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There are lots more stitches that we can use on our machines but we need to take the time to learn what our machines are capable of!
When I made my "bible" (about 7 years ago) I learned that my Bernina 630 has a stitch that really does mimic hand quilting ON THE TOP. (NOT the bottom!)
I use this for decorative stitching, but not for quilting.
On my machine there are 3 "Hand-Look Quilt Stitchs" listed in the manual. I use #328. I use the default stitch length, but tighten my top tension as tight as it will go, and loosen the spring tension on my bobbin case about 1/4 turn. (Remember to re-set the bobbin tension when you go back to light weight thread!)
I use monofiliment on the top (usually Superior's MonoPoly or YLI's nylon) and a heavy weight cotton in the bobbin, and even though my fabric has been heavily starched, I also use Ricky Tims' Stable Stuff as a stabilizer under these stitches.
I found that the first couple of stitches aren't always as pretty as the rest, so I get a running start on a "starty/stoppy" scrap of fabric so that by the time I get to the area I want to be pretty, the stitches have worked the tension out!
On this block I used black thread to add decorative stitches on the gable end of the roof and the corner of the house, and I like the way it adds some detail.
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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Originally posted by MargoThere are lots more stitches that we can use on our machines but we need to take the time to learn what our machines are capable of!
When I made my "bible" (about 7 years ago) I learned that my Bernina 630 has a stitch that really does mimic hand quilting ON THE TOP. (NOT the bottom!)
I use this for decorative stitching, but not for quilting.
On my machine there are 3 "Hand-Look Quilt Stitchs" listed in the manual. I use #328. I use the default stitch length, but tighten my top tension as tight as it will go, and loosen the spring tension on my bobbin case about 1/4 turn. (Remember to re-set the bobbin tension when you go back to light weight thread!)
I use monofiliment on the top (usually Superior's MonoPoly or YLI's nylon) and a heavy weight cotton in the bobbin, and even though my fabric has been heavily starched, I also use Ricky Tims' Stable Stuff as a stabilizer under these stitches.
I found that the first couple of stitches aren't always as pretty as the rest, so I get a running start on a "starty/stoppy" scrap of fabric so that by the time I get to the area I want to be pretty, the stitches have worked the tension out!
On this block I used black thread to add decorative stitches on the gable end of the roof and the corner of the house, and I like the way it adds some detail.
Can you please let me know the sequence of your stitch (e.g. front-back-left-right)- I don't have that on my Janome, but if the sequence is same as another, maybe by setting the tension it would work?
Thanks
Andrée
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I'll try to explain this so you can look for something similar on your machine, but my owner's manual refers to this particular stitch as "Hand-look Quilt Stitch".
These are the threads I used on this project. The bobbin thread is a 30 weight black cotton and the top is YLI monofilament.
This is a two stitch sequence.
Basically it is one regular stitch forward (that only shows the monofilament thread on the top) then the second part of the combination is where the bobbin thread is pulled to the top. The machine takes the second forward stitch; takes one stitch backwards (landing in the hole between the two stitches); takes two tacking stitches in the same hole, then advances to the second hole of the second stitch.
One regular forward stitch; second forward stitch; backwards; two tacks, forward.
You can see in this closeup that shows the sequence, sometimes the stitches are not as "solid" looking as you would like, but I find that slowing down my speed helps with that issue.
It's not perfect, but is useful for some applications.
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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Hi Andree,
I have a Janome 6600 and have the hand look quilt stitch, you need monofilament on the top and your colour of choice in the bobbin.
On my machine it's stitch 22. mode 2. in the instruction book it says "Use this stitch for decorative outlines" the pattern is 3 stitches on top of one another then 1 stitch forward then the pattern is repeated, the one stitch forward shows the monofilament and gives the look of hand quilting. I hope this helps, I have to say I have never used it on a quilt but it could be useful
Anne
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I found this online which might be useful if anybody is interested. On my Janome 7700 stith 94 in the Quilt section did it for me. I had to loosen my bobbin tension and increase the top tension to 7. I also increased the stitch length to 4.00.
http://janomelife.wordpress.com/2011...ng-by-machine/
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Please inform if there are any instructions for the outer border . It uses the template B from the Centre block, but what...
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Your color choices are great, and your quilting is beautifully done.
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Beautiful work Helen!
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This is absolutely beautiful! Congrats on a wonderful job!
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Finished quilting yesterday! This was my first time to use spray baste. I sprayed each layer outside and then assembled...
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So Sorry! I accidentally deleted my last post trying to edit and re-add a smaller photo so it would show up, which also...
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Hi Barbara, I’m just wondering if the running stitch around the appliqué flowers stitched prior to quilting or is it...
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I think because 80% of the pattern was revealed in the first 4 months these last months feel like they are very slow. Agreed...
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Photo is too big. There is a post at the top of the 2024 BOM forum with help for posting photos
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