tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894728195371502959.post5658754631399747238..comments2013-01-08T16:09:29.154-08:00Comments on Home Matters 1st: Machine QuiltingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01542918863237046287noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894728195371502959.post-34128504772741218252010-04-27T00:44:02.265-07:002010-04-27T00:44:02.265-07:00Its the tangled nest of thread that sometimes happ...Its the tangled nest of thread that sometimes happens at the back that gets on my nerves.<br />I've discovered that I always have to do a sample beforehand as not all threads work for me in the bobbin. I know it is tension issues but it is easier to use a different thread that try and work it out.<br />I usually forget to change my stitch length to zero at first.<br />I forget to put the presser foot down.<br />I change the needle.<br />I fiddle with the top tension and eventually when it is back where I started it seems to work!<br />I don't stress about the stitches all looking perfectly the same size, otherwise nothing would get done. Each time I do it they are a little bit better and thats good enough for me!Shevvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16597474715523695213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894728195371502959.post-19004806092357398602010-04-24T23:59:37.218-07:002010-04-24T23:59:37.218-07:00I hear you. I dread quilting, I can barely get by...I hear you. I dread quilting, I can barely get by with stitching in the ditch, and then I have to use matching thread because I can't sew a straight line. My quilt making is going to be limited to making quilts that I can sew very very basic quilting,Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659940271976716013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894728195371502959.post-79684295446854896702010-04-24T16:48:45.659-07:002010-04-24T16:48:45.659-07:00I have been attempting to machine quilt for a year...I have been attempting to machine quilt for a year or so....can't get the hang of it either. My stitches LOOK like I'd had a little wine (perhaps I should try that). I may finally give in and take a class, although I hate to spend $100+ on a class when I could spend it on fabric!!!!<br />Don't give up and I won't either.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989897855940099365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894728195371502959.post-40451978010855653912010-04-24T15:25:07.250-07:002010-04-24T15:25:07.250-07:00I hate fixing things I'm not happy with , and ...I hate fixing things I'm not happy with , and I hate it when things to dont go according to plan, so I hear your frustration on this one. I've never had the guts to free motion quilt anything to date, so you're one up on me. <br /><br />Keep it up with the wine. Apparently it helps. I had a few drinks twice this week (unheard of for me)Aside from a slight sangria headache this morning I'm feeling a lot calmer...Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11032969125788408807noreply@blogger.com