When we did a tension check, we found the bobbin thread was all loopy so had to un stitch and figure out what the problem was. I suggested that I always re thread the top thread when this happens and that did the trick. After this, the machine just did the stitching. It is a robot. I stood there hovering over it making sure that it was moving along smoothly and not catching on anything. The design was programed to be 8 1/2 inches square and there were 12 repeats. I had to cut the threads, unhook the clamps and roll it to the next section.
It was not such a bad experience, except I did not get to do any free motion playing around on it. Will I do this again anytime soon? I don't know. It cost $25 per hour and took 4 1/2 hours to do. I am not about to invest $15,000 in one anytime soon.
Blessings,
Chris
I am always interested to read about people's experiences with long arms, so thank you for the post! I waver on whether I would buy one, if I had the money and the space. I think you would have enjoyed it more if you had done free motion yourself. Food for thought!
ReplyDeleteYes and no. It was the standing at the machine for so long that is really painful and hard to do so we got a roller chair and I was able to roll along as the quilting was being done.
DeleteI've been long arm quilting for about two years. About a year ago, I got one of the older computers for quilting. Even with my limited experience I am so much faster than computerized quilting can be. My designs fully fill an area and I love the finished effect. I think basing your opinion of long arm quilting on what the computer can do is unfair to long arm quilting and your own ability to learn and free motion quilt. I love long arm quilting but do not love baby sitting the computer. That just isn't any fun.
ReplyDelete