Another video you may like to watch Meander Free Motion Quilting Tutorial | Faodail Creation | Beginner Quilting ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iROUKivlaX8.html
I have only done a couple small free motion sewing. And that person suggested to unplug the foot feed and use the stop and go button because the speed is much more even.....and it works good. Thank you so much......for helping me to set my machine up for free motion. Did not know about going to settings to do this. Have saved your site, and will come back and see what you have to teach us.
Just purchased a Soprano machine and just found you. I think the two of you will be come my new best friends. Love your tips and videos which do help me sew with confidence. Thank You.
I think everyone thinks they have to be at this really high standard right off the bat and they dont. You have to make mistakes to learn. Thanks for your comment Cleo.
Hi Cassie, love your videos! Thank you for featuring BabyLock Soprano. I purchased my machine in the spring, am a newbie with quilting and applique and would like to incorporate designs into clothing vs. making quilts. Thank you so much for your free motion instructions.
Thanks for your comment im so glad to help. What I've always wanted to do is one of them 1950s skirts with an appliqued poodle on it. It would be so cute.
Hello Cassie. Love this video. Can't wait to start practicing! Maybe in the future you can teach us to make a quilt from start to finish on the Soprano. Your detailed instruction would be so helpful to us beginners. I am so happy I found you on utube!
Donna McLaughlin thank you That's a fantastic idea. Once I have my binding perfect I will do this for you. I'm currently on my third ever quilt. I'm also on Instagram and Facebook where I post daily if you would like another dose of Faodail in your life. 💙 I'm working on a paper piece star quilt.
If there is not one already out there, I would love a little class on the types and sizes of needles and thread and what applications they are best for. I never really know what to use or buy.
Try to work on a coaster/mug rug. The reason I say this is it's only small and easy to manoeuvre about, while you get the hang of it. Its all about practice, that's all. I have every confidence in you, let me know when you give it a shot I think you'll be surprised. Making a coaster is also quick and easy so you're going to get the instant gratification from finishing a project.
Brilliant! I have tried to do this meander pattern but always make such a mess of it. Love your tips on relaxing too - I always get quite stiff when I'm doing FMQ. I can do straight patterns with no problem, just can't seem to make the leap. Will have a go now though. (Any chance of you doing a paper piecing tutorial?) Thank you so much Cassie.
I have already created a paper piecing tutorial. If you are watching from a computer you can search. Let me know If you need me to provide the link to it.
Why do you need to change or select the needle position to free motion? Isn't lowering the feed dogs enough? I'm very new to free motion, still in the practice stage 😊
Would like to see how you use the 'ecco foot. Is it for special free motion? Or what is the best way for this foot. And, do you set up the machine for in the 'free motion' setting for this foot too? Thank you
yes it is kind of a free motion, I use it for motifs or if i've done some fabric painting and want the motif to stand out. It helps with distance between each of the lines as you go out.
Loved the video. Thankyou! Can't wait to give it a go! Where do you find that Teflon sheet/paper? And do you put the hole in...or does it come that way?
Is there a trick to pulling the thread to the top layer so the back is not covered with tails to trim when you're finished? Should I use the knot button when I start?
Hi. Your meander is very nice & you explain things very clearly. Thanks! I have the same machine & it came with 3 free motion feet. A clear round one, an enclosed metal one with a very small hole for needle & one like you are using. I’m new at FMQ & so I don’t k which one to use. Do you have a recommendation?
The extension table provides so much more space for you to move about. Especially if you are doing a full quilt. Helps to manuore about. So glad thia has helped you. Cassie.
Maybe I misread her comment. Sometimes I use a thread stand if the thread spool is too big or if I'm using my favorite holographic thread as that need to come off the coil vertically. I use the thread stand often, it's something I would recommend you get.
Hi Cassie, Can you do some troubleshooting with thread tension during fmq on the Soprano. I'm having problems with skipped stitches and am wondering if this is the problem. Thank you!
I e never had trouble with thread tension in this machine. I'm wondering of its something else. Does your machine need cleaning, needle change, thread quality etc etc.
Regular glide embroidery thread I think it's a 50 weight. I always use thr same weight in the top and bobbin thread. As that can cause issues with thread breaking and tension
Most of the time it's just not threaded correctly. Make sure your needle is up when you thread. Also when was the last time you cleaned out the lint in your machine?
Then you thread the thread is your presser foot in the raised position? When the threads look messy on top it's usually a bobbin issue. Is your bobbing wound correctly. Then after that I would like you to clean out your bobbin area. I have a video on how to do that too. There could be some lint in there that is raising your bobbin up and causing the issue. Let me know how you get on.
