I'm looking to start a HUGE project, about 3 x 3 feet. Eventually the Q Snap will be "snapping" onto completed stitches. Is that bad?
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I haven't had a problem with it snapping onto already stitched areas, it is tight but not that tight. and if you buy two or you get an extension kit you can make it really big.
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I have wondered about the same thing. On my quilt I am just using a primitive/running stitch with thicker thread, but it hasn't seemed to affect the other stitches.
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No not at all. I have used these frames on pieced quilts, appliqued quilts, embroidered quilts, and even on needlework. They will not harm the surface of your work. I have these frames in all sizes so I can work on up to a king sized quilt. To me they are the best. I have used them for years. LOVE them.
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If your asking can you move it around your project the answer is yes. I'm not sure what you mean by complicated stitches my has used it on a four foot project with no problems
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Because you are using tearaway stabilizer. Is this a denser design? Tear away is great for hand stitching and light stitching. "Redwork", etc. However, on more detailed and denser designs (especially the compact ones), you end up sewing yourself holes in the stabilizer and it no longer does its job. I had a lot of issues with this until I found out what was going on. I never have that problem with cut away stabilizer, which is better for garments and holds up better in the wash, too. I very rarely use tearaway because of this issue.
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Thank you. I've heard that there are different sized snaps, but for the price, I think I'm going to give it a try.
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Last question first. The "needles" are actually nails. I use a crochet hook to loop yarn over. If you use a thin yarn the fabric will be loose and stretchy and wider because of the stretch, up to 36 inches. A thick yarn will make a thick tight fabric around 30 inches in width. To knit the nails are wrapped with yarn then wrapped again. Bottom thread is pulled up over the the top thread. If you have ever "spool knit" using a spool with four nails and pulling the rope through the hole of the needle this will be a breeze because it is exactly the same thing on a large scale. You can make this as small as the four nails like on a spool and just use four nails on the knitting board or as wide as the board. Just depends on how many nails you use. You can make the fabric as long or as short as you want just keep knitting for the length. It is very easy. The board makes a double knit fabric. I hope this has helped you a bit. If you have any other questions I'll be happy to try and answer them. Ginny
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not sure how to answer that...i guess it could crunch after it got stiff....it is like super glue except not as fast drying...it use it on the ends of my serger stitches and it works great...but it is stiff when it drys, but since it is in the inside of my stuff, no one has complained...i make pet pillows
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there are 3 different stitch lengths. i havent tried or even wanted to move the needle tgo the left or right of center.
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It won't stick to fabrics well enough to use. But if you have a needle and thread, there is no reason you couldn't put a few stitches on each side!
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I think it would be noticeable. Even if you got it almost perfectly aligned, you'd still see a seam. The larger the area is you are cutting and placing, the harder it is to work with and get straight. I found that smaller sizes are better (easier to apply and to eliminate air bubbles) for things like kitchen cabinets. If you have a big area, you're probably going to want to use chalkboard paint.
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Personally, I would sew or glue loops on the edge and then string on some type of string or twine. I guess you could staple them also but I'd prefer what ever method would do the less damage.
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I think it is probably a fluke; we have had ours in heavy rotation for a little while with no trouble. I have, however, had trouble with snaps and tearing on other clothing, so I have tried to get in the habit of using my nails when unsnapping rather than tugging the fabric. Good luck!
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When I use the overlock foot, I use a zigzag stitch. The closer together the stitch the better it looks.
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Your frame will have to be smaller than the fabric. Assuming the sizes you give are the stitched area, and that you are going to have a 2-3 inch margin, you should be okay using the 11X11 for the larger projects and get an 8X8 for the smaller project. Also, as a tip: You can mix the Q-Snap frames to get different sizes. I have mixed 2 sides from my 11X11 with 2 sides from my 8X8 to get a size close to 9.5. So The Q_Snap is pretty versatile with those 2 size frames.
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NO the tension will not hold on the stitching on any type of material. the child/adult will become very frustrated
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Try their Q Knot original. I think they made Q knot "pro" to be tighter for pro use or someone need it to be more securer for heavy duty use. Anyway, their q knot original is much easier to use and you will use it to tie everything.
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Easy attach, but being nylon, I think would be an irritation next to skin. Mine is like a price tag labelers in stores, but the nylon that is pushed through the fabric is very 'micro' small. I use this on front button blouses to keep them from gapping to show bras and skin, but when I take the blouse off, a very slight pull on each side quick breaks the stitch.
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It depends a lot on how much time you have to work on it of course, and how large the item you are making is, but for me it's pretty fast. I always had trouble using the needles, so I would quit quite often, with the loom it;s very easy to just add a row real quick, or sit down with it for a couple of hours. I enjoy mine much more than I did using needles.
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2.0mm is within the stitch length range that this machine is capable of handling, but because there are no notches in the stitch length adjustment, it might be difficult to get it to exactly 2.0mm. However, for the purposes of FMQ, you'll be able to get it quite close enough. As for frustration, I think FMQ always comes with frustration at the beginning, regardless of machine. I haven't tried it on this machine yet, but I haven't seen anything that would make me think it would be any more frustrating than on other machines, as long as you remember to drop your feed dogs ;)