 3. Maybe it's just because I am left handed. Love your blog!Sharmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404727598523621686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-49089085424577235542014-06-13T03:30:05.348-05:002014-06-13T03:30:05.348-05:00Thanks Amanda-Jean for your posts. Last week I pi...Thanks Amanda-Jean for your posts. Last week I pin basted for the first time ... before that I was using the board method, but not happy with it. I have this quilt about half way quilted now and not a pucker in sight. Thanks for your clear instructions and inspiration. karenbbsnowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186048835612639017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-60712979730903558112014-06-13T01:01:26.098-05:002014-06-13T01:01:26.098-05:00Reading this series is giving me the confidence to...Reading this series is giving me the confidence to finally attempt FMQ. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536018881996975035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-67385044646526536542014-06-13T00:02:30.180-05:002014-06-13T00:02:30.180-05:00Imno,
I've done some of each...doing a line o...Imno,<br /><br />I've done some of each...doing a line of stitching every 3-4" and also continually working every 1/2". <br /><br />Glad you were able to have some success with spiral quilting! that's awesome. you brought it up...Perseverance! I think that is the key to ANY machine quilting! Keep at it! :)<br /><br />Amanda JeanAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-70069418597446301042014-06-12T23:57:40.175-05:002014-06-12T23:57:40.175-05:00Kim,
Yes, I most certainly do use a walking foot ...Kim,<br /><br />Yes, I most certainly do use a walking foot when quilting on my Juki. :)<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-58399433646743533042014-06-12T23:56:59.181-05:002014-06-12T23:56:59.181-05:00Kimberley,
Thanks so much for your kind words abo...Kimberley,<br /><br />Thanks so much for your kind words about my quilt. It's 40 by 44, so the quilt measures 80" x 88" with each square finishing at 2". The quilt is in my book, Sunday Morning Quilts, too!<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-82350812378163059922014-06-12T23:54:42.633-05:002014-06-12T23:54:42.633-05:00Dorothy,
Yes, that is correct. Not all machines h...Dorothy,<br /><br />Yes, that is correct. Not all machines have that adjustment, but if you do have it on your machine, it does help to take the pressure off the fabric so all layers can move evenly though the machine.<br /><br />Hope that helps!<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-51840110599757599622014-06-12T23:52:32.604-05:002014-06-12T23:52:32.604-05:00Lynn,
No, there isn't a post about the checke...Lynn,<br /><br />No, there isn't a post about the checkerboard quilt. It's actually in the book Sunday Morning Quilts, and since the quilts are published there, I didn't share them on the blog. But this one....it was a good example for my post and I was happy to finally get a decent photograph of on my own. (it's definitely a favorite, if you couldn't tell!)<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-69640435849597152442014-06-12T22:37:24.531-05:002014-06-12T22:37:24.531-05:00Your posts are so helpful and awesome.... I love t...Your posts are so helpful and awesome.... I love that you don't do everything "by the book" or rather the way everyone else says that you MUST do it. I feel like often if I try to problem solve what is wrong with a quilt I'm working I think surely it's not that it could be done a different way because everyone always does it like this... For instance I don't start in the middle of the quilt either... I start at 7 and work the same direction! I just feels right and quilts nicely too...I only ever read about starting in the middle...this gives me the worst puckers, always! Thanks for being so helpful and thorough. You are a blessing to so many! Tracybug Creativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515262179190947014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-18649452242342530912014-06-12T19:56:00.590-05:002014-06-12T19:56:00.590-05:00Valuable information on quilting using a home mach...Valuable information on quilting using a home machine. Thank you for your time. Often wondered on straight line quilting--3" or 4" apart and then fill in or just quilt 1/2" apart? It looks like you recommend "filling in". Will try the pressure hint. Sounds good. Cannot wait to hear about thread and batting. I like Hobbs 80/20 (presoaked) or 100% cotton. I did two 50"x70" with a spiral at the center, safety pin basted. The first was a dream to finish. The second not so good. Seemed to shift quite a bit as I did the outside rounds. Perservered. The look is totally worth it. I will do it again and hope things go well like the first time. On such projects I make sure the back is of very good quality. Both tops were Kona Snow and a mix of many 4" half square triangle. Hobbs 80/20 on both.lmnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786511253481576031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-29342752311130332102014-06-12T19:32:58.975-05:002014-06-12T19:32:58.975-05:00Greetings from the coast of Texas.
I enjoyed your ...Greetings from the coast of Texas.<br />I enjoyed your podcast and hope you continue to share you quilting adventures. Take a look at Katie's Quilting Corner and see the doings she rigged up to hold the quilt in place using dog groomer post and hook to hold up the quilt. A economic and VERY effective way to handle large quilts in a small place with a the small harp of a domestic machine. I quilt on a Janome 8900 which has a semi large harp and do most other sewing on my Bernina 730E. Just joined your blog. Ps I live on a sail boat when I was little. shelly beth grappe Rockport, TXshellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069157731767359674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-57206121696616452202014-06-12T19:01:01.200-05:002014-06-12T19:01:01.200-05:00P.S. Guess what I finally put together this weeken...P.S. Guess what I finally put together this weekend--the 36-patch blocks! I really should use the map on that specific quilt, right??Live a Colorful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06258513987513144582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-638561922057079862014-06-12T18:59:55.967-05:002014-06-12T18:59:55.967-05:00I actually DO plan on taking a road trip to Meande...I actually DO plan on taking a road trip to Meanderville, so that's for giving me a map (he he). I know I will be referring to all your posts frequently. Live a Colorful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06258513987513144582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-41281407957937500042014-06-12T18:02:33.637-05:002014-06-12T18:02:33.637-05:00I was surprised to hear that you don't roll up...I was surprised to hear that you don't roll up your quilts and make a "log" when you are quilting something large. That is what we were taught to do back in the day. I have never mastered that and smush and push and shove while I am quilting.charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021922531444496300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-30240080037272931772014-06-12T17:33:29.187-05:002014-06-12T17:33:29.187-05:00Did you use a walking foot on your Juki when strai...Did you use a walking foot on your Juki when straight line quilting? I always do and have had very good luck with that. I have found that extra basting was required for large size quilts. It's nice that you are telling quilters about domestic machine quilting. I especially like how you begin at the left and move through the quilt by sections. I had a better outcome once I have your method a go. Thanks! <br />:-DKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08953124220818985910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-60203531658607858142014-06-12T16:09:23.047-05:002014-06-12T16:09:23.047-05:00Ah ! Perfect timing ! Just when I'm about to b...Ah ! Perfect timing ! Just when I'm about to begin FMQing. <br />I like how you share your different experiences and reflexions. It makes trouble shooting so much easier.<br />Thank you for this series.Cécilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10924530200061444008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-53969094160502051402014-06-12T14:55:56.799-05:002014-06-12T14:55:56.799-05:00Also, I love, love, love the checkboard quilt!!! ...Also, I love, love, love the checkboard quilt!!! I counted 44 down. How many are across? So simple, but SEW FANTASTIC!!!!Kimberleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989725074166747103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-13124113713354240922014-06-12T14:54:16.613-05:002014-06-12T14:54:16.613-05:00Thanks so much for your insights on quilting. I l...Thanks so much for your insights on quilting. I love this series. I took a quilting class back in 2001 and was taught to roll up my quilt into a log. I haven't attempted a quilt any other way, but I am inspired. I plan to begin quilting a Christmas quilt tonight and look forward to changing my ways a bit tonight. =)Kimberleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989725074166747103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-11922285171074732872014-06-12T12:47:10.501-05:002014-06-12T12:47:10.501-05:00This series is great and I'm following keenly....This series is great and I'm following keenly. I'm only on my second full size quilt and still very much on a steep learning curve so it's great to pick up some tips. Thanks SJKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09258350477504637831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-54239284648811461712014-06-12T12:13:59.775-05:002014-06-12T12:13:59.775-05:00Great post! I appreciate all the info shared. Thx....Great post! I appreciate all the info shared. Thx.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15409349556815617229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-6601859524265758652014-06-12T09:22:01.876-05:002014-06-12T09:22:01.876-05:00I have no problem with the straight line quilting ...I have no problem with the straight line quilting up to a queen sized on my old dependable QE Bernina. It comes out perfect with no V's or puckers. I hand baste my quilt before quilting. That is the secret for success every time. <br /><br />My free motion is not as good due to my own issues with hands moving the quilt smoothly around. <br /><br />Thanks for the tips, I have picked up a couple of usefull ones. Cheers!Quilt Fabric Pizazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17056477946755729680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-75592500283783829092014-06-12T09:17:08.372-05:002014-06-12T09:17:08.372-05:00I never thought about decreasing the tension to le...I never thought about decreasing the tension to lesson drag. I'm going to have to try that! Thanks.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14864738481827087777noreply@blogger.com