Anchors Aweigh!

30 responses to “Anchors Aweigh!”

1. Great job! I have an 830 and I use it to FMQ small projects and I love it. Did you use the BSR. Or just go at it!

   1. I do not use a BSR. I was already doing a lot of FMQ when I tried the BSR and I couldn’t get used to the timing. More on tension soon

2. What makes me even more in awe of your quilting is that you use contrasting thread. The contrast is lovely and we can see how perfect your quilting is. Are you up to sharing any of your tension tricks? I’ve been fussing with my new Bernina 550 (no BSR, BSR1, and BSR2) and am not yet feeling the love.

   1. I am still working on getting the tension just right on my Bernina. I will do a post soon about some of the adjustments I am trying. I do not use the BSR. I didn’t learn FMQ with a BSR so it drove me crazy.

      1. I’m looking forward to hearing about your experiments. Mine aren’t terribly successful. BTW, you make me really look forward to Tuesday 🙂

      2. I have had mixed success, but I think I am on the right trail now. What machine do you have?
         Thanks for your kind words about Tuesdays…

      3. I’m quilting on a new Bernina 550 after years on a Husqvarna sapphire 870. That machine became known for tension problems, which is why I bought the Bernina, but so far it’s not any better. (sorry if the comment is out of sequence. I couldn’t seem to reply below.)

      4. Tension is always a problem–for everyone. Everything effects it–thread, needles, fabric, and batting. Once you get it all figured out, the weather changes–and I’m convinced that changes things as well. I do stick with a few favorites–Sulky thread works well for me with Aurifil in my bobbin. I will write several posts on this in the next few weeks. Don’t give up, just keep experimenting!

      5. Thanks so much for the encouragement. I confess this tension issue has dissuaded me from even going into my sewing room, but I will keep at it.

3. Love your work, Lori. It’s so creative and beautiful! What is the white quilting hoop you are using which is shown in the third photo? I have a new Bernina 780 and any tricks you could share would be great. Thanks for sharing your lovely work!

   1. I use a husqavarna (Viking) hoop. See the post “My Secret Weapon” on May 17 for more details on the hoop. I will write more about tension in an upcoming post. I am still refining the tension adjustments on my new Bernina.

4. Absolutely beautiful! Love seeing your creations . . . thank you for sharing with us.

5. This is wonderful!! My former Navy husband would love it!
   Have a great day.
   Always, Queenie

6. I am learning soooomuch from you! Although I stitch on a Gammill, its the same principle. Love love love your quilting! Amie

   1. How lucky to have a Gammill! I’m glad you are quilting along with us. I’d love to hear how you adapt the patterns for long arm quilting…

7. Honestly my favorite quilting ever! This is awesome!

   1. Why thank you! Glad you like it!

8. What a fantastic quilt. My merchant navy hubby would love this quilt. I’m glad you’re getting on well with your Bernina 820. I’m loving my Bernina 750 and no tension issues so far. Perhaps I was just lucky. You’re work is great.

   1. Who doesn’t love a man in a uniform?? I’ve had a few tension issues, but there are so many ways to make tension changes with the new Berninas!

9. Wow, again! Love the swirls coming out from the stars.

   1. Thanks! I can just see it as a painted doodle!

10. Another lovely piece of work – I do enjoy looking at your beautiful doodles. cheers.

11. I was hoping as I scrolled down looking at the pictures to discover your fabulous quilting was done on a long-arm so I could console myself that it wouldn’t be achievable on my domestic sewing machine. And then my jaw dropped to the floor with a thud. It IS done on a regular sewing machine. I think I need to practice more!!

    1. Now you can console yourself that you can do it, too! Practice with your machine, but practice on paper–doodling. It really helps a lot!

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13. Love this one. I have been thinking of something very similar for a QOV that’s next up for me. It’s a quilt done by a gal in the larger group I belong to. Large open background areas will be perfect for all the doodling I want to do!!!! Your posts are always so encouraging for the many who think that doing FMQ on a DSM is not possible. We must continue to “get the word out”!!!!!! LOL! Hugs…………………….

    1. Thanks, Doreen! That’s music to my ears!

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15. Could you make and sell a pattern for this?

    1. I hope to have several patterns ready by Spring 2015.