Achieving a SQUARE quilt on the longarm - without centering! Part 1 of 2
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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You’re a natural at doing these videos. Very interesting and well paced.
That’s exactly how I do it. I must admit I’ve never centered mine, I put it where it’s most convenient. I spray with water as I roll to remove any wrinkles.
I tear the ends to get straight of grain if I’m loading to get ends straight.
Misting the backings as I roll them on has been a MAJOR time saver for me!
Definitely going to try this loading style on my next quilt. Love your videos and am addicted to watching them!
Hello I just want to say you inspire me. This is AJ Timm I met you at Puyallup sewing expo I was the lady with hubby in a power chair he is a quadriplegic. Well as I continue to watch you
You may not ever see this, but that is a very cute top you are wearing today. Thanks for another informative and fun video!
Thanks!
I use loading Loris way. Bought my longarm from her. She was so helpful.
Catching up on today's video from Japan. Our last few days of paradise.
This is exactly how I load my backings! Doing a small one as I watch your video! When I hep beginners at a local shop they are always shocked that I don’t mark the centers of my backing or top.
Another excellent video. Saving for when I load my first quilt
Springfield MO
Good morning from Regina, SK
Hello from Arizona
Hello from Mt. Olive, NC. Happy Easter
Same to you!
Hi from Wichita Kansas
Hi from Kansas. I always seem to miss LIVE. did you talk about getting slippery thread to wind on the bobbin? Thank you for taking time out of your day to educate us. ❤
I didn't....but I've made myself another note!
Are you attaching on the front?
Sometimes I have a backing that is directional and a quilt that would most easily be quilted side to side -- I usually start with a torn edge on the top or bottom -- do you have any thoughts about that. I do strictly custom quilting.
Torn edge is fine, it just takes a little care to make sure it doesn’t stretch while attaching.
Hi susan im lucy from oakley calif. im new to quilting .I just bought a long arm quilting machine anyway before i bought my machine i already basted my backing and batting and top together ,can I somehow load my quilt onto my poles. I didnt leave any fabric on the ends to attach to my leaders. yikes can you help
I answered your other comment. I suggest taking the basting out, and it may be difficult to load on the longarm and keep from having any wrinkles, but each quilt is a little different.
when you roll up the backing on the front bar, are your ratchets engaged, or are you free-wheeling
Ratchets are engaged.
Missed your live, but I'm wondering about your longarm, I thought you used a Gammill? When and why did you change?
Just a few months ago. I have a 4 min episode called "Why I Changed Longarm Brands" which details a few of the reasons. Nothing earth-shattering, but it was right for me.
Is that yardsticks on the front of the table?
Yes! I used them to hold up the side clamps when they want to sag a bit.
Wants the best thread for the long am just got my Frist one
I don’t think there’s a “best”. But I do prefer 100% poly because it is very low lint, and handles high speed stitching well.
Hard to keep with 1/4 in square when the client quilt is 2 inches narrower in the middle than at the ends….yes, that has happened…😵💫