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At this point you could baste the layers together, but I prefer pinning. Get in touch with your local BERNINA store. Follow along with the lesson and create a quilt to submit right on our blog. Hand tying a quilt consists of stitching a tough, heavy yarn or thread through the quilt’s three layers and tying a knot to to secure the layers together permanently. Let’s get started! Hold it in place (not moving back with the fabric) until the bulky seam is completely clear from the back of the presser foot. (Make sure you get one that washes out.) I hadn’t read your post yet, but I saw it somewhere that I could sew 12 layers of denim, so I tried it. Share the love! The width of the fabric you cut depends on how wide you want the bind to be. To change your stencil colors click the Thread Tools. Or, if you prefer to machine-quilt, use thread made specifically for machine-quilting. If you have questions about something else EQ related, please contact techsupport@electricquilt.com. This will make it so that the foot isn’t having to angle upward to work across the bulk. Heads up! Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. From planning the quilt top, to planning which fabrics to use, to planning how to piece the fabric together… thinking things through is a critical part of quilting. I am confused about whether to baste my quilt and then do my embroidery through all the layers, including the batting, or if the embroidery is just for looks and you do it before basting the quilt. For more info on needle selection, check out this post. Having a straight stitch plate in place ensures that as the needle moves down through the fabric, there is nowhere for the fabric to move downward. If you like, an optional step is to use your sewing machine to baste all the way around the edge of the quilt top, through all three layers, to keep the layers together before binding. For most bulky seams the Jeans Foot #8/8D will serve you well. You do this by sewing all along the perimeter of all four sides of your quilt. A jeans needle is designed with a slightly larger eye on the needle to accommodate heavy threads. By submitting a comment you grant The Electric Quilt Blog a perpetual license to reproduce your words and name/web site in attribution. Holes were able to be rubbed away from knot pulling. Layer 1. Admire your work! 1. Pin quilt top starting … Place the quilt backing wrong side up on a large, flat surface. I did change to a larger denim needle, but I didn’t bother to change to the straight stitch plate or the denim foot. Watch more How to Quilt videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/507517-How-to-Layer-a-Quilt-Sandwich-QuiltingUnable to read transcription file (Unless you are using a Custom Set Layout. A Bernina can sew through a finger in the blink of an eye… it can sew through anything… fortunately it was not bone!!!! Here are a few tips and accessories to ensure successful heavy duty stitching. Depending on the kind of fabric you are sewing and how thick it is, you have a few options to employ for the most successful stitch. The top batting I use the loftier batt. Basting pins are slightly curved (as opposed to regular safety pins) to make it easier to pin from the top through all three layers. All rights reserved. The Dual Feed mechanism will engage an arm that moves in sync with the feed dogs to pull fabric from the top as the feed dog pushes from the bottom. Easy to follow instructions for layering the quilt top, batting, and fabric backing to prepare the quilt for machine quilting. It sewed it with ease. You can mark your quilt top, sometimes you can see a shadow of the seam underneath to follow, or you can just guess. If your line of stitching starts and ends at an outer edge that will be covered by binding there will be no need to do this! As you've probably noticed, areas in your quilt with a lot of quilting stitches will visually recede. Applique for the most part is fairly simple. Follow along with the lesson and create a quilt to submit right on our blog. This is useful for medium to heavy fabrics or if you just need some extra assistance over some bulky seams. I really enjoyed this project. You'll need enough pins to put one every 4-5 inches all over the quilt. video you can watch about the three layers, more information about using the Thread Tools, I also rotated some of the Flying Geese. I then trim the edge all the way around. It’s pretty cool. by Heidi | Posted in: Design & Discover. Smooth your quilt top (right side up) onto the batting. My question is when hand quilting do you quilt through all 3 layers or only the top one? Hold the fabric flat in your left hand and the needle in your right. applique Becky 7 years ago December 28, 2014. Abstract Garden Challenge – Winners Announced! The basic idea is to quilt all of your layers together, as you are piecing your quilt, so that you are working with smaller, more manageable pieces. Behind the Mouse: The Electric Quilt Blog, EQ Design Challenge & Giveaway – Twilight Chic. For the same reason that a straight stitch foot is ideal for bulky fabrics, a straight stitch plate brings an added level of stability and security to your stitching. If you have stencils that hang over the edge you can click. Reply Delete. 2. The FHS can raise the presser foot slightly higher than its standard position and it will also lower the feed dog, giving you extra room to move bulky fabrics under the foot. It kills two birds with one stone. Now if you add a lot of detail to your quilt, and you stitch it as 'quilting'—through all three layers—you've actually pushed that detail further into the quilt. Now it is completely pieced and my quilt top is complete. Fear not! Tying holds all 3 layers of a quilt (quilt top, batting and backing) together by threading yarn through all 3 layers and then tying a knot to secure it. Knots are placed at regular intervals all over the quilt. 667 shares. The process involves finding a shape, tracing it, cutting it out and ironing or sewing it in place. To make your binding, cut strips of the fabric you'll use to bind your quilt. Here are views of the stitches after sewing all the layers in the video above! If saved, this image will not display with your comment. You need to determine which quilting method you want to use prior to sitting down at the machine. Hi Leni! As you can probably guess, planning how you’re going to quilt your quilt is just as important. If you only have room to do a section of the quilt at a time, pin the section, then reposition and re-clip the quilt on the table top. Hand-stitch opening closed. I do find it faster than binding, and I think it makes for a nice edge too! A thicker needle will hold up to heavier fabrics. It also has a long, slender sharp point to penetrate through thick, tightly woven fabrics like denim, twill, or canvas. Thank you for visiting Behind the Mouse, the Electric Quilt Blog. Quilting stencils and embroidery are set by dragging from the palette and dropping it onto the quilt. How to Applique More Than One Layer. Like Dual Feed, the walking foot works to move the fabric through from the top as well as underneath with the feed dog. I hope you enjoyed the lesson! We encourage you to link back to our posts and spread the word! And in this photo you can see the other side of the fabric swatch after sewing through 12 layers of denim. If you have a blog, make sure to add your site too. With these tools and tricks in mind, there’s no project too tough for you and your BERNINA! Tape, clip, or otherwise secure the quilt backing to the work surface. Some knots were harder to pull than others but it’s all looking nice and clean. ), Layer 2 For blocks, motifs and text that are sewn onto the quilt top. I challenged myself to use features in EQ8 that I had not tried before. 3. I also rotated the stencils in these columns to match the Flying Geese blocks. (W… I hold the needle between my Thumb and middle finger and guide with my pointer finger. If you find your fabric still isn’t moving smoothly under your presser foot, you may need to adjust the presser foot pressure. I am currently working on a quilt that I decided to embroider all 3 layers to actually “quilt” the quilt lol. Copy and Paste to place the motif as you like. I do this on my kitchen floor. Don't make it too tight - you should be able to move the fabric within the hoop. Let’s get started! Your FHS is your best friend when sewing difficult materials. This technique allows you to quilt in all directions and is described in a three-part series ... through the quilt layers and away from the quilting before coming out and trimming the thread. All you need to do is start sewing… The video is worth watching all the way through once to get an idea of the size of the project… and also because the presenter is so obviously having fun! If the quilt is too small to clip all the edges to the table, use masking tape as if you … Insert the needle through the top layer, run it through the batting for half an inch or so, then pull it up through the top layer. While almost all home sewing machines can be used to quilt layers together, having a wide throat, the space to the right of the needle mechanism, is very helpful because it is easier to manipulate a bulky quilt through the machine when the throat is both high and long. Then when you have all of your layers together you can sew around the outside edges and applique them down— and this will also be quilting it for you. Reply. If your fabric needs extra assistance moving smoothly under the presser foot, you may choose to use a Dual Feed presser foot (such as the #8D). See more about that here. An even-feed or walking foot helps to eliminate the tucks and puckering by feeding the upper and lower layers through the machine evenly. In the illustrations below, you’ll see a quilt with elements on each layer and the effects of using the layer icons. Therefore, you have two options to minimize the amount of thread that will be seen: use an invisible thread to sew the binding, or hand stitch it with a whipstitch or a ladder stitch, making sure to avoid going through all three layers of your quilt. Areas with little quilting come forward. If you choose to do that, make your basting stitch slightly less than 1/4" from the edge of the quilt top so you don't have to rip it out later. Most machine quilters want you to have the backing pieced and all three layers separate. Pin the three layers together with quilting safety pins about 4″ (a fist) apart or you can spray baste the three layers together, following the instructions on the can. Comment Beaded Lanterns Quilt Along Week 3 – Quilt Top Assembly, Couching with BERNINA – Part 3: Couching Techniques, Passiflora Quilt Along, Part 4: Round Two, Using the Alphabet to Create an Abstract Embroidery Design, Using the Wreath Tool in BERNINA Embroidery Software 8.2. Once you have completed your quilt it’s time to move onto How to Make a Quilt for Beginners – Part Two – Basting Your Fabrics… see you there! Mary Grace McNamara September 06, 2011 11:45 PM. Quilt through all layers with tiny stitches along the marked lines, if you have them. Some fabrics may do just fine but some may need a little extra help! Here is a video you can watch about the three layers, too. Blocks are set onto the quilt by clicking into a predefined block space. If you have a blog, make sure to add your site too. An incredibly useful and often overlooked tool in your accessory bag is the height compensation tool. The advantage to the walking foot is that it covers five times the surface area as Dual Feed and thus The walking foot prevents shifting of layers and is great for “sticky” materials or fabrics that might grab like waxed canvas, laminated cotton/canvas, or thick vinyl. While there are lots of different materials that can be tricky or finicky to sew with, one of the scariest things to sew is super tough and bulky fabrics. The Right Presser Foot. For bulkiest fabrics, it’s time to break out Walking Foot #50. Depending on the fabric used, you may want to lengthen your stitch. I’ve tried to attach a photo of both the design and the completed quilt but it seems you can only attach one image so I will try to send a 2nd comment with the completed quilt image. The adhesive is specially designed so you can reposition your fabric and shouldn’t gum up your machine needle. I did make some changes to the final quilt after the design. To do this click, Add some Motifs to your Sketchbook. Posted 03-01-2019 Spray basting is another method and is quick to do. I can’t wait to see your quilts! To hold the layers together.....pin baste your quilt sandwich together with safety pins. Alternatives. Layer Visibility. You will also want to consider the needle type. Now is the time to baste all layers together. This quilt was designed for a fundraising raffle for a pickleball tournament. Its obvious aid is that it allows you to keep your hands on your fabric as you secure it under the presser foot but when you engage the FHS, there’s more going on than you may see! Just click on this link for a refresher on "Layering and Basting a Quilt". when sewing through so many thick layers, don’t you also need to change your stitch length? I have used wool on top and also Hobbs polydown. Blocks and motifs are set by dragging from the palette and dropping them onto the quilt. When sewing and approaching a thicker section of fabric (like a super bulky seam), stop with the needle down just before the bulky section, raise the presser foot using the FHS, and place the height compensation tool under the presser foot but behind the needle. Once you’ve sewn through the bulk, again raise the presser foot using the FHS with the needle down, place the height compensation tool under the presser foot but ahead of the needle. There are many different ways you can do this, but the basic idea is all pretty much the same: you stack your pieced block, with batting and backing cut to the same size, sandwich them together and quilt them first, and then actually join blocks together. This tool features several pieces of plastic in varying thicknesses on a swivel hinge. I have had my Bernina 740 about 6 months and I love it.. Outline patches is optional. It's made of 12 inch white tile, and though a total pain in the rear-end for this old body, I do like the results. Start by tying all of the intersections of a quilt (circled below in red). Use the Layer icons to turn layers on and off for easier designing. It simply hides the content. Special machine-quilting needles work best to penetrate the three layers in your quilt. It is possible to do two threads together. I usually mix with a "denser" bat on the bottom, like W&N or Hobbs 80/20 QD cotton and once I did a wool army blanket. (see more here) Machine tension: The balancing forces exerted on the needle and bobbin threads by the sewing machine that affect the quality of its stitch. Here’s a small quilt that was tied with yarn: Photo by gina pina, Flickr. They will hold the quilt taut as you feed it through the machine, making it easier to run it through the machine in a straight line. There are two options that work best for machine quilting: spray baste and/or safety pins. This attaches the back to the other two layers. Turning a layer off does not delete the contents of the layer. If the quilt backing is pieced, press all the seam allowances open. First, I square-off the quilt. A Quilt blog- Quilting Basics, blocks, quilt alongs plus easy sewing projects and free patterns for beginners. Let’s visit each others’ blogs and all get to know each other! I usually make the seam about 1/8" in. When my two layers [top and batting] are finished, I add my backing [cut to size] and do a ‘quick turn’ by sewing all around the perimeter of the quilt, right sides together. Machine quilting: Series of stitches made through all layers of a quilt sandwich with a sewing machine. I didn’t lower the foot pressure, but I did make the stitch a bit longer. Your email is used for verification purposes only, it will never be shared without your permission. On the back of the project you will see the stitching of the applique + the rest of the quilting. I like the bent quilters pins because they are easier than standard safety pins. Decide on a design. In the comment form below, tell us a little bit about your design and then click. This presser foot is designed for sewing a straight stitch which means that the opening for the needle is quite narrow. You can turn them off through the Quilt Worktable Options. As a side note, if you’ve ever had trouble with fabrics at the delicate end of the spectrum, a straight stitch plate will offer the same kind of stability. The most common methods, along with a brief explanation of each, are listed below. And in this photo you can see the other side of the fabric swatch after sewing through 12 layers of denim. Also, rolling the quilt gives you two handles to hold as you quilt, which can help reduce drag. I do love this quilt though, how do you finish the open end? Do you know the differences between all the layers on a quilt layout? Thanks! New things included using all three layers, using custom set and using text. Here is a brief summary of the layers in EQ8…, Layer 1 Made up of pieced or applique blocks sewn together to make the quilt top. Layer 3 For your quilting and embroidery. Tip #6: Anchor the quilt. (If you would like to convert a block to a motif or motif to block, With the Set Block tool selected, click the. So, I tried another variation with the motif as a stencil, Have fun experimenting and don’t forget to save any of the variations you like by clicking. This method would be a great one to do if you are in a hurry. Basting spray is available in the notions of most sewing supply stores. Always test on a scrap piece of fabric I’d say 2.5 to 3 mm is a good place to start for bulky seams. Click the Eye icon again to have the content reappear. A traditional quilt has three layers: top, inner batting, and bottom. In this photo from left to right you can see the top of the swatch showing the stitches sewing through two layers, 4 layers, 8 layers, and 12 layers of denim. Allowed HTML tags:

. If you have questions about the lesson feel free to post them below. We recommend setting the Resolution setting to 150. Leave a 10 to 12″ opening at the bottom or one side. But please be aware that all content and images on this website are copyrighted to The Electric Quilt Company, our guest bloggers, and the EQ users who share their content here. When sewing particularly thick fabrics, you may benefit from decreasing this pressure. The top layer of a quilt is crafted from many different pieces of fabric stitched together into complex patterns. If you need to store your quilt before doing the actual quilting, then roll it … Like with any other kind of sewing, using the right needle is key! Replies. With the right tools, your BERNINA can tackle almost anything you try to stitch. These replace pins and are pushed through the quilt layers using a gun style tool. When I am actually sewing multiple layers I will use your tips. In terms of needle size, you will want to use no smaller than a 90/14 for most heavy duty sewing and you may choose to go as large as 110/18. Do you know the differences between all the layers on a quilt layout? The Adjust tool is used to move, resize, rotate and skew these designs. Try to avoid placing the pins where you'll be stitching. Let’s visit each others’ blogs and all get to know each other! The ties should be in evenly spaced intervals throughout the quilt top. I longarm quilt and use two layers of batting quite often. Reply. If you want to post images of your quilts, To post your image click to comment on this post. You can put your quilt in a frame or hoop of some sort - different quilters use different techniques. Before you begin, loosen the amount of pressure on the presser foot. This will prevent bulk when quilting. This small opening gives greater stability to the fabric and the needle as it penetrates through the fabric. I put pins every 4 inches or so (and fist’s width) apart, but in tricky areas I … The knots hold the layers in place so they don’t shift as the quilt is used or washed. You are attempting to upload an invalid image. This is a method I use frequently for flannel blankets or small baby quilts. Pin the quilt layers together as described in the section above on basting on the floor. No more fabric jamming down in your stitch plate! We are happy to share content with you in hopes that we can all learn and create together. I am using all 6 threads and have just been knotting at the start and end and pulling through the fabric. On the menu, click Quilt > Quilt Worktable Options > View Settings and uncheck the option to Provide icons to show and hide quilt layers. In this photo from left to right you can see the top of the swatch showing the stitches sewing through two layers, 4 layers, 8 layers, and 12 layers of denim. 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