tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31791996.post1392662469386000711..comments2023-10-18T15:55:40.224+08:00Comments on Patchy Work of Mini Grey: WIP Wednesday - Straight Quilting.Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05016844198614285557noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31791996.post-82270492709184082842010-07-31T20:01:10.164+08:002010-07-31T20:01:10.164+08:00I had to quilt one of mine from the back recently,...I had to quilt one of mine from the back recently, as it was the backing that was bunching up! Also, I would loosen off the pressure a bit, and ensure you're holding the fabric fairly taut either side as it goes under the needle. Hope it's all going well!Lily Mulhollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09804113718224654006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31791996.post-3954314170274056382010-07-30T20:39:14.876+08:002010-07-30T20:39:14.876+08:00Your quilt is looking gorgeous. I'm about to t...Your quilt is looking gorgeous. I'm about to try this type of quilting tomorrow so its interesting to read the responses. Hope its all going well.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04416091424301654113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31791996.post-57137546226950483742010-07-29T20:33:22.242+08:002010-07-29T20:33:22.242+08:00Alternating the direction you quilt each line is t...Alternating the direction you quilt each line is the best way I've found to combat this. I've found there is always a little pulling when all the quilting runs in the same direction (ie: no perpendicular lines). Good luck - looks great from here!Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13309039545330834664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31791996.post-51017300118371188552010-07-29T10:09:49.374+08:002010-07-29T10:09:49.374+08:00When I straight-line quilt, I use a stitch length ...When I straight-line quilt, I use a stitch length of 3. I begin in the middle and when I reach the end, I start my next row back from that end so that no two rows next to each other began at the same end. I stitch quite slowly. I safety-pin baste the quilt and will often pin-baste a line if I think it needs it. I support the weight of the quilt as much as possible and often have it thrown over my shoulder if it's bed-size. Good luck!<br /><br />Looks like lots of good advice in the comments!Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308423156191499365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31791996.post-72094204330316621442010-07-29T06:29:24.937+08:002010-07-29T06:29:24.937+08:00Hmmm...interesting. Perhaps when it is washed it ...Hmmm...interesting. Perhaps when it is washed it won't be so noticeable!Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15615407180854374470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31791996.post-78890355738908507432010-07-29T01:48:33.682+08:002010-07-29T01:48:33.682+08:00It looks like your stitch length should be longer....It looks like your stitch length should be longer. I have a Janome and I set my length at 4.0 when I quilt.<br />Try it on a sample piece and see how it turns out.<br />The quilt is beautiful.Betsy Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12589278054192502646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31791996.post-52592187371307495412010-07-28T21:58:00.763+08:002010-07-28T21:58:00.763+08:00What Duff said. Also, try slowing down your speed...What Duff said. Also, try slowing down your speed, if you can. I find that if I set my sew-speed to just below mid-range, I don't wind up with bits where I've hit the pedal too hard and it has zoomed ahead--with the weight of the quilt, it can cause shorter stitches and more drag.<br /><br />Oh, PS, I learned this just this week from Laurie over at Minick & Simpson--however you're basting your quilt, whether pin or thread or spray, thread-baste the edges of your quilt (a long zig-zag all the way around on your machine should do it) to keep the edges from shifting as you quilt. It should help keep the edges of the top from migrating, and might help keep that drag effect from happening, too.<br /><br />Good luck!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685176674707591308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31791996.post-12281094029083576412010-07-28T21:23:14.691+08:002010-07-28T21:23:14.691+08:00I clicked on the photo and a close-up reveals vary...I clicked on the photo and a close-up reveals varying stitch lengths--seems like a weight issue or it's hanging down before going under the throat plate. If you don't have a table, try a stack of books in front of the throat plate so the fabric is not coming under the needle from an angle. Otherwise, try loosening the pressure between the walking foot and the feed dogs along with the fabric angle. And hey, don't pick it! Just wash it--it'll be fine!!♥Duffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12636156245924832329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31791996.post-28065520281677337952010-07-28T21:12:39.391+08:002010-07-28T21:12:39.391+08:00Hmmm....could the pressure foot be too high? that ...Hmmm....could the pressure foot be too high? that would cause the top layer to be pulled. Is it the top layer only or both sides? Even if it's both sides, that could mean the material is not moving freely between the walking foot and throat plate (but would more likely just cause a smaller stitch length).<br />I know that you have to quilt in the opposite direction for each line--but I can see that the pulling does go in both directions.<br />How big is this quilt? Bigger ones pull if you don't watch 'em or if you don't have an accessory table in front of (and behind) the throat-plate-area. <br />I'll keep checking back to read what experienced quilters have to say--I want to see what the answer is!♥Duffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12636156245924832329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31791996.post-27957019272332989252010-07-28T21:01:01.264+08:002010-07-28T21:01:01.264+08:00I've had that happen -- I think it's the w...I've had that happen -- I think it's the weight of the quilt pulling it along, or if it gets hung up on the table at all it starts to stretch. If you do every few lines in the opposite direction, I think it evens out and isn't as noticeable.KateKwiltzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17155485457058205111noreply@blogger.com