Are you looking for Christmas or Hanukkah gift ideas??
Winter projects?
A brand new free motion (long arm) motif to try?
Are you interested in Improv piecing?
Just looking for inspiration?
You’re in luck–because the November issue of American Quilter (featuring a free motion quilt column by Yours Truly) is on newsstands now!
Even better–YOU can WIN a copy today–four lucky winners will receive a signed copy of American Quilter. Â
TO WIN:
Answer this question:  What sewing machine do YOU use for YOUR free motion, long arm, or mid arm quilting?  Make and model….Also, does your machine allow you to drop the feed dogs?  (I’m wondering if I need to do a tutorial on FMQ when you can’t drop your feed dogs…)
Please leave your answer in the comment section. Â Four winners (US and Canada only) will be announced on Monday…
Good luck!
Lori
PS…All images, information and tutorials are the property of Lori Kennedy at The Inbox Jaunt and are intended for personal use only.  Feel free to share with attribution to The Inbox Jaunt.  For all other purposes, please contact me at lckennedy@hotmail.com.  Thanks!
396 comments
Denise Cornett
I would love to win the magazine….somehow I’ve never seen that one.
Denise Cornett
Somehow the rest of my comment didn’t post. I have a longarm….an APQS Ultimatum II, she is over 20 years old.
Mary Ann Fogleman
I use a Bernina Artista 730 and I can drop the feed dogs. When I first started with free motion, I used the BSR, but now I prefer not using it.
Beverly
I use my Brother Nouvelle 1500 for free motion quilting. And, yes, the feed dogs do drop. I enjoy your tutorials.
Kay Holm
Hi Lori, Your fmq is beautiful. I attempt to fmq on my Viking Husqvarna Model #1. It is an older model, if I look at the Viking website, it was made sometime in the ’80s I guess. The feed dogs can go down but then it seems to mess up the tension. I usually quilt at 0 stitches per inch with the feed dogs up and a supreme slider over them. This is Leah Day’s method and it seems to work good with my machine, except that I don’t fmq anywhere near the way you two do.
Karen Miller
Congratulations Lori — I can’t wait to see your column. Your tutorials are always so helpful. Thanks! I FMQ on a Janome Horizon 7700. The feed dogs drop but I often just cover them. I also have a Bernina Activa 230 that I FMQ smaller things on. The feed dogs drop on it too. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Brooke Witsberger
I use a Singer Quantum Stylist 9600 and the dees dogs do drop, though I sometimes FMQ with them up.
Ronda Holt
I use a bernina 780 to do my free motion quilting. I am able to drop the feed dogs on this machine although I do some free motion quilting with the dogs up. I guess it all depends on the degree of a daring mood!
Judy Williams
I use a Pfaff Quilt Expression 2048 for machine quilting. It has several features I enjoy and yes it does drop the feed dogs.
J Thompson (jt)
Bernini 630E…and yes, I can drop feed dogs.
Susan
Oops.fogot to say that I can lower the feed dogs on all my machines, the Viking, Singer 301s and the Janome 6600
Susan
I like to use a machine with a vertical bobbin. I have a Viking from the 80s, it’s burgundy and heavy, a6300 series that I only use for free motion. I also use my Singer 301s for small projects. My Janome 6600 has a separate bobbin case for FMQ and lots of different feet but I think it’s hard to see what I am doing. Besides, it has the horizontal bobbin, seems like the eye lashing is worse.
Cheryl Saunderson
I use a Janome 3160QDC that has the feed dog drop option. I wish I had bought a machine with a larger throat but I manage. Maybe some day. Can I also say that although I will NEVER reach your talent ability, you have surely inspired me!
Maryanne Wilson
Janine New Home memory Craft 6000
Yes it drops feed dogs
But would love article on NOT dropping feed dogs!!! Not all of us have control and those with medical issues would really appreciate it
Brenda
Congrats on the article. I quilt on a Juki 98QL with the feed dogs down. I’ve occasionally do a little bit of quilting on my Singer Featherweight 222K, which can also drop its feed dogs, but with such a small arm, it’s only useful for teeny projects.
Sylvia
I use a HandiQuilter Sweet Sixteen for my FMQ. There are no feed dogs on this machine. I’ve tried using my Husqvarna Viking Designer I for FMQ with the feed dogs down, but I just can’t seem to get the hang of it. I would be very interested in an article on FMQ with the feed dogs up.
Anita
I use my almost 50 year old Pfaff (Pfaff 93), and it allows me to drop the feed dogs.
Judy Spomer
I FMQ on my janome 7700. I find I do better with my feed dogs up.
Gizele Brazeau
I use a Bernina 200/730. It works when I draw
first and develop a bit of momentum.
I really love reading all your blog on art and photographs also.
Theresa Hane
I use a Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.0 for free motiion quilting. It does allow me to drop the feed dogs
ellenmccaulley
I quilt on my quatro 3. I can drop my feed dogs.
Gloria M
Good Morning, I FMQ on a Baby Lock, model Jane. Yes the feed dogs lower and it does an amazing job of quilting with quite a large neck for a domestic machine. I quilt queen size quilts with ease on it. Sometimes I quilt a little on my antique Featherweight by Singer. Normally, when the feed dogs does not drop, there is an attachment that will cover the feed dogs. Please enter me in your drawing. I adore your blog and I learn so very much from you. Thanks again.
sarahsmema
I have a Babylock Ellisimo that I use for my quilting. and yes the feed dogs drop.
Nancy Goeben
Good Morning Lori, I use a mid arm. Husqvarna Viking Designer I . Yes, I can lower the feed dogs. I was told you don’t need to drop the feed dogs when using the slider. But I found everything worked better when I did drop them. Thank you for all the tutorials. They sure are very helpful. I have been practicing on paper and I do find you can see it easier in your mind when you begin to stitch it out. I don’t think I will ever be as good as you ,but it is fun trying. I know PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Thank You, Nancy
Deb Wolfe
Janome 1600P (short/mid). I also have done some on my regular machine (Janome 4618LE). I can drop the feed dogs on my regular machine, I don’t think they are dropped on the other, but that one is on a frame w/ a stitch regulator.
Julie
Hi Lori! I have a SINGER Quilting Machine, the SINGER CONFIDENCE, it’s called. Yes, thankfully I can drop the feed dogs! It’s awesome…and I’m learning so much from you…my FMQ skills improve with each day I try one of your designs! THANK YOU so very much for what you do!! I personally appreciate it!
DenLin56@gmail.com
I use a Brother Novelle 1500S for FMQ and I drop my feed dogs I also you this machine on a 10″ Frame with the feed dogs down but would Love to learn to FMQ with the Feed Dogs Up. Love this sight Lori and I also have issues of your in Quilting Magazines. Thank You for sharing your Talent with us. I’m also a Native of this Beautiful State
Renata
I use a Bernina 830 for FMQ, it drops feed dogs and does so much more!
VA
I have a Janome MC6600 (which I love) and the feed dogs do drop. It replaced my cheap discount store machine which had big-time tension issues and couldn’t drop the feed dogs. I also recently purchased a Singer 301A. Its feed dogs drop, but I haven’t tried FMQ on it yet.
Cathy Jarrett
Hi Lori, I use a mid arm Viking Megaquilter that has a plate to cover the feed dogs. I do not use it any longer, though. I tried without the plate after reading about the technique where you set the stitch length to zero instead. It works for me, but I still need lots of practice. Thanks for all your lessons and tips. Cathy
Sharon - IN
Congrats on the article! My Bernina 140 Patchwork Edition is about 16 years old and the feed dogs do drop.
Jean Lickun
Having newly discovered your blog, I AM IN LOVE with the beautiful way that you teach! I’m doing my FMQ on a Kenmore 19606, and I can drop the feed dogs. I’m taking everything that you say to heart and IT WORKS!
Thanks for a chance to win this magazine.
Jean
jlickun@aol.com
Carolyn Stewart
I have an Elna eXcellence 720 and I can drop the feed dogs, but would like to see a tut for FMQ without dropping those dogs. Thanks for the change to win one of those AQ magazines.
Sherry V
I have a Nolting Fun Quilter on a Grace Pro Frame ….. It was an upgrade from a Juki short arm quilting machine. I have been having fun getting used to having more “play” room on my practice pieces.
Ellen
I use an Elna Quilters Dream Pro with the feed dogs down to do my FMQ. Love your blog, I bring the tutorials to my sewing room on my iPad mini to follow the photos and instructions.
amq97
Congrats on your article! Started FM quilting charity quilts on a New Home 108 domestic machine; feed dogs dropped. Next was a Gammill Optimum on a 14′ table for 8 years; no feed dogs! Upgraded to an APQS Millennium with a stitch regulator in 2003 and have been going strong for 11 years; no feed dogs. Smaller projects I use my 1954 Singer 301 slant shank that has feed dogs that drop. Thanks for the chance to win an issue of the magazine. Thank you for all that you do to inspire us!! Hugs, Allison in Plano, Texas
sherrye55
I have a Juki TL98q and it does drop the feed dogs. Just starting to learn FMQ so I’m loving your blog!!!
Bernadine Hulka
I have a HandiQuilter Avante and love it. Have just finished another project yesterday.
Suzanne Beech
I use a Brother SQ9185….computerized quilting machine. I love it! You can drop the feed dogs. Got it at Walmart at a great price. It is a good beginners or intermediate quilting/sewing machine. Just learning to FMQ so the magazine would be very handy for me! Thanks!
sarava425
I use a Brother CS6000i for quilting. Yes, the feeddogs drop.
Bunny
Hi, I have a Husqvarna SE and it allows me to drop feed dogs. I also have a Janome 1600P and it comes with a plate that fits over the feed dogs. This machine is great machine for free motion. It is a very sturdy heavy machine. I do use both for free motion. I tend to use the Janome for bigger pieces.
Jill
I am teaching myself to FMQ on my Bernina 350pe….I am gaining confidence and finding that everyone is correct when they say ” practice practice practice”! 😉 thank you for taking so much time with your blog-I feel like I have a private instructor!
Kathy O.
I use the Gammill Vision 26/10 longarm. And I completely admire all of you who use your domestic machines for machine quilting! I draw inspiration from you, Miss Lori! Thanks for the chance to win the magazine with your designs!
Peggy Aare
Hi Lori,
I use a Brother NX400 that I bought used a couple years ago. (What I was looking for was the feature that leaves your needle up, or down, when you take your foot off the gas.) Yes, the feed dogs drop out of use with a toggle switch at the rear. I have also used it with the feed dogs in the normal working position but a stitch length of zero so the fabric doesn’t feed forward. Either way works for me. I am working right now on a queen sized quilt that I’m building a section at a time as I get a portion free-motion quilted.
See my progress on my posting at http://wisconsinquilting.wordpress.com/2014/10/24/free-motion-queen-sized-quilt-practice-on-a-standard-domestic-machine/
Barb N
I use a Viking 550 – it’s 20 years old and works great – for small projects, and I also have a Gammill Vision 26. It works great, too! Congrats on your featured articles – I saw one once while browsing the newsstand at Barnes & Noble.
iquilt4ever
I have an APQS Ultimate II longarm, but it does not allow me to drop the feed dogs. I have had the machine 16 years.
Allison Evrard
I’ve been using a Baby Lock Tempo for my fmq but I’ve recently purchased a Brother DreamCreator XE VM5100 which has a larger throat. So I’m anxious to give that a try. The Tempo allows me to drop the feed dogs, but for some reason my fmq is better if I don’t. The Brother automatically drops them when I put on the fmq foot.
Dorian
I use an early 1900’s Singer 201.2. I can’t drop the feed dogs, and do fmqing just fine 🙂 Thanks for a fun giveaway.
mswiss
Janome Horizon and she never lets me down!!! I do drop the feed dogs.
Laura Williams
I bought a Babylock Crown Jewel on a 10′ frame this year. I love it – no bells or whistles, just a good solid machine and frame. Can’t wait to read your article in this month’s magazine.
Peggy Carstens
I now use a Handi Quilter Sweet 16, but before that I used my Pfaff Expression 150 and it does let you lower the feed dogs.
Judy
My free motion is done on a Viking Mega-Quilter. It has a cover plate for the feed dogs instead of dropping them. I have been very happy with it. I’m happy to know that your talent has been recognized.
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