Sweet 16 Basics with David Taylor

Handi Quilter ambassador and renown quilt artist David Taylor advises quilters to "become one with their machines." It takes lots of practice, he says, to truly become comfortable with machine quilting. Even he practices before diving into a quilting project. He demonstrates his technique on the Handi Quilter Sweet 16, pointing out the benefits of the stitch regulator. Other tips include, moving the quilt project clockwise and counterclockwise while quilting and guiding the project very gently.

[@sandrastephenson9773]

I just bought a Capri 18, and this video is exactly what I needed to see! Thank you, David

[@ulawan5]

This episode has a positively charming public access television feel to it and I super appreciate that. And there were so many handy tips! Thank you so much

[@alisonlee4723]

This is brilliant, that finishing off is amazingly good ! Thank you so much David Taylor.

[@kristenfisher9236]

DAVID IS A GREAT TEACHER!! THANK YOU

[@scmom745]

Thank you for this very informative and encouraging video.

[@carlahooker3492]

I love how you tie off your Threads.

[@usmoshers]

I so want that machine! Your guest did an excellent job of demonstrating it and I learned a nifty tip for finishing the thread on the back.

[@lisztspinky]

Being honest, I’d really like to see a demo on this machine ( and any other quilting machine) where the quilter is manipulating a larger item...say a minimum of twin sized. I can quilt a sandwich that small on my smallest machine. Most of us considering this type of item are doing so because we want improvement / ease from our smaller machines and would like to see what how this machine would look. I’m ranting here but I’m sick of quilting classes / techniques too that show designs being stitch on ten by ten squares. “Look how easy it is!” Yeah, no kidding. I can do that on a small square. Now show us on a real project we’re likely to want to stitch that on and maybe even without a stitch regulator.

[@Robinedghill]

lisztspinky I would like to see the same because working on anything bigger than a crib size is a pain in the neck, literally

[@elizabethnevers3945]

Word.

[@sherrimarston860]

I agree with you! I want to see at least a twin being quilted.

[@kookyjoeb5524]

Me too. I sew mostly queen and king size quilts and it would be really helpful if someone actually quilted a large quilt and showed how to manage it.

[@bm4114]

Right, they never show how a big quilt is done. Same with hoopless hand quilters. They never show how they quilt the middle.

[@rlembo65]

This is a great introduction into tips of long arm quilting. I plan to subscribe and plan to learn long arm plus practice, practice. Linda L

[@felixpuncrocoi]

What a neat machine!

[@carolynrogers1510]

Wow, learned lots

[@yvonnetrujillo5264]

Which brand of cotton thread do you prefer?

[@vallang4832]

I tried this machine. It’s absolutely wonderful machine.

[@shelleywautier3728]

Val Lang I am waiting not so patiently for my machine to arrive . So very excited but a little nervous lol

[@vallang4832]

Shelley Wautier just remember practice, practice and practice some more. You will do fine.

[@vikayaniff3493]

Просто мрія!!! Дуже жаль, що недоступна в Україні...

[@nakshipolly5666]

I have a small company in Nakshi Palli. The poor women of our village work in handicrafts. I am also poor people can not afford to buy sewing machines. Helpless women would benefit if there were some sewing machines, but I can't afford them. I want your advice. I would like to buy a quinting sewing machine on a very low budget, name one of the best sewing machines on a low budget. I only want to sew with quilting pressure feet.

[@janinebell763]

I also saw you was to drop your shoulders before you start.