When you are free motion quilting, you may fin
d that your stitch tension is not what it should be. You may see that your top thread appears to be "laying" on top of the fabric , and you may see loops of bobbin thread on the top . This indicates that your top tension needs to be decreased. Decrease the tension one number at a time and continue to sew.What if the back side of the quilting is loopy? Try increasing the top
tension to eliminate those loops. You'll find a setting that works for you if you work at it. This is also a good time to check your manual for tips to help you balance your tension.
Now - your assignment for today is: Write your name in free motion. This exercise is to be done in cursive. Here is what I did:
Because you have written your signature so many times, this will be an easy exercise to familiarize your hands with moving in all directions. This is fun - use your quilt sandwich and the "get started list" from yesterday. You may want to try quilting gloves also!
Keep quilting!
-Kris Poor
3 comments:
Fun! I've been practicing and can tell I'm getting better! My name is next - should be a snap, right???
Have you ever heard of cutting out about 1/2" of the quilting foot so you can see right to the needle?
I was watching a Patsy Thompson DVD and she suggested it... and it REALLY helps. just my two cents :-)
Hi Cristin-
Great suggestion! Thanks so much for sharing!
Patsy Thompson's website/videos are wonderful - I like her stippling ideas!
Keep Quilting! -Kris
Thanks for the tips:)
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