Free-Motion Quilting - Bernina 880 Manual

Free-motion quilting

Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory)
Straight stitch No. 1
Free-motion quilting
For all types of free motion quilting work.
Preparation
⦁
pin top layer, batting and backing together, or baste if necessary
⦁
attach slide-on table
⦁
use the Free Hand System
⦁
lower the feed dog
Holding the work
⦁ hold the work with both hands like an embroidery frame, close to the
presser foot
Quilt gloves with rubber fingertips will help when guiding the work.
Quilting a design
⦁
quilt from the center outwards
⦁
guide the work using smooth, round movements to form the design of your
choice
Stipple quilting
̶ this technique covers the entire surface of the fabric with quilt stitches
̶ the lines of stitching are rounded and never cross one another
Free-motion quilting and darning
The two techniques are based on the same Free motion principles.
Poor stitch formation
̶ if thread is lying on top of the fabric, slow down the movement of
the material
̶ if there are knots on the wrong side of the fabric, move the
material more quickly
Monofilament breaks
Reduce the motor speed and/or loosen the upper thread tension.
Thread breaks
Guide the fabric more consistently.
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