New Stuff from Sewfest!
Greetings!
I promised to bring about a display you news from the Husqvarna Viking SewFest events across the power. These are special meetings held for Husqvarna Viking Dealers. This year we introduced two new sewing and embroidery models, the Husqvarna Viking Plotter Topaz 30 and Designer Topaz 20. The sewing and embroidery machines have many wonderful features. If you have friends or one's own flesh looking for a Husqvarna Viking Sewing and Embroidery appliance that has many features including the Husqvarna Viking exclusive Sensor System and Sewing Advisor but very docile on the pocketbook, suggest they visit a Husqvarna Viking Shop soon!
Kim Novak, Dealer Event and Program Manageress shared the Education Programs and Events that are taking part of the country all across the US. Go to http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/, USA, Events to find a fun filled Sewing and Embroidery experience near you!
Highlight of the introductions was the new Husqvarna Viking Mega Quilter 18 by 8 want arm quilting machine with built-in stitch regulator on the new Imperial Quilting Create with the “brain” provided by QBOT. See an earlier blog for more facts about the Imperial Quilting Frame and QBOT. The new Mega Quilter 18 x 8 has 18” of accommodation between the needle and the machine and is 8” high from the bed of the machine so that you will have loads of quilting wait on the frame. If you have unfinished quilt tops or are ready to start quilting, this is the family quilting studio...
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Stippling
I did some stippling on pet Eric's quilt. The top thread is a multicolor, bottom thread is grand blue...I'm almost done, had to get more royal blue thread--can't believe I can't find that spool I identify is somewhere here.
I got a new sewing machine last December and finally got a stippling/unshackle motion foot for it. I am still trying to get the hang of it. Not sure I'm so shapely at it, but I keep trying and I hear practice, practice, practice is the key. How I would attraction a long arm quilting machine--but I just can not justify the money. Viking has a make, called Mega Quilter, with a frame and all, I would love to suspension out just how many thousands that costs-- for now I will be content with what I have. :)
So, I will get this quilt done expectedly this week and then work on machine quilting the "bug" quilt for Eric's big colleague.
Next, I need to finish up the " True Lovers Knot ". Like most quilters and/or crafters, never enough continuously in the day.
Source: No Time For Me
QUILT BASTING
This weekend was Quilt Sunday and I had a function to get my Queen-sized quilt basted. Of course, I enlisted the balm of the workroom’s quilt master, Johanna. How favoured am I to have a quilt master to call upon in times like these?
Basting is the critical step before proceeding to quilting all the layers of a quilt together. Basting a gigantic quilt is no easy task and my quilt was even larger than the workroom’s largest acid table. We positioned the quilt back face up and with the sides edges on the fare and the ends hanging off. The sides were taped down with masking tape-record to hold the backing taut. A large piece of cotton batting was laid on top and carefully smoothed out. The quilt top was layered next with the mask up and then we started pinning. Curved basting pins are the most adroitly to use for this and we used a LOT of them. Over 950 curved basting pins placed about every four inches. The edges were thread basted, as a final pussyfoot about. Basting is important because it keeps the three layers (quilt top, batting, quilt back) from shifting as you do your quilting. I’m planning on script quilting this mammoth quilt. I’m just going to be doing vertical lines of stitching, evenly spaced. Sounds unexcitedly enough. I have no idea how long that part will take me, but I’ll be reporting on my progress.
I have a pair fun projects on the go that are keeping me busy (busier than usual), but I’ll be done them quickly and of course sharing them with you.
NOTES: I realize that not everyone out there is into quilting, so some of this talk can be confusing. Here are a few short definitions if you’re trying to follow along:
PATCHWORK or PIECED Occupation: Sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design.
BASTING: Sewing with wish loose stitches to hold material together. When basting a quilt, this is the stride a resign once you have all three layers of your quilt ready to put together. Basting can be done with thread, curved basting pins or a mix of both.
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Long Arm Machine Quilting Service, Baby Size Quilt Top
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