tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post4987891007236202083..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: Quilting Basics 13: Ruler Foot Quilting for BeginnersLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-16567016023832084642018-08-08T22:37:38.403-04:002018-08-08T22:37:38.403-04:00Keep in mind this is the way free motion quilting ...Keep in mind this is the way free motion quilting / ruler foot quilting works. Instead of letting the machine guide the quilt, you are responsible for the stitch length by pushing the quilt through the machine in time with the movement of the needle. So if your stitches are too small, try speeding up the movement of your hands. OR slow down the speed you are running the machine. Don't change both things or your stitches will remain the same size. Does that make sense?Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-48029446364701900462018-08-07T16:35:05.296-04:002018-08-07T16:35:05.296-04:00Loved this intro to ruler foot quilting. Clear an...Loved this intro to ruler foot quilting. Clear and concise. I tried what you said as far as the setting the length to 0. This is the first time attempting anything other than traditional quilting. The stitch is so tiny. Is it supposed to be very small. I see in the video your stitch is small too. Is that because the length is set to O? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046760926906661982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-43175874765395616032018-08-05T11:28:00.518-04:002018-08-05T11:28:00.518-04:00You need to find the sweet spot between the foot s...You need to find the sweet spot between the foot squishing your quilt and causing skipped stitches. I would keep adjusting this until you get it just right. Unfortunately there isn't a better solution here except keep trying - you will get it eventually!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-82458107586974983222018-08-05T11:26:58.350-04:002018-08-05T11:26:58.350-04:00It sounds like it's a thread problem to me. Tr...It sounds like it's a thread problem to me. Try switching to a thinner, stronger thread like Isacord and see if you still get breaks. It could also be a direction your machine doesn't like to stitch in. I know that sounds crazy, but some machines just can't stitch backwards, at all. Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-15870362524981395932018-07-31T14:17:40.732-04:002018-07-31T14:17:40.732-04:00I have a problem with my thread breaking when I go...I have a problem with my thread breaking when I go in a front to bAck direction. I use a slider quilting needle and cotton quilting thread. Happens with free motion and ruler work. Suggestions?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892861358252854345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-91207047723246740582018-07-13T19:12:21.087-04:002018-07-13T19:12:21.087-04:00I can FMQ just fine with my "hopping" da...I can FMQ just fine with my "hopping" darning foot, but when I switch to the ruler foot, there's trouble! The foot pushes down too hard on the quilt--can't move it easily. So I adjusted the foot upward a little--and got horrible stitch-skipping! Then I tried (drastically) reducing the pressure on the presser foot, which helps but it still wants to stick in the spots with bulky seam allowances underneath. What to try next?Tricks and Mannershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15513194540935540128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-54536425677751197992018-06-06T11:37:57.278-04:002018-06-06T11:37:57.278-04:00Interesting Jane; could you tell me who made your ...Interesting Jane; could you tell me who made your custom modified version, as I can't find a Ruler foot for my Singer 411G slant shank. Thanks<br />GailLmrsclassicscrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804983727574136922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-74307815408760397502018-06-05T22:24:01.769-04:002018-06-05T22:24:01.769-04:00It sounds like the foot is hitting the edges of th...It sounds like the foot is hitting the edges of the ruler. Most likely you need to use thinner templates or only use them to the left, right, or front of the machine. It's when you position the ruler to the back and it hits the bar that attaches to your foot that things can stop working right. Try limiting your direction and try a thinner template and see what works best.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-55320978395248661602017-12-31T13:53:54.549-05:002017-12-31T13:53:54.549-05:00Is a ruler foot available for an older Singer 411G...Is a ruler foot available for an older Singer 411G Slant-o-matic?GailLmrsclassicscrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804983727574136922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-29531612758713191382017-09-08T22:13:40.802-04:002017-09-08T22:13:40.802-04:00How do you decide what design to put on a block? ...How do you decide what design to put on a block? I don't care for stiff quiltsCentergrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06112851060426927648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-77205130319895713192017-05-23T21:32:25.354-04:002017-05-23T21:32:25.354-04:00I have a dealer that carries the complete Juki lin...I have a dealer that carries the complete Juki line including the longarm. They had the correct foot. When I wanted the new front open toe quilting foot they didn't have it. Kindly suggested I find it on the Internet. I found it at Ken's Sewing Center. I've ordered from them before and been pleased with their service.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10820165908821289827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-33641493471607876932017-02-24T20:30:11.877-05:002017-02-24T20:30:11.877-05:00Works for my Elna 6003, old machine now but still ...Works for my Elna 6003, old machine now but still sews so good! Loves the Westalee quilting foot, same as above, and I have a lot of rulers too from Westalee in AustraliaSaucyakld@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899588123207241640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-77614507299157097232017-02-21T20:29:07.763-05:002017-02-21T20:29:07.763-05:00Yes, this video is part of the series of blocks we...Yes, this video is part of the series of blocks we're working on this year. You can learn more at LeahDay.com/blockpartyLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-77427225134675112782017-02-21T20:28:26.020-05:002017-02-21T20:28:26.020-05:00It's an interesting technique and for now I...It's an interesting technique and for now I'm just using it in blocks to get used to using the ruler to move the quilt. It's a lot to manage at once!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-73273338170298868402017-02-21T18:16:43.568-05:002017-02-21T18:16:43.568-05:00As much as I would like to try this, it seems it i...As much as I would like to try this, it seems it is done on a block and not a full quilt. Are you using quilt as you go blocks?Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03474452028779426810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-52840059907703425472017-02-21T18:15:08.311-05:002017-02-21T18:15:08.311-05:00As much as I would like to try this, this techniqu...As much as I would like to try this, this technique is usually done on a block, not a full quilt, which would be a lot more difficult to maneuver.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03474452028779426810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-37580625960733248062017-02-15T09:58:32.407-05:002017-02-15T09:58:32.407-05:00I'm using a low shank ruler foot with a low sh...I'm using a low shank ruler foot with a low shank adapter on my Bernina 1230. You can get the low shank adapter from your Bernina dealer.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-49050244080129064252017-02-15T09:54:00.940-05:002017-02-15T09:54:00.940-05:00I think it's okay to use these rulers on a hig...I think it's okay to use these rulers on a high shank machine, but you'll need to test it. If the foot hops and seems to hop high enough to hop over the edge of the template, then that might not be a good idea. You can test it with a regular cutting ruler (they're the same thickness) if your cutting ruler seems safe to you, then this should work fine.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-16537452973297353802017-02-14T15:14:52.145-05:002017-02-14T15:14:52.145-05:00I have the same Bernina 1230 that you have so I wa...I have the same Bernina 1230 that you have so I was wondering what type of ruler foot are you using? Is it a low shank or a medium shank?bitachon36https://www.blogger.com/profile/07240248552325930851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-47379031597599023052017-02-14T05:45:48.728-05:002017-02-14T05:45:48.728-05:00Hello Leah! Can your rulers be used with a machine...Hello Leah! Can your rulers be used with a machine with a high shank? I have a Janome 6600 for which it appears I can purchase a ruler foot. I am a relatively new quilter and am learning so much from your machine block quilting party as well as your additional courses and videos. Thank you!Wendilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284604080057767305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-11194225678137357642017-02-12T08:05:02.935-05:002017-02-12T08:05:02.935-05:00They should be back in stock early this week!They should be back in stock early this week!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-63344094813352952332017-02-11T23:05:28.256-05:002017-02-11T23:05:28.256-05:00It shows that your Dresden Plate Template Set is s...It shows that your Dresden Plate Template Set is sold out. When will it be available for order again?AlsGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08081441117946576409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-23782246785833276162017-02-11T10:58:48.509-05:002017-02-11T10:58:48.509-05:00Absolutely! It's something I found really inte...Absolutely! It's something I found really interesting and only after trying it did I realize just how awesome ruler quilting could be. So many possibilities!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-88897147229674071132017-02-11T10:57:07.442-05:002017-02-11T10:57:07.442-05:00It's boxed up and I'm thinking about selli...It's boxed up and I'm thinking about selling it. It just wasn't the right machine for me.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-65116475616404482542017-02-10T17:11:03.376-05:002017-02-10T17:11:03.376-05:00Leah
Did you get rid of your sit down Juki?
Thank ...Leah<br />Did you get rid of your sit down Juki?<br />Thank you<br />Susanne ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372676405853311938noreply@blogger.com