Guiding the Quilt Work Freely

Tip

Quilting gloves with rubber nubs make it easier to guide the fabric.

It is recommended to use the extension table (optional accessory) and the Free Hand System. With free motion quilting, it is of advantage to quilt from the center outwards and to guide the fabric using smooth, round movements to form the design of your choice. Free motion quilting and darning are based on the same free motion principles.

With stipple quilting, entire surfaces of the fabric are filled with quilt stitches. The single lines of stitching are rounded and never cross one another.

    Prerequisite:

  1. The top layer, the batting and the backing are pinned together or basted.
  1. Lower the feed dog.
  2. Attach the Free-motion Embroidery Foot (RX) to the presser foot holder bar.
  3. The pin (1) should rest on the upper side of the needle clamping screw (2).
  4. Press the Free-motion Embroidery Foot (RX) firmly from below with your index finger and tighten the screw (3).
  5. Tap Practical Stitches.
  6. Select Straight Stitch No. 1.
  7. If necessary adjust the upper thread tension according to the sewing project.
  8. To start the machine, press the foot control or push the button Start/Stop.
  9. Hold both hands close to the presser foot like an embroidery hoop to guide the fabric.
  10. If the thread is lying on top of the fabric, slow down the movement.
  11. If there are knots on the wrong side of the fabric, move the fabric more quickly.