I did some more practice on my quilting frame today and I think it is finally sinking in. I finally figured out what I was doing wrong. For one, I am not having the quilt, in this case sheets, stretched as tight as I did before and I was trying to quilt in too small of an area. I found all that out by accident but at least I found out. I only have a little more room left on the sheet and I can take it off and really get to work. Any of you with a frame have any tips for me?
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Don't be intimidated by the top on the frame, they look different to a practise piece! You'll be fine! You've done a great job already!
Looks so nice! I don't have a frame, or any tips, but I just wanted to say what you've got so far looks wonderful!
I hope you're enjoying nice weather where you are. It's not quite 30 here, and I'm ready for spring already! Had some spare time today, so I got to go thrifting... always fun times!
Take care! And happy quilt frame quilting!
Though I don't have a stand alone, dedicated machine quilting frame, but I do free motion quilt on my domestic a fair amount. I have found that stretching a quilt too tight in basting only causes the fibers to retract once the basting is gone which causes wrinkles and puckers throughout. I baste only to the point of snugness but not tight and my machine quilting usually turns out well. If it doesn't it's because I made an operator error and I can't blame it on tight basting. LOL
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Your practice looks great! Just be careful that you don't go too tight. Same goes for your muscles, stay relaxed and have fun.
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