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It depends on how it's being quilted as well. If you have someone quilt it on a long arm, they'll be very appreciative of...
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What do you use in the bobbin if sewing with Quilters Select Smoke Invisible thread? Thanks in advance.
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That is so lovely of you to do this and thank you very much.
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Are you asking about the Back of the quilt? If so, whichever puts the design the way you like it best. I usually prefer...
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Was it hard to do this on eq8 I have it and tried but it’s a bit above me at this stage lol,lol p.s. love your ideas
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It's fine, Helen.
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Thank you for the coloring page. I drew it up in EQ8 and started playing. Since it is so easy to switch out blocks in EQ8...
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Beautiful! Happy little ladybugs!
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Beautiful, Ursula. Isn't it wonderful we can make changes to give quilts our own touch?!
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Beautiful, Elizabeth.
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Never heard of this so I googled it.
Two versions - with or without stitch regulator. Oh my, that is so cool!
Also comes in two sizes: original 7x9" - about $100 on e bay without stitch regulator or about $200 with the regulator.
Newer 12x12" size about $549 online.
Found this video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg1pulKLQ6c
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I purchased a Fab-U-Motion back in 2008. It says it's only compatible with a Pfaff Creative Vision which I purchased at the same time. I see that the name has changed to Free Motion Assistant and it's now compatible with other machines. It's also a lot less expensive now, although I did get a good deal on mine at the time when it retailed for $1299 with stitch regulator. The box says "Simply slide it on, plug it in, and stitch!". I can tell you that is not so!!! I did try it out a couple of times but can't give you an honest opinion because I didn't put much effort into learning how to use it. It's been in my closet for the past 6 years and since I have a longarm machine now, that's where it will stay until I can find someone to give it to or find a lot of free time to see how it works. I can see using it for thread play on small projects, but you could probably do that just as easy without it if you are familiar with free motion quilting.
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I have a Bernina machine but as well a Husqvarna Viking RUBY embroidery machine, I have a Fab-u-motion with the stitch regulator. The stitch regulator of the fab-u-motion is not efficient at all, I do not like it BUT I like very much the Fab-u-motion, it helps a lot for the free motion quilting, we do not move the quilt but only the frame of the fab-u-motion under the quilt, the quilt is moving very very easly under the needle of the machine, without any effort, It is very difficult to explain how it works but I have quilted a very large quilt 2,50 m x 2,50 m,1 m = 39inches.(go on Youtube - Fab-U-motion) You can use this Fab-u-motion only on Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff machines, and not on all type of Viking and Pfaff machines I suppose. The height of the arm of the machine is very important, I cannot use it on my Bernina, the arm is too high. I hope it helps.
Chantal
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Hi, I am not sure you have the choice about the size of the Fab-u-motion, all depends if you have a new generation sewing machine with a wide space on the right of the arm of your machine. As I wrote under, I do not like the stitch regulator, mine was not efficient at all, it is making the movement not smooth at all. I never use the stitch regulator and it is perfect without. The Youtube demo hereover is very good and true.
Chantal
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Hi,
I am looking at one of these (manual version) - very cheap to see how it would go. I have 4 old bernina machines, 930, 1031. I think the others are a 801 and 830 but all stored at present. They seem to be very old and not too popular but at the price, if it fits, it's worth a try.
Do you think it would fit any of those? I found out that Husqvarna/Viking bought out the company so not sure if about compatibility prior to 'take over'.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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I live in Charleston, SC area. If anyone in this area wants to try one out, I have one. I used it with my Viking 500 (very old I know). I could only use a portion of it because my harp opening doesn’t accommodate the entire available space. Let me know if you are in my area and would like to see just how it works.
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It depends on how it's being quilted as well. If you have someone quilt it on a long arm, they'll be very appreciative of...
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What do you use in the bobbin if sewing with Quilters Select Smoke Invisible thread? Thanks in advance.
-
See lots of photos of the quilting as we wrap up Pick A Petal:
https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com/2024/12/m... -
That is so lovely of you to do this and thank you very much.
-
Are you asking about the Back of the quilt? If so, whichever puts the design the way you like it best. I usually prefer...
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Was it hard to do this on eq8 I have it and tried but it’s a bit above me at this stage lol,lol p.s. love your ideas
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Really finished...
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I need to piece together my directional background fabric for my quilt. Which way should i piece my seam Vertical or Ho...
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Almost finished - just a facing to add !...
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It's fine, Helen.
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Quarter page coloring is a little bigger. Barbara could you ask Lynn if she minds my posting this.
If she mind,... -
The top is finished. Now to decide how to quilt it
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Thank you for the coloring page. I drew it up in EQ8 and started playing. Since it is so easy to switch out blocks in EQ8...
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