Day 9
Machine Quilting.......continues:
I thought I would answer a few questions I have been
receiving from blog readers...
This drawer sits right next to the
Sweet Sixteen:
Tools of the Trade...
The Sweet Sixteen
BIG Class M Bobbins
I struggled for a few weeks setting the bobbin tension.
Then I found out a Long Arm secret...
This bobbin gauge makes life so easy!
I set my gauge between 180 - 200
CLICK HERE: Towa Gauge Tutorial
Trim your threads close to the quilt without
the worry of snipping into the quilt.
I feel clumsy wearing quilting gloves.
Instead I use Neutrogena (greaseless) hand cream
to get a better grip on the quilt.
It lasts for hours before I need to re-apply.
Make Up Brushes
work great for cleaning out the bobbin and housing.
Flower Pincushion by Fons and Porter
works great for organizing needles by sizes.
Spiral Eye Needles
I use these to bury my thread tails
The Open Toe Hopping Foot
gives me better visibility right to the tip of the needle
CLICK HERE to watch Video
I rarely mark quilting lines,
but when I do I use a Chubby Crayon.
The mark irons off easily.
Sketch Book
I work out all of my designs in a sketch book.
I also practice on paper before I go to the machine.
It improves my muscle memory.
CLICK HERE to view my Sketch Books
I quilted for 8 hours today....
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CLICK HERE to view: Painted Fabric Tote Bags Tutorial
CLICK HERE to view: Slide show of my Quilts
May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn Kessi
LuAnn, what a wonderfull quilt is this. Thank you for the good idee of the pincushon for all your needles.
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Nice post! Beautiful quilting; and great tips.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful LuAnn!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYour quilting looks terrific!
Angela
Thank you for sharing your tools of the trade! Very helpful since I am in the market for the same machine you have. I adore that quilting pattern - your quilt will be fabulous!
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