Favourite foot?

I have a Janome 6500. My favorite free motion foot is clear, solid (except for the hole for the needle), round, the size of a quarter, and shaped lik e a contact lens. It came in a set called, Convertible Free Motion Quiltin g Foot Set. It's wonderful. Try to picture a clear round disk with slight ly raised edges, the size of a quarter. The raised edges glide effortlessl y over any seams or bumps, there's nothing to "catch" because it's smooth a nd round. I'm not sure if its available for all machines, but it's worth l ooking into.

I just googled "Janome convertible free motion quilting foot set". A picture of the round disk comes up. It really does work well to avoid your foot catching on seams and bumps. Hope this helps someone.

Wow! I have a Janome 6500, and have the special FM bobbin case (which helps enormously); and the single hole metal plate (which also helps); but I haven't heard about this foot. I need every bit of help I can get (though I have started to improve my stitch equality!). I haven't noticed any catching particularly - but, never mind >gI have a Janome 6500. My favorite free motion foot is clear, solid

for the hole for the needle), round, the size of a quarter, and shaped like a contact lens. It came in a set called, Convertible Free Motion Quilting Foot Set. It's wonderful. Try to picture a clear round disk with slightly raised edges, the size of a quarter. The raised edges glide effortlessly over any seams or bumps, there's nothing to "catch" because it's smooth and round. I'm not sure if its available for all machines, but it's worth looking into.

Thanks, I'll have to investigate whether there is any chance of it (or similar) fitting my low shank Toyota. The other one I am considering is the Big Foot - which again seems to have the raised/bowl edge.

Lizzy

Lizzy, have you tried less presser-foot pressure? That could help get over the bumps, too. I use an open-toed foot for FMQ, and it works well for me.

I've got as little pressure as possible Sandy. This foot is usually fine, but it is struggling with multiple layers meeting at corners on this particular quilt design :-(

Lizzy

Okay, Lizzy. If you have the least pressure you can get - then slow down, stitch-by-stitch as needed and mash down the contrary bumps with tweezers, a wooden manicure stick ( my favorite) or whatever works. You do not have to go Nascar speed when attacking a lump/bump. Quilting is not a race. It is a creation. Go as slowly as needed. This is not a place for speed. We'll use that for folding fitted sheets. Polly

Me too, though I haven't got a single hole plate, but see an appropriate plate comes with the set. I Googled Convertible Free Motion Quilting Foot Set and there is a Janome video on how it fits/works. Nice to know it works on the 6500 ok.

Someth> Wow! I have a Janome 6500, and have the special FM bobbin case (which

Right, that's Christmas money gone! Shopped around and found very differing prices. Went for the 'proper shop' that offered free postage for over £30 and was still a lot cheaper than anywhere else, including Janome itself.

At the moment have had to put quilting on one side and am concentrating on the Blackwork for this year's WI County Show contribution. Long time since I did any embroidery, but brushed down my stand and fished out my frames and, touch wood, it seems to be going ok. Trying to be self disciplined so it goes away quickly! I have a queue of ready basted quilts patiently waiting!

Have another baby quilt to do for a friends grandchild expected > Wow! I have a Janome 6500, and have the special FM bobbin case (which

Yes, when I saw the price, I thought I'd wait for my birthday and buy it for myself! Mind you, for the same birthday, I am seriously considering hiring a Jaguar E-type coupé for the day!! Which 'obsession' will win? >gg< (I suspect both!). . In message , Sally Swindells writes

On Sun, 3 Feb 2013 09:48:50 -0600, Lizzy Taylor wrote (in article ):

I usually use a crescent shaped open toe foot hopping foot. But if it's getting hung up on things, by Viking Designer 1 has a "free motion" foot. It's a rounded square and, oddly not a a hopping foot, but works nicely with the feed dogs down.

My Viking Lily has the same foot, but as a hopping foot. Go figure.

Maureen

My machine is a 25yo Toyota 2702 that takes low shank feet, so I am looking for something that will fit that. The low shank hopping foot I was sold, quite some years back, doesn't hop on my machine - I think the needle screw position doesn't suit it, but it usually glides about OK. This quilt is just being a bear to quilt.

Lizzy

Really laughing. Ah, dear Pat. WHAT a choice. We are suffering here from Nascar Withdrawal Syndrome but the 'shoot-out' is in less than 2 weeks and I think we'll make it. Polly

Oh, Pat!!! You sound like me! Except I'm not sure if you have the same obse ssion with TopGear as I do! (Brittish version), What a great idea, to rent a fast and sleak auto for a Birthday! What fun!

obsession with TopGear as I do! (Brittish version), What a great idea, to rent a fast and sleak auto for a Birthday! What fun!

Pat, I hope you are tall enough to reach the pedals. Back in the 70's DH and I had a look at one which he so wanted to buy. However when I sat in it with the seat as far forward as it would go I could not reach the pedals properly. I was 5 feet 1.1/2 tall then now just 5 feet. So alas we did not it as we did get any answers on how to make it so I could reach the pedals safely. Hugs Shirley

Absolutely! I have now driven a Morgan, an Aston Martin, a Ferrari and soon the Jaguar E-type I hope!

I don't watch Top Gear much (if at all) as I really don't like the presenters very much. I would like the content I'm sure ... . In message , amy in SoCal writes

No worries on that score, Shirley! I am six foot tall, with shoes on! . In message , Shirley writes

This is a fabulous idea! Where does one rent these cars?

Julie

I can't tell whether you are in the UK or the US? However, I get all my information by Googling with the words Classic car hire, or sports car hire. There are several in the UK; and it is probably quite easy to find one in your area, and one that has a car you would like. I am in the UK, so I haven't ventured into the US schemes, but I'm sure there must be some?

There are also 'things' often called "Experience Days". You could try Googling for that. I think one company is called 'Red Letter Days'.

Just settle down with a cup of coffee one day, and explore! It is definitely worth a little effort! . In message , snipped-for-privacy@gmail.com writes