So I threaded her up with the
Masterpiece prewound bobbin and the
King Tut on top, and we had a little practice adventure. The
Janome 8050 can do very nice free motion. The tension had to be on 5,
and the stitch of course on straight stitch at 0 length, and I dropped the dogs, but I also did a patch with the dogs up, and frankly I didn't see any difference, but I think I might stick with feed dogs down. I was so excited about what a nice job the Janome does that I ordered the
Janome Free Motion Quilting set for low shank machines just today. I am looking forward to experimenting with that set. I thought the variegated top thread was just lovely, and although I need a whole lot more practice, I am sure having fun. The Masterpiece bobbins are a dream. They fit the Janome perfectly and sew like a charm. The back of the piece is great except where I sometimes seem to curve and pull too much on the curve. Practice, practice, practice.
This machine weighs only a little over 12 pounds and would be the ideal class machine - full size, but light, and stable at the same time, so finding the right combination of free motion settings was a nice easy solution. Already the brochure is out for this year's Vermont Quilt Festival, so there is a lot of thinking going on about what classes to take, and what to buy at the show. Fun to think it will be Summer then.
and the stitch of course on straight stitch at 0 length, and I dropped the dogs, but I also did a patch with the dogs up, and frankly I didn't see any difference, but I think I might stick with feed dogs down. I was so excited about what a nice job the Janome does that I ordered the Janome Free Motion Quilting set for low shank machines just today. I am looking forward to experimenting with that set. I thought the variegated top thread was just lovely, and although I need a whole lot more practice, I am sure having fun. The Masterpiece bobbins are a dream. They fit the Janome perfectly and sew like a charm. The back of the piece is great except where I sometimes seem to curve and pull too much on the curve. Practice, practice, practice.
This machine weighs only a little over 12 pounds and would be the ideal class machine - full size, but light, and stable at the same time, so finding the right combination of free motion settings was a nice easy solution. Already the brochure is out for this year's Vermont Quilt Festival, so there is a lot of thinking going on about what classes to take, and what to buy at the show. Fun to think it will be Summer then.
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Hey, that's great. So when is my quilt going to be ready?
:) It will take SOME TIME as I haven't finished my 1993 quilt yet Gl! HAHAA...I am hoping for the 20 year mark on that thing to have it finished. I do have the backing and the batting now, so that's a step in the right direction! I need lots of practice. Actually I won't be doing any FMQ on that quilt as far as I plan at this moment. Lots of straight stitching.
OK, so my quilt should be ready about 2033. I'll be watching for it in the mail.
It seems the two of us work at approximately the same speed.
About 5 years ago I had lunch with a step-sister I hadn't seen in over 30 years. One of her daughters also attended. She said that she suggested the two of us not wait quite that long to have lunch again.
:) glorm, you are so funny....but really, if you wait that long, there might be grandkids and greats, and you know how hard it is to get a table for that many....really....;)
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Lovely samples! I can even imagine creating some texture for garment sewing...
YES! Slapdash...that is what I really like - vest fronts, some embellishment in a tasteful way on various items, small craft things like place mats, mats for other purposes, and so on - I do want to try some art pieces as well. All these plans...;) THANKS!
Very nice! Pretty quilting designs.
Hey Joyce! Thanks! :)
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