tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post5121454599017328459..comments2023-06-28T14:05:28.664+02:00Comments on Dordogne Quilter: Wip Wednesday - 13-06-07 and Machine QuiltingClarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344963200919601488noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-42986305574782352822007-06-15T00:01:00.000+02:002007-06-15T00:01:00.000+02:00Sweet picture!I'm fortunate to have a Pfaff that h...Sweet picture!<BR/><BR/>I'm fortunate to have a Pfaff that has a built-in walking foot. I wouldn't machine quilt without it. (Well, I did, on my old Elna, but not with good results. Not even with a universal walking foot.)<BR/><BR/>I use 100% cotton batting, which I think helps. It doesn't slip as much as polyester batts.<BR/><BR/>I use a variety of threads when I machine quilt. Rayon, cotton, blends, you name it. It depends on the project and the intended use for the final quilt.<BR/><BR/>I can appreciate your desire to get the quilt done ASAP but my personal experience would lead me to recommend you quilt the thing in whatever way you are most comfortable. That way you'll be free of any additional stress (unforseen hiccups with the machine, learning a new tool or process, that sort of thing) and my actually finish more quickly than you expect. You are also likely to be happier with the end result. You want a wedding gift to be filled with love, not frustration!Magpie Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930036522719103192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-16424760337659572712007-06-14T22:41:00.000+02:002007-06-14T22:41:00.000+02:00Hello Clarethanks for taking a look at Beauregardt...Hello Clare<BR/>thanks for taking a look at Beauregardtheblog! I have been reading yours quietly in the background for a while now, it was lovely to see you! <BR/>The Yahoo group you mentioned, I recently joined but am still trying to fathom out how it works!<BR/>The photo of Alex makes me itch to get down...still, not long now!<BR/><BR/>kind (beau)regards<BR/>Sarah<BR/>Beauregardtheblog.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10430603861645984394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-56101792780994517952007-06-14T18:50:00.000+02:002007-06-14T18:50:00.000+02:00I never really machine quilt,just hand quilt in a ...I never really machine quilt,just hand quilt in a frame,but after seeing Tonya's work I think I'll try without a frame. When I have machine quilted it's always straight stitching in the ditch woith regular machine thread.Marlubluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00015077802035734508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-72953149031867448012007-06-14T09:01:00.000+02:002007-06-14T09:01:00.000+02:00ooh, happy kitty getting a belly rub. marvelous pi...ooh, happy kitty getting a belly rub. marvelous pic but it's making my allergies attack!Tonya Ricuccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10778059489713831067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-84748677468641070902007-06-13T20:20:00.000+02:002007-06-13T20:20:00.000+02:00I'm sorry I don't have any quilting advice but tha...I'm sorry I don't have any quilting advice but that photo of Alex is really lovely!Vivihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430365550674784871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-92000472610460054382007-06-13T13:42:00.000+02:002007-06-13T13:42:00.000+02:00I also use YLI cotton machine quilting thread, mai...I also use YLI cotton machine quilting thread, mainly because I really like the variegated types, they are so pretty. I would recommend a walking foot for a big quilt, it really does avoid those puckers on the back.Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04378836466869691917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-38279585572128164082007-06-13T12:46:00.000+02:002007-06-13T12:46:00.000+02:00Like Lily, I use cotton thread - either YLI or Aur...Like Lily, I use cotton thread - either YLI or Aurifil. <BR/><BR/>I use a slightly larger stitch than usual, but not too much bigger. <BR/><BR/>I have to say that I don't always use my walking foot - it's possible to do smaller and not so bulky things without it, I think. You just have to be careful that things are going through smoothly. It might depend on the bat you use - thicker bats would need the walking foot, I think, but I use pretty thin cotton ones.<BR/><BR/>Hope that helps! Good luck!Hedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03457631974666183374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-12403087124065980922007-06-13T12:01:00.000+02:002007-06-13T12:01:00.000+02:00I just use a 100% cotton 'machine quilting' thread...I just use a 100% cotton 'machine quilting' thread from my LQS. Sometimes Gutterman, sometimes Mettler (sp?).<BR/><BR/>I use a long stitch length (like 5).<BR/><BR/>I would definitely recommend you buy a walker foot - all the problems I was having with the top thread jumping and skipping on the underside were resolved as soon as I switched to the walking foot.<BR/><BR/>A simple machine can often be better for straight-line quilting!!Lily Mulhollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09804113718224654006noreply@blogger.com