ThreadWaggle Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I am going to try to upload a picture of the my first quilt that I just completed. I had lots of issues with tension, but got help from here and from friends that have longarms. At one point I was really questioning my decision to purchase, but not anymore. I used King Tut on the top and super bobs in the bobbin. So I knew in advance that I would probably have tension issues. I also decided to do a panto as I know I will need to be able do to them for customers. So there was that learning curve as well. After frogging a row due to tension issues I learned to check the stiches on the top and back after a few inches of the panto. I also misaligned the panto at one point and got to frog another row as I had stitched over the row above it. Then I was too far a below, but that time I check after a couple of issues so I did not have to frog as much. See... I am learning. When I finally got to the other end of my twin sized quilt and took it off the machine I noticed that I had somehow not finished one of the rows, so I figured out a way to get that part of the quilt attached to the leaders and lined up the panto and fixed it. This has been a true learning experience, but it has actually made me feel like I can handle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Great job Angela! I love the colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleshoes Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Cute quilt... Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Way to go Angela. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyLynn Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Very nice job on that quilting. Pretty quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 great job - you are learning quickly - what panto did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Very nice and yes, we all learn by our little mistakes and always improve. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work. That quilt is very pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 That really looks good! Round is round and pointy is pointy! I went to a machine demo once adn the rep was showing me a panto and told me to try it. I went about 6 inches, hit the first curve with a point at the end of it and was so far off I shrieked and jumped back! I knew if I touched it again I would be there for hours until I mastered it and was pretty sure this lady was going to have to go take care of her business at some point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltFaerie Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Beautiful job! I learn something new on each and every quilt I do. Sometimes I relearn an already learned lesson. Some how, I think this is one of those things where you never stop learning. Things I have learned. Always, alway check your tension with that Towa Gauge. If there is any doubt in your mind, stop and check it. I didn't do this and have to frog about 10 inches. Thank goodness it was only 10 inches. When doing pantos, even when you THINK you are properly lined up and spaced out, check the lowest point of the pattern anyway and make sure. I have my third customer quilt on the machine out of four that need to be done asap for Christmas. All four came in late. Boy this is fun and I am having a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 N ice Job Angela! You did a great job and it looks like you are a natural! Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 The quilt looks great. You not only mastered the panto, but you're mastered posting more than one picture at a time. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 It looks wonderful. I love the fabric!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Sew Simple Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 You go, girl! Beautiful job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaG Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 WOW is all I can say for a first quilt. You will go far. Set your sights high, you can do it! vg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Really nice!! I am learning from every quilt I do too!!! love it!! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Very nice, Angela! I have been doing this for a few years now, and I still am learning. You did a great job for your first quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Angela - nice job on your first quilt. The panto work looks great too. Nicely rounded parts and good points. I think you are on your way girl. And I love the fabrics too. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I hope you are tickled about the great job you did--very nice effort and a very pretty quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 You have done a great job Angela and your quilting looks wonderful. You are going to be a natual at it and I love you pattern and I love you fabrics too. Great job!! Renae Gamel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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