Thanks for the input!

Yes, I have finished my 6th BOM now and I'm much better! I think I had turned some places too little and then, probably missed stitches on some of those places.

What I've really learned about machine applique is this:

If you really want it to look great, you can't sew fast!

Lynn

QuilterLynn wrote: Lynn, it certainly sounds like the folded under allowance is too narrow. I have a 6500, and I use mode 1, stitch 08, set at 01 and 01. You do have to watch that you catch all the edges -- my latest was black on black, which was a booger-bear to see! However, if you turn it under enough, it won't unfold unless you miss more than one stitch. Hope this helps! (I also use the Sharon Schamber method, it turns out beautifully!)
Brita

Thank you Lyn
I to struggle with the screw, what a great little gadget
Jenny in Oz

If you fight with the little screw device like me while trying to remove the throat plate on your Janome machines, check out this web site! I LOVE the machines, but this is a frustrating thing to access!!!!




http://www.morkoproducts.com/throat-plate-screwdriver.php

I'm learning machine applique.....trying to use Sharon Schamber's method which appears to be excellent because she gets lots of awards...............

Washed my first piece and found my stitching to be 'less than perfect' so I'm hoping some of you who machine applique will tell me what settings you use.

I'm using Mode #2, stitch 36, set at 1 and 1 for width and length. Also lowered the tension and presser foot setting.

I had some raw edges peeking out after washing and wonder if my folded under part is too narrow, or my stitch is too narrow, or ..... now I did notice one lenth of turned under where I completely MISSED the fabric. I don't believe this can be blamed on anyone but ME!

Any comments, or advice?

Thanks in advance.

QuilterLynn wrote:
You know, all mecalical part for a sewing machine is so finely tuned to work out perfectly.....and the foot are made easy to adjust yourself..and the bobbin is preadjusted....and the 2 parts works wonderful together. I have done a lot of free motion with the regular bobbin and darningfoot....and this is almost a different world!..Check out if someone you know have the parts so you can try it out and feel the difference...you would be amazed!!!

Brinks, what is different about it? I'm on the "Brink" (pardon the pun) of learning to do it.........scared to death...........so how does it make it different if it doens't even touch it anyway?

Lynn

Yesterday I bought a new free motion quilting foot and a bobbinholder (for free motion) for my MC Janome 6600P. I have been quilting all day, and belive you me it is a greate investment!!! Its like sewing on butter :shock:

Free motion Quilting Foot: part no.: 200-442-004 (MC6600P and MC11000)

Bobbin Holder (for free quilting and hand-look quiltstitch): part no.: 200-445-007 (MC 6600P, MC11000 and MC6500)

Bet you would love to have those too if you are doing a lot of free motion! The quiltfoot you can adjust so it works perfectly on your quilt!
I am sooooo happy!!!!

sewengel wrote: Sharon, go to Yahoogroups.com and search for Janome6500 -- it should take you to the group. It was formed before the 6600 came out, but includes those, too. There are around 3000 members, very informative. And the files hold all kinds of wonderful tidbits on using your machine. Well worth your time to join. Hope to see you there!
Brita

After having my Janome for about 2 years I discover on this site Janome Jedi's -- tell me more. Is it a website? I also have a 6500 and LOVE IT! Especially with the long arm. Yeah! I make window treatments and quilts when I have time, so I really give it a workout and it does wonderful. I had previously had 2 Berninas and when I finally blew out the motor on the last one I really looked around and fell in love with my Janome.

Sharon in Windy Colorado

sewharty wrote:
I'm a Janome Jedi too I don't have the 6600, I have the 6500. But it's the most wonderful machine I could ever imagine having! I've quilted up to queen-size quilts, and it wasn't the old "wrestling with a boa" problem I had before.

Brita

Far2go, I love that idea of the stitch 'far away' first!

What stitch do you use for 'invisible' machine applique on your Janome 6600?

What thread?

What needle?

I'm on my very first project and just gleaning info from all you experienced machine applique folks!
Lynn, Houston

Consider using a trick I learned in machine quilting class: Take one stitch several inches away from your desired stitch line. Then relocate your needle to the desired first stitch, pulling the thread as you go. This will leave "tails" which can be clipped, knotted, or hidden later.

I learned the way you describe on my Bernina 830 in the 1970's. Oops, now I'm dating myself. Oh, well.

But using the automatic thread cutter on my Janome, it cuts the thread so short you don't have anything to grab hold of. In fact, it seems to hold the top thread down underneath so that it isn't even visible on top.

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