DL Semmens Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 I primarily panto....that is where I'm comfortable. I wish I could freehand....but never really like the look of it. That being said, I have offered to quilt small nicu quilts for a local group. This group primarily appliques these little quilts. Very cute.....but very very stiff and heavy applique. No way will I panto thru the design. I'm trying to SID around the applique and I'm having trouble keeping control of where I am going. Is there a tool out there that could help me maintain control of where I stitch? I know I'm being anal....but I don't want there to be any bobbles..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 I have DeLoa's appliguide. That works nice. Also any small template that fits in your palm (e.g. Dainty Ditcher) works well, or a small circle template that fits in your hand helps. You just need something to guide your hopping foot around... something for your hopping foot to lean against so you can guide around the applique There are some good videos on youtube that show the technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 I like to use my hand. I put pressure on the sandwich using my left hand and quilt with my right. It allows me to control the movement of the machine a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 I have DeLoa's appliquide, but I'm like Heidi. I have better control using a hand on the quilt and moving the machine with the other hand. Sometimes I use my hand as the ruler. I know we're not supposed to do that, but I go very slow around the applique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 I love my Micro-Drives which I use without a base expander. My little fingers barely graze the quilt top and steady my hand. I like to sit down while Micro-Driving and go very slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 I find using the non-stitch regulated mode is smoother, so I set the machine at a slow speed and quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss jacque Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Deloas appliguide works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I use my micro handles with my right hand and Deloa's appliguide with my left against the hopping foot. I feel I have lots of control that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Deloa's appliguide was my answer, and I have fibromyalsia, which affects my hands/fingers. In my humble opinion...nuf said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellyf Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Deb, I sent you a U2U. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anette D. Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I use DeLoa's AppliRuler. It's like the AppliGuide, but more open so I can see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I combine Heidi and Vicki's technique. I like to use my hand. I put pressure on the sandwich using my left hand and quilt with my right and at time with my micro drive. It allows me to control the movement of the machine a little. Find a speed that works for you. I do it in manual most of the time I also use Floraini Thread or Bottom Line to match background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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