A Step By Step Guide to Ruler Work

[@tangieor]

Ms. Coffey is an excellent instructor. I so enjoyed this video, and I learned a lot.

[@JanomeJAI]

We think Katie Quinn, our Educator for this video, is too! And we are glad it was helpful to you.

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

Hello-Our Janome educator Miriam Coffey is a terrific presenter however my name is Kate Quinn and I am the Janome educator for this video. I am glad it was helpful to you. Hopefully we can share other education with you in the future. Happy Quilting!

[@gypsyrose813]

This tutorial is PRIMO in my opinion! There is nothing worse than having attachments for your machine and not knowing how to uise them. This entire tutorial is so very useful for me. I have been reluctant to do any sort of ruler work as I was afraid of ruining my machine by not installing the foot correctly or doing something else wrong. A thousand thank-you's for this video. Maybe you might consider doing other videos on the feet of our machines? I'd greatly appreciate that and I am sure that others would as well!

[@vickisparks5612]

I agree more tutorials, this was so interesting I have all these attachments that I don't know really how to use Thank you😊

[@rochellenowik9875]

Another excellent tutorial Kate. I recently purchased the ruler foot and a couple of rulers. This was so timely for me. Thank you.

[@LucieLarche]

Love your lesson wish was on Janome m7 but it’s must be close

[@doreensherk287]

This was an excellent tutorial. I am going to practice what you demonstrated and use your tips on ruler quilting. Thank you. ❤

[@cindylamont6240]

Nice and clear explanation.

[@randidaeger157]

Thank you for an excellent video. I’ve had a Janome machine for a good fifteen years but have never heard of “ruler work” in all the years Ive been quilting.

[@debladue4481]

Really liked this video. let’s have some more on ruler quilting.

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

Hi @debladue4481, Glad you enjoyed this one.

[@pennyking-cox8124]

Excellent tutorial. As a fledgling ruler work quilter this was a great help, thank you.

[@JanomeJAI]

Glad it helped!

[@notmyname2229]

Great video, thank you. 😊

[@taunamcbee8626]

Another fabulous Kate Quinn video. I notice you do not use a glider, any particular reason?

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

This allows people to see the included Janome table. Since the glider was not a typical Janome product, I wanted to be more consistent with their products. However I always use my glider for my own sewing. I love it. Tks for asking.

[@lisapratte9165]

Love this. I was at the Quilting Easy last weekend, but feel I still need a little help!

[@JanomeJAI]

If you ever need additional assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Contact information on our website!

[@Barbara-iz7bp]

Thank you for explaining the multi foot attachment. I have one of these feet but the foot read multiple attachments. Didn't explain how and no other attachments came with the foot. She tried to explain it over the phone but I have to admit I was confused I really thought I got the wrong product because I was sure the one I purchased was to come with all the attachments.

[@shirleyclayton8300]

Hello Kate, can you tell me how we can decide whether our machine is a low shank or high shank machine? I want to purchase some rulers, but don't know which type to purchase. I have a Janome M7 Continental machine with a QR ruler foot and electronic height adjustment. Any additional guidance you can provide would be very helpful. Thank you!

[@JanomeJAI]

The Continental M7 is a high-shank machine - we have more resources on our Janome website at www.janome.com/siteassets/products/accessory-images/slides/accessory-compability-guide-updated.pdf.

[@Cherry_Gingham]

This was excellent. I already knew much, but not all of what was shared here but had to piece it together over time from various sources and trial and error. If only I had found a resource like this years ago! I have found and subscribed to your channel now Kate.

[@debmetheral6596]

Love all your videos Kate I wondered if you work on a sit down long arm ?Ontario Canada.

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

I have many times! They work just great. Make sure to use Longarm style rulers.

[@debmetheral6596]

I have an older janome hq 7700 and the ruler set from janome love them.

[@KelliAnnCreative]

Did I meet you in Dallas in 2022 at the EXPO? Kelli Ann

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

Hi Kelli-I was there is 2022 so that is very possible. :)

[@KelliAnnCreative]

@@katequinnoffabquilts I bought the 15000 and you gifted me with Superior variegated thread! So awesome to see you!

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

That sounds like me. I am a Superior threads junkie! Tks for watching :)

[@debmetheral6596]

Kate can I use my Janome quilt ruler set on my sit down mid arm Handi Quilter 16 or are they too thin ? Thank you.

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

The templates for the HQ16 should be 1/4” thick so the current Janome set would not be suitable for that machine.

[@raquelchapa1428]

Has Janome mc 12000 been improved to implement using ruler quting

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

Hi Raquel, I doubt that the 12000 has been improved/updated but even older machines can do rulerwork. This machine in the video has no special feature to allow me to do rulerwork. I have the straight stitch selected, the rulerfoot on, and the feed dogs down. I am pretty sure you can do that with the 12000 without any special updates or anything.

[@raquelchapa1428]

I read on the Janome data on the newsletter. It informed us that the mc horizon 12000 cannot use a free motion ruler foot cannot be used due the automatic lift up. It will break. Also involved the atomic cutter thread with a lift of feet. Please look into this information with the company.

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

@@raquelchapa1428 on the 12000, you can use the Janome rulerfoot for electronic machine and the free quilting app with settings for the QO/QC foot. This setting allows you to adjust the rulerfoot height which is needed for ruler work. One Caviot that is important: do not lower the needle unless the ruler foot is lowered first. When you are done sewing, lift the needle first and the lift the foot. Cut manually and not using the scissors. This is what I prefer anywhere. It leaves the thread tail long enough to pick up.

[@norrinebuchholz3236]

how thick is those rulers?

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

Hi Norrine. Generally I recommend low shank templates with a low shank machine but Janome ruler feet are a little more flexible and have more clearance than the Westalee style ruler feet. My rulers here were high shank and I had no trouble moving with them on this low shank machine. Clearance at the back of the ruler foot is always what determines what thickness template that can be used. On a low shank machine with a Janome foot, a 1/4” ruler is too thick but a high shank can be used without an issue. High shank rulers are 4.5 mm thick. The Longarm rulers are 1/4” thick or 6 mm. The low shank rulers are 3mm. Hope that helps-Kate Quinn

[@gramxl0]

Thank you! That helped me a lot. I want to do ruler work but I get frustrated easily. You explained a lot.

[@BridgeMD]

Wonderful tutorial, the stitches on this machine do not look good;,how do you make even stitches when FMQ?

[@SheepdogIdaho]

How are the stitches regulated?

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

@@BridgeMDperhaps the lighting makes it appear that way but they actually look very good. I have other videos where you can see the stitching better with maybe a different colored thread. They are nice and even and smooth.

[@karenbrunette6314]

I have a janome 3160qdc-t is that a low shank? Also what stitch length are you using?

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

Hi Karen. You cannot set the stitch length on the 3160. It is governed by your movement. Here is a video with more info on that for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqTKZ36ie7WCaZYsi=yU9rRMpFE5sSCsw1

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

Your 3160 is a low shank machine. :)

[@sangeetadeshpande9113]

I have janome 6700p can I do ruler work on it?

[@JanomeJAI]

Yes, you can do ruler work on the 6700P. For this machine model, you need to purchase the ruler foot base for your included convertible foot holder and you will be all set. Please see your local authorized Janome dealer to inquire and purchase. Happy sewing!

[@SaanchiPaat]

Tension stitch length not mentioned

[@SueThuranszky]

❤

[@kensmother1652]

This is not helpful when she is constantly spinning the quilt sandwich and telling us NOT to spin the quilt. I’d suggest you move the camera to show the process rather than continuing to spin the quilt sandwich.