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Post by roundtwo on Nov 25, 2023 15:25:30 GMT
I am making this little table topper and need some help with the quilting. I like the wavy lines but how do I make sure they are parallel waves? It's just a little piece so it's not feasible to set it up on my mid-arm. I have the stitch on my regular machine but obviously it must be started at the same point in the curve each time and I don't know how to do that. This is the topper from APQ, designed by Sherri McConnnell. |
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Post by seaexplore on Nov 25, 2023 15:43:59 GMT
I think you will need to use a stencil and measure and mark with chalk (or pen?) and then stitch over the stencil marks.
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Post by wellway on Nov 25, 2023 15:50:54 GMT
I'd make a wavy template from stiff card or something similar, the same on both edges, making it the width you want and then use a hera marker. Mark the right hand side, move it so the left hand lines up, mark the right hand side and so on.
Got any wavy scrapbooking rulers?
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Nov 25, 2023 15:55:21 GMT
Can you use a walking foot with the seam guide? That would help you keep the lines parallel. But it sounds like this it an actual wavy stitch selection, not a straight stitch done in a wavy pattern. In that case does your machine offer the ability to select where to start the stitch in the digital display? It's a feature on my Bernina and allows you to start at the same point each time.
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Post by roundtwo on Nov 25, 2023 16:00:44 GMT
**GypsyGirl**, yes I have the wave stitch built into my machine which is what I had planned on using. I didn't know about the settings - that was what I was missing. Off to play - thanks so much!! 
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Nov 25, 2023 16:02:34 GMT
**GypsyGirl** , yes I have the wave stitch built into my machine which is what I had planned on using. I didn't know about the settings - that was what I was missing. Off to play - thanks so much!! Great! What machine are you working on? |
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Post by roundtwo on Nov 25, 2023 17:48:13 GMT
What machine are you working on? I have a Husqvarna Viking Sapphire 875q. I love this machine - I had an older Husqvarna Viking that was working just fine but on a road trip about 8 years ago, I stopped at a quilting store and they had an amazing deal on this machine. It has so many features that I am still just figuring out as this thread proves, lol. It was really easy to do the stitch - there is a mirror option - hit that and Bob's your uncle!! I was just using scraps to practice so nothing to show yet but I am very excited to try this on all the things.  |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Nov 25, 2023 18:21:41 GMT
It has so many features that I am still just figuring out as this thread proves, lol. Isn't that how it works with all these new souped up machines? I bought a Bernina 640 Artista in 2011. 2 years ago I bought a Bernina B590, but kept the 640 as a retreat/class machine. Last month I learned a couple of new things on the 640!  Apparently I didn't experiment enough with it! Have fun practicing. One good way to get more familiar with your machine is to do a stitch book. I'm currently working on one for my 590. |
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Post by CeeScraps on Nov 25, 2023 20:19:57 GMT
Practice on scratch material. Use the 3 layers--top/batting/backing so you get a feel for it first.
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Post by roundtwo on Nov 26, 2023 18:44:55 GMT
Have fun practicing. One good way to get more familiar with your machine is to do a stitch book. What a cool idea! I think that would be a perfect thing to work on this winter. Thanks for the link. |
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