Quilting Thread
Choosing a quilting machine – What to Look for
Sewing Machines have been transformed in recent years. Manufacturers now offer computer and electronic machines that are virtually free of problems and more reliable than previous versions. With the addition of features and functions specialized, users are now offered a selection of sewing machines adapted to their style.
quilting machines, in particular, are designed specifically to make the experience easy and smooth quilting, and also provide the quilter with a machine that can give a professional finish to any project.
A quilting machine has special features which include:
Extended bed space
The bedspace is the work area located between the needle and the inside of the machine. A prolonged bed space provides an area of approximately 8.9 "wide by 6.5" high, which is larger a standard Sewing Machine and provides more than ample space to maneuver a bulky comforters or large quilter fabric pieces
High Speed
Most top-line upholstery sewing machines offer high speed which is usually about 1000 stitches per minute. The high speed range is applied normally straight stitch only, with a slight reduction in speed for decorative stitches. This feature provides the ability to quickly quilter piece and quilt your project.
Stitch Regulator
Some manufacturers offer an optional accessory for your machines called a stitch regulator. The aim of the stitch regulator is to provide a consistent stitch length to do free motion quilting, no matter how slow or fast the fabric is moved.
Quilting Stitches
Quilting specialty areas, such as applications through the eye and hand quilting false points, offer a quick and simple alternative to these techniques traditional hand quilting.
Manual Tension Control
Some quilting machines are equipped with a manual voltage control. This quilter control provides the ability to adjust the upper thread tension quickly and accurately. This offers an advantage over machines with automatic voltage control. As quilters often use different weights of thread on top and the coil, the proper tension control is essential. With a manual control easily quilted and either incrementally tune its higher voltage, such as sewing. With automatic control, is necessary to access the settings in the control panel of the machine takes longer and may be less accurate.
Manual stitch length / width control
As with manual tension control, a stitch length manual / width control is also on the front of the machine and similar benefits in the case.
Needle up / down
A needle up / down setting allows the user to stop sewing with the needle in the down position. This is an advantage when working with heavy quilts or quilting free. By interrupting treatment with the needle down, there is less chance of slipping quilt stitching provide a continuous line.
Auto thread trimmer
Automatic thread cutter is very useful feature in a quilting machine. Cut the top wire and Bobbin Thread in a single action, it reduces both yarn waste and the time required to manually adjust the tails of yarn.
I control dogs
Drop the feed dogs allowed your quilt to move easily to free quilting.
In deciding whether a machine is right for you quilting, shop around and visit her sewing distributors local machine. Try two or three models and then decide for yourself.
About the Author
Linda Matthews is a textile artist, designer and teacher, and her website CreativeTextileAndQuiltingArts.com offers an abundance of inspiration, education and motivation in the creative aspects of textile and quilt art.
What is the difference between Silk Embroidery and Embroidery Thread? (Quilting)?
I'm making my first quilt and the need to use "thread Embroidery "sewing hearts in boxes in the background.'s embroidery floss is the same, or do I have specific embroidery thread? Thanks in advance!
They are the same thing.
