annlittle1 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 My Liberty arrives in two weeks and I can't wait! I've been piecing quilts so I have several practice quilts. I've got a supply of muslin and batting. A variety of threads will come with my machine (February special). I've been reading books and practicing "scribbling" on my white board. I've already got several customers lined up when I'm ready to go. Usually when you are learning something new you build one skill on another; i.e. I learned cross stitch on aida cloth, moved on to linen, learned other embroidery stitches, learned pulled thread, and finally learned Hardanger. Would anyone recommend an order to learn things on the Long Arm? Or is each type so different from the others that it doesn't matter where you start? Thanks for your help. Phyllis Hughes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Hi Phyllis! Congrats on your Liberty being on its way. I started with things to help me get the basic feel of the machine: simple meanders, writing my name (does everybody try that? ), then went to trying to get my meanders evenly spaced, then tried some simple flowers, stars, etc. Do you have Darlene Epp's pocket guides? They really helped me get the idea of how to draw and quilt different designs. When I got familiar with the movement of the machine, I tried pantographs at the back. Mine were a bit square looking at first and I realized after reading some of the helpful hints here that I needed to loosen my wheels just a tad. Then things really began to flow. At any rate, try to have fun, don't be intimidated by the machine, and don't grip the handles too tightly. In no time, you'll be having a blast! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbWetzel Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Linda... How do I get my hands on Darlene Epp's Pocket guide. I would love to learn a little more about panotgraphs. I tried to follow some patterns tonight, and finally put them down and did them free handed. They came out great. Thanks... Barb Wetzel Ivy Corner Quilting Altoona, ia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I think Kings Men quilting supplies has Darlene's guides or you can get them directly from Darlene at longarmsupplies.com. I like to carry them with me to work (I still have a full time day job) and when it's raining at lunchtime, I go across the hall from my office to the classroom and draw designs on the whiteboard. I faculty are always curious about all the flowers, vines, and feathers they find there! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybee Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Barb: Go to her website: www.longarmsupplies.com or Trillium House for those pocket guides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Rolek Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Darlene Epps books are also at APQS office in Clive, Give Carla a call. Tried to email Barb Wenzel but it keeps bouncing. She is local also. Those book are WELL worth your money to build your confidence in free hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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