free-motion quilting
Darning foot no. 9 */**
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
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attach slide-on table
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use the Free Hand System
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lower the feed dog
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Holding the work
hold the work with both hands like an embroidery frame
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Quilt gloves with rubber fingertips will help when guiding the work.
Quilting a design
quilt from the center outwards
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guide the work using smooth, round movements to form the design of your
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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 thread breaks
Reduce the motor speed and/or loosen the upper thread tension.
thread breaks
Guide the fabric more consistently.
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Quilt stitches
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