Long shot question: Sewing Machine Quilting Frame

[emcicle.livejournal.com]

I know this is unlikely, but I was hoping with all the crafty people in the DS area that someone might be able to help me out. I got a quilting frame for Xmas this year (similar to this, but not this exact model, mine sits on top of a table: http://www.hinterberg.com/prod-Original_Machine_Quilting_Frame-5.aspx) and was hoping someone might be familiar with using their home sewing machine in something like this? We set it up yesterday and tested it out, and I'm finding it difficult to figure out the correct tension settings, speed, stitch length, etc. There wasn't a lot of instruction included, and I'm sure some of it will be trial and error. But if anyone has one of these (or something similar) and would be willing to spend some time giving me pointers, I would gladly repay with a loaf or two of homemade bread (either white or wheat), or a batch of scones or some other such barter.

Alteratively, I might check out the Singer Sewing store in the square, but this is something I think I need to see hands on, and I can't really bring the frame to the store....

Thanks!

Comments

[aislingk15.livejournal.com]

Can't help you myself (though I'm very jealous!), but I was thinking that you might ask the people at Gather Here over in Cambridge either for suggestions or contacts, rather than the Singer store in Davis. Gather Here has been responsive to me when I've contacted them by email as well as being friendly in the store.

[emcicle.livejournal.com]

oh, thanks for the suggestion. I had never heard of that place and it looks awesome!