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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
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I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...03-23-2021, 06:47 AM -
I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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When you are using the foot pedal are you in BSR1 or BSR2 mode? I thought you had to disconnect the foot pedal to use the BSR? I have a 440QE. :?
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Sewdreamy, I assume you are talking top thread tension down to 2.5ish. I haven't had a play with the tensions for thread yet but as it's just button pushing for the top, perhaps I will. I have lessened the foot pressure as recommended though.
KakeM I have the pedal to the metal in BSR1. Haven't made it over to 2 yet. Thought I'd better learn the first one first
What does BSR 2 have in store for me??
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Kake, I use the BSR1 setting with my foot pedal. It makes it much more similiar to the mechanics of free motion quilting that I've always done, but with much more consistant stitch length!Originally posted by KakeM
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Kake--I use the BSR1 and set it at the speed just between the lowest and half and no foot pedal. I find I can control it pretty well. I know there are those that get the speed high but I just don't do as well there. Oh, I have the stitch length at 1.5.
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Thank you ladies- I am going to give that a try....BSR1 and using the foot pedal. In fact I am off to do that in about 5 minutes as soon as The Ellen Show is over! Karen
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well ladies, all this talking about bsr's has got me going. went and started quilting the borders on a quilt that was waiting for them to be done for nigh on a year! so one down and three to go! thanks for the inspiration. will post when its finished. and by the way, using bsr1 and foot pedal!! :lol:
lynn in chilly cheddar, uk
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I use the foot pedal since I BSR'd my finger!
ops: I like the fact that you take your foot off the pedal and it STOPS! :lol:
Jean
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I tried some tips on great quilting with the BSR, set tension down to 1.5 and stitches were so small you couldnt see them!
My default is 2 on the 630, dont know if that makes a difference! ALSO tried slow speed aka Ritzy but then it kept beeping at me for going to fast, so you cant win! And by the way, this quilting business is more expensive than you realise, shut my Jack Russell in his crate so I could go and quilt and when I came back, noticed that the crate had been pushed up to my Welsh Dresser, and yes you guessed it, little b***** has chewed through bottom part of plinth and the carved molding on the front. Think I will just go and dispatch him now! :x :shock: :cry:
Lynn in now sunny UK
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I just had to unpick a couple of 1.6mm stitched seams and it's near impossible!!!
You and your dog are not seeing eye to eye lately are you!!??!! :roll: :lol:
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Originally posted by lmcfoodI tried some tips on great quilting with the BSR, set tension down to 1.5 and stitches were so small you couldnt see them! My default is 2 on the 630, dont know if that makes a difference! ALSO tried slow speed aka Ritzy but then it kept beeping at me for going to fast, so you cant win! And by the way, this quilting business is more expensive than you realise, shut my Jack Russell in his crate so I could go and quilt and when I came back, noticed that the crate had been pushed up to my Welsh Dresser, and yes you guessed it, little b***** has chewed through bottom part of plinth and the carved molding on the front. Think I will just go and dispatch him now! :x :shock: :cry:
Lynn in now sunny UK
Hmm, were you in BSR1 or BSR2? I think I am usually on BSR1 and it doesn't beep at me.
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in bsr 1 with foot pedal! any suggestions?
Lynn :?
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Can't you just turn the bell off? My machine allows you to turn it off, and I do, but I have to watch it not to go too fast...It's best at a somewhat slower pace than without the BSR, but it also allows you to do things more precisely that way.
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I do believe you can but when you are new to the machine and learning it that kind of defeats the reason for it. However, throwing the machine across the room in anoyance at the sound is rather detrimental too.
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Not tried the throwing across the room trick, but sounds expensive, as for the dogs, they better, but went to view the fish in the pond, or should I say, the pond without any fish. Seems like a heron had a really good breakfast. Thats twice now they have emptied it, so herons 25 (KOI that is) pond 0. :cry: WON'T BOTHER to restock as the herons will get so fat, they will fall out the sky and then we will be in trouble for harming the wildlife!!!! :roll:
lynn in really sunny but windy UK
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Does anyone know of a good instructional DVD for learning the BSR? The one on the web site is way to short to be good and doesn't really answer questions that I have. I've checked the Bernina site and the stuff there is just trying to sell it to you. The info in the book that comes with the machine doesn't really help either. I've been practicing and practicing and practicing and its not going well Thanks. Sandi in FL
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