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 John Flynn Multi Frame Machine Quilting System For Most Sewing Machines $119.90 Time Remaining: 20d 15h 50m Buy It Now for only: $119.90 |
 HQ 18 Avante Handi Quilter long arm quilting machine frame with extras $99.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 7h 47m |
 FA Edmunds 24 3 Rail Machine Quilting Ratchet Frame $22.50 Time Remaining: 22d 10h 4m Buy It Now for only: $22.50 |
 Grace Company Gracie Queen Crib Length Machine Quilting Frame Speed Control $744.00 Time Remaining: 8d 6h 33m Buy It Now for only: $744.00 |
 Gracie Queen Machine Quilting Frame $699.99 Time Remaining: 13d 11h 29m Buy It Now for only: $699.99 |
 John Flynn Multi Frame Quilting System For Most Sewing Machines $119.99 Time Remaining: 12d 6h 40m Buy It Now for only: $119.99 |
 Grace Pinnacle Machine Quilting Frame $1,050.00 Time Remaining: 28d 9h 2m Buy It Now for only: $1,050.00 |
 Grace GMQ Pro Machine Quilting Frame Queen Leader Set $57.00 Time Remaining: 11d 6h 24m Buy It Now for only: $57.00 |
 FA Edmunds 18 3 Rail Machine Quilting Ratchet Frame $19.35 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 46m Buy It Now for only: $19.35 |
 NEW NIB Grace Company GMQ PRO Quilting Quilt Frame Machine $1,199.99 Time Remaining: 17d 6h 13m Buy It Now for only: $1,199.99 |
 Grace Frame Quilt CAD Quilting Machine Software New $79.99 Time Remaining: 9d 11h 28m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 HandiQuilter Quilt frame with gliding tray Use with your own sewing machine $399.00 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 30m |
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Quilting On Richard's Home Built Frame
What sewing machines are good for quilting?
I'm looking to buy a new machine that can also quilt. I've only hand quilted on a giant frame, so this is all new to me and I also need to know HOW to machine quilt!
Free motion quilting is done by setting the machine for a straight stitch, dropping the feed dogs and moving the quilt by hand. Most other quilting is done with a plain straight stitch and raised feed dogs.
The big problem is having enough space in the harp -- the area to the right of the needle -- to handle a big quilt, so you may want to look for a machine with a "large harp", like the Juki TL-98Q.
Look for machines that also have good needle punching force, to easily penetrate thick fabric sandwiches. Also look for needle up or needle down stopping features (handy to stop needle down, so you'll restart at exactly the same spot, no wiggles) and see how easy it is to insert another bobbin while you're in the middle of quilting something.
Machine quilting 101:
http://www.quilt.com/HowTo/MachineQuiltingHowTo.html
http://www.quiltbug.com/Articles/machine-quilt.htm
You might want to consider learning to use one of the frames for machine quilting. John Flynn has a nice, inexpensive one that takes a big, big load off your shoulders, but there are others, like the Grace.
http://www.flynnquilt.com/ (watch the dvd clip)
Suggest you also check the machine reviews and the general comments section over at http://www.patternreview.com -- here's a starter URL for you: http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/sewingclasses/board.pl?t=20872
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Quilting Inside The Lines Machine & Frame Quilting (Golden Threads) $12.99 Faster and more exciting ideas for freehand machine quilting. Follow Pam s Pointer as the author shows you her easy technique for planning and accomplishing quilting designs with the least amount of marking and measuring. Choose any of the dozens of patterns from the featured sampler quilt and use her new design with lines technique, perfect for domestic sewing or longarm quilting machines. No m... |
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Easy and Fun Free-Motion Quilting: Frames, Fillers, Hundreds of Ideas $12.00 Turn stippling and simple lines into fabulous designs! By focusing on only one block or area at a time--rather than the whole quilt at once--Eva A. Larkin makes it easy to create eye-catching free-motion quilting. Enjoy this eagerly awaited follow-up to the best-selling Free-Motion Quilting Made Easy.*Select from six different frame styles that can be stitched in any quilt-block size--without trac... |
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Growing Up Modern: 16 Quilt Projects for Babies & Kids $13.83 Allison Harris shows how beginner and expert sewists alike can make a child’s quilt that will be cherished for years to come. Growing Up Modern —16 Quilt Projects for Babies & Kids provides inspiration and guidance in 16 versatile keepsake projects. 7 of the patterns adapt to make crib- and twin-sized quilts. There’s a comprehensive overview on quiltmaking basics, step-by-step instructions, ... |
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SINGER 4411 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine with Metal Frame and Stainless Steel Bedplate $105.99 The SINGER 4411 Heavy Duty sewing machine is a true workhorse. With a heavy-duty metal interior frame, stainless steel bedplate, extra-high sewing speed and powerful motor, the 4411 Heavy Duty can sew through just about anything you throw at it. Convenient features including a top drop-in bobbin, drop feed for free-motion sewing, automatic four-step buttonhole, and adjustable presser foot pressure... |