Freehand Quilting; Stitch No - Bernina Artista 730E Instruction Manual

Freehand Quilting

Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Holding the Work
hold the fabric with both hands like an
embroidery frame
start quilting in the center and work out towards
the edges
Quilting a Design
turn the work using smooth, round movements
to form the design of your choice (either free-
hand or following a template)
Stipple Quilting
this technique covers the entire surface of the
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fabric
the lines of stitching are rounded without any
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sharp corners; they never cross or touch one
another
TIP
Freehand quilting and darning
Both techniques are based on the same
free-motion principles.
TIP
Poor stitch formation
if the thread forms loops, the work is being
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moved too quickly
if knots are forming on the wrong side, the
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work is being moved too slowly
place fabric in a hoop for easier guiding
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Quilt Stitches – Applications
Stitch: Quilting straight stitch No. 325
Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected
Thread: monofiliament, cotton or decorative
down (darning position)
Darning foot No. 9 or Quilting foot No. 29
(optional accessory)
Freehand Quilting
for all freehand quilt work
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Preparation
pin and baste top layer, batting, and lining
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together
attach the slide-on table
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TIP
Monofilament thread breaks
If the monofilament thread breaks, sew more slowly
and/or reduce the upper thread tension slightly.
TIP
Thread breaks
Usually as a result of sudden or jerky movements –
move the fabric smoothly and at an even pace.