tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post7942735761129342707..comments2024-03-25T23:42:12.771-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: Machine Quilting 101: The Nitty GrittyAmanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-61974488638567791592014-07-30T08:35:22.466-05:002014-07-30T08:35:22.466-05:00This is such a great post, chock-full of great tip...This is such a great post, chock-full of great tips! And this series is so helpful, so I appreciate all the time you spent putting it together.<br /><br />I often have trouble with the bobbin tension getting too loose so I like the idea of stopping, switching to a new bobbin and practicing on a test swatch. Sometimes my bobbin doesn't get wound tight enough, especially towards the end.<br /><br />I prefer kinda loose quilting because I like to curl up in soft quilts. I really want to get a few of my quilts finished so I can use them.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266164637268671793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-21113769476361195752014-07-29T18:15:23.831-05:002014-07-29T18:15:23.831-05:00Rachel,
You are exactly right! I hope I didn'...Rachel,<br /><br />You are exactly right! I hope I didn't confuse anyone with that.<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-32711523503152561292014-07-29T18:14:13.601-05:002014-07-29T18:14:13.601-05:00Jennifer C,
Oh, yes, there still is the occasiona...Jennifer C,<br /><br />Oh, yes, there still is the occasional pulled thread on the back. I have noticed that if I slow down (or have more consistent speed throughout) there are fewer and fewer of them. Hope that makes sense! Some of this is so hard to explain in words! <br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-68786631171148952762014-07-29T18:12:00.309-05:002014-07-29T18:12:00.309-05:00Mina,
No, I don't have any tips about skipped...Mina,<br /><br />No, I don't have any tips about skipped stitches when you are binding. Has your machine been serviced lately? If not, you MAY want to start there....<br /><br />Hope that helps!<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-68606814206400695372014-07-29T18:10:04.691-05:002014-07-29T18:10:04.691-05:00Kale,
Not all walking feet work well, I'm sad...Kale,<br /><br />Not all walking feet work well, I'm sad to say! I have one machine that the walking foot works much better on. <br /><br />As far as tension and pressure settings....<br />Tension varies depending on the thread and the day....to be honest! <br /><br />Pressure foot setting, as low pressure as possible when working with my walking foot. <br /><br />I hope that helps!<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-36045317514907488972014-07-29T18:06:28.970-05:002014-07-29T18:06:28.970-05:00Kari Nitzel,
I think that you are the 5th person ...Kari Nitzel,<br /><br />I think that you are the 5th person to ask that in the comments. I think that it will deserve a complete post of it's own. Stay tuned!<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-5044251071289194632014-07-29T18:05:13.398-05:002014-07-29T18:05:13.398-05:00Crafty Coffin,
You know, the additional quilting ...Crafty Coffin,<br /><br />You know, the additional quilting after washing worked better than I thought it would. I would encourage you to try it!<br /><br />If you want to hide your stops and starts, you can bury your thread ends...I have a tutorial called "how to bury knots when machine quilting" (on my quilt making basics page.<br /><br />hopefully that helps!<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-56096740489432404222014-07-29T18:00:22.262-05:002014-07-29T18:00:22.262-05:00Leanne,
I think each person probably has a defaul...Leanne,<br /><br />I think each person probably has a default setting when it comes to density, but I've found that if I concentrate, I can alter it, at least a little bit. It's worth a try, anyway! Especially if you are quilting so densely, you might want to try to add some more space so you can get them done faster! :)<br /><br />Hope that helps!<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-47984651990779479332014-07-29T17:58:28.094-05:002014-07-29T17:58:28.094-05:00Needle and Foot,
Please see comment above. :)
AJ...Needle and Foot,<br /><br />Please see comment above. :)<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-51738674169035030982014-07-29T17:57:52.755-05:002014-07-29T17:57:52.755-05:00Linda Kay,
I'm sorry, but I think that the an...Linda Kay,<br /><br />I'm sorry, but I think that the answer to your varying stitch lengths IS mainly solved by practice. I am not making any promises, but I will try to do a little video with some hints to help you on your way. I don't know WHEN, but I will try to do it in this series...again, no promises... :)<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-2472817302520440592014-07-29T17:54:56.431-05:002014-07-29T17:54:56.431-05:00Lindsay Dee Rinehart,
Quilting a quilt that big o...Lindsay Dee Rinehart,<br /><br />Quilting a quilt that big on your machine is a little tricky but it can be done! This will require a lot of adjusting and re-adjusting. But doing just a little at a time and adjusting your quilt as you go is just part of the process. As far as your feet...if you are straight line quilting, definitely try a walking foot. It SHOULD make a big difference, because it's designed to feed all 3 layers of the quilt through the machine at once. Make sure to check with your sewing machine dealer to purchase the correct walking foot for your machine, because they are not a one size fits all attachment. They are specific to certain machines. <br /><br />I hope that helps!<br /><br />AJAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-43865678805383539162014-07-22T06:42:47.361-05:002014-07-22T06:42:47.361-05:00Such a great series! So good to keep reminding ou...Such a great series! So good to keep reminding ourselves to not try to be too perfect :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000247658480481455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-87522568024759376502014-07-20T22:46:16.775-05:002014-07-20T22:46:16.775-05:00Great tips, I've been a follower forever. On ...Great tips, I've been a follower forever. On the batting, I don't think that you have to quilt 10" apart, it just means that you can if you want to and the batting won't pull apart or bunch up.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087372950527979136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-3435602765433929022014-07-20T08:20:42.000-05:002014-07-20T08:20:42.000-05:00Excellent post. Thanks for the tip on cutting away...Excellent post. Thanks for the tip on cutting away the backing if you stitch over it. I've done that but didn't have the sense to just clip it close to the stitches. Of course I'm more careful of that these days since I've done it more than once. :(<br />Yesterday I was quilting something and the machine made a funny noise. Investigation showed a tiny bit of thread in the bobbin case. I removed it but then I had eyelashes all over the place. Grrrr! I wound up rethreading the needle, replacing the bobbin, and replacing the needle before everything calmed down. Double Grrrr! But at least it started behaving again.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283575512727062312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-22413387535482921282014-07-19T22:17:55.613-05:002014-07-19T22:17:55.613-05:00I just found your blog today and I'm so happy ...I just found your blog today and I'm so happy I did! The entry on Machine Quilting 101 from July 16 is one of the best things I've read on blog! I enjoyed everything about it! Thank you so much for some great information!<br />Ann H.Ann H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06916725919260993518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-48780074430587134522014-07-19T21:15:35.537-05:002014-07-19T21:15:35.537-05:00This tutorial has been wonderful! You have been a...This tutorial has been wonderful! You have been a huge inspiration for me to try new things over the past couple of years.<br /><br />I tried the machine gloves today--I think there is going to be some improvement with them. I can seem to get a hold of the fabric better.<br /><br />One question I do have: even after playing with the tension, is there still the occasional "pulled" thread on the back? <br /><br />Again, thank you so much and keep the great ideas coming!Jennifer Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185935808915711100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-22995289691466445102014-07-18T13:08:04.065-05:002014-07-18T13:08:04.065-05:00I have been working on my quilts for the scrap bas...I have been working on my quilts for the scrap basket QAL and thought that you are right about practice. I noticed today that my stitch length is more consistent and I am improving my grip. I would feel more at ease with quilting if I could learn to grip better, and make better stop/starts when I run out of bobbin. I haven't been able to use my walking foot when I attach the binding because of too many skipped stitches. Any tips?Minahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11930482434806683067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-43930276795501510002014-07-18T10:46:05.354-05:002014-07-18T10:46:05.354-05:00This is such an excellent post. Thank you for taki...This is such an excellent post. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule and sharing these tips!! I'm looking forward to the thread and batting posts. :)Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681155198584310035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-43982079654459332262014-07-18T10:06:57.387-05:002014-07-18T10:06:57.387-05:00Okay. thanks for the tutorial, but I have to also ...Okay. thanks for the tutorial, but I have to also add that I am obsessed with your Nap Like an Egyptian Quilt! LOVE IT! the zen quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109269989556411207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-91936970585138528302014-07-18T08:24:40.488-05:002014-07-18T08:24:40.488-05:00Thank you so much for this series. I have learned...Thank you so much for this series. I have learned so much. I still need to quilt my Ragged Squares quilt and I think you have given me the motivation and inspiration. I would like to also see a part on binding. I know you have talked a lot about it but I would maybe like to see more. I hand sew my binding on the back and I think I am getting better at it but I would still like to see more about it. Again, thank you for this wonderful informative series.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10476921368069449846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-58031558926308721262014-07-18T08:08:07.636-05:002014-07-18T08:08:07.636-05:00Thanks so much for this entry, your work is excell...Thanks so much for this entry, your work is excellent!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13873064755705810283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-43641954747103040062014-07-18T01:30:50.805-05:002014-07-18T01:30:50.805-05:00Hi, Thanks so much for this really helpful series....Hi, Thanks so much for this really helpful series. Like some of the previous comments, I would really appreciate some advice on stitch length, and in particular, how you decide if something should be re-done (not so much for aesthetics - just being confident that the quilt won't fall apart!). I recently did some straight line quilting on a twin quilt and had lots of problems getting a consistent stitch despite using a walking foot. In the end I switched to invisible thread, but I'm still a bit concerned that one day the quilt will come out of the wash in pieces!Bridgidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00588062804873056713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-57324861583975569672014-07-17T19:37:51.337-05:002014-07-17T19:37:51.337-05:00Great tips. Now I need to get back my desire to q...Great tips. Now I need to get back my desire to quilt and stop spending all my time making quilt tops that aren't getting finished. Thanks for this great post!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176253777977885693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-29557482290326143872014-07-17T17:08:10.174-05:002014-07-17T17:08:10.174-05:00Excellent post!Excellent post!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00575475759307565778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-89013301530663484162014-07-17T16:32:07.453-05:002014-07-17T16:32:07.453-05:00Hi. Thanks for your advice. I have problems with p...Hi. Thanks for your advice. I have problems with puckers and it seems like the top and backing don't move together even with a walking foot. Also what settings do you use on your machine?? Tension and pressure foot?? kerrypryor@optusnet.com.auKalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13698063718404754308noreply@blogger.com