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Good Training DVD/Ideas
Posted: July 13, 2008, 6:48 AM
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| I have had my machine for a few months now but still haven't developed enough confidence to try a "real" quilt. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations as far as DVDs or websites for training (other than Ms. Hyland's CD's. |
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Good Training DVD/Ideas
Posted: July 13, 2008, 7:08 AM
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Good Morning! If you like free motion quilting I strongly recommend "The Pajama Quilter" by Dawn Ramirez. That was the what I used on my first HQ16 quilt. Her flowers are easy and look good mixed in with meandering. The dry erase board has helped me become comfortable with new designs plus my granddaughter loves to "quilt" with me. I have let her work on several practice quilts and I figure we have another quilter in the family. Back to DVDs, I've heard the the MacTavishing DVDs are good but have not personally tried them. There are a bunch out there so maybe you'll get some other recommendations. I'm waiting to see what else people like. Saves money. |
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Good Training DVD/Ideas
Posted: July 13, 2008, 7:14 AM
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I forgot about Willow Leaf Studios. They have pantographs that are rated easy, intermediate, and advanced. I was not having much luck with them until I tried an easy panto. The first row the first time was amazingly good. Also, you have to remember that when you're finished with a quilt, small imperfections disappear when you wash the finished product. If it's a bigger boo boo just add it randomly and you've created a "new" pattern. Relax, unless you are entering competitions, the quilt police don't come knocking on your door. Just put a simple quilt on the machine and go for it! |
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Good Training DVD/Ideas
Posted: July 19, 2008, 4:01 PM
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| I have been using the stencils by Quilting Made Easy and they are great. I did my first quilt using the #301 easy stipple pattern and it looked great. I didn't even practice and it is easy to find your next starting position. Grandmapeg is right. When the quilt is finished, no one will know if you made a boo boo. The quilter who gave us our class on how to use the handiquilter told us the stencils are just guidelines, use your imagination and don't worry about staying perfectly on the pattern. I took her advice and I'm having a blast! Now I need to make more tops to quilt! |
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Good Training DVD/Ideas
Posted: July 20, 2008, 8:32 PM
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| Hope this is the right place for this question...I bought my machine used and I didn't get any "How to ... type of books, DVDs, or anything with it. Does that kind of stuff come with a new machine? I'm assuming it would and I'm wanting to contact the company and see if I can get these things. Yes, I now what happens when I assume things!! The lady I bought the HQ from gave me about 10 minutes of instructions on it and I played with it for 9 months before being brave enough to actually do a quilt a week ago. I guess I did o.k. - the quilt didn't fall apart in the wash and is on our bed much to my husband's delight. "Finally", he said. Can someone who was blessed with a new machine tell me I'm missing? I'm not complaining because I got a great deal and several other extras but think I might be needing a few more pointers....Bev |
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Good Training DVD/Ideas
Posted: July 21, 2008, 5:10 AM
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| Call the customer service number for HQ16. I'm sure they will send you the DVD that came with the new machine. If a dealer is close, maybe someone would loan you one. There are also some DVD's on this web site that were very helpful. There are some steps that make your quilting look better, like basting across the top of the quilt sandwich and down the sides as you quilt so your quilt will stay square. If your first looks good, you must be doing something right. Good luck! PS Post a notice on the forum and see if you can find someone close to you that would like a quilting buddy. |
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Good Training DVD/Ideas
Posted: July 25, 2008, 5:05 AM
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| I would strongly recommend the DVD's by Suzanne Hyland sold on the HQ website and on her personal website. These are really awesome DVD's and will give you the information you need to begin. I also, like you, felt as though I was missing knowledge, even though I had a new machine with that DVD, and had other DVD's such as the Pajama Quitler Reloaded that showed me patterns (which I loved!), etc. but I didn't have the basics (a full and complete picture). I would recommend investing in Suzanne's DVD's which teach details on how to use everything from basting a quilt for pantos or freehand, setup and quilting a panto, borders, how to freehand and decide upon patterns, multitudes of tips and tricks, etc., and then move on to learning different patterns (such as Pajama Quitler Reloaded). Once I purchased Suzanne's set, I realized this was exactly what I needed and was searching for. I really was so pleased with this set and have watched it many times as it's too much to absorb in one or two viewings. I wish I would've purchased it first. If you are more experienced, perhaps the other pattern DVD's are better for you. But for newbie's, this is the set, and it's shown on a HQ16! Just our tried and true opinion :) Debbie |
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