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quilt
I finished quilting a third block and two more rows of sashing. I'm really finding my stride and remembering why I like doing this so much. Free-motion quilting is a bit addictive, especially the stippling. It's like doing a puzzle, when your mind is always two steps ahead and there is that minute-by-minute satisfaction of watching all the pieces line up. I'm definitely getting in the flow state.
Two things that help tremendously, which I forget by the time I start another quilt: Use a size 14 quilting needle, and increase the presser foot pressure quite a lot. At least to 70% of max. Both of these prevent those ugly globs and floats and uneven tension on the back - my main problems when quilting. For some reason, sideways straight lines are the worst.
Two things that help tremendously, which I forget by the time I start another quilt: Use a size 14 quilting needle, and increase the presser foot pressure quite a lot. At least to 70% of max. Both of these prevent those ugly globs and floats and uneven tension on the back - my main problems when quilting. For some reason, sideways straight lines are the worst.