Why I float my quilt tops on my Gammill Classic Plus

[@michelletwigg5928]

I use painters tape to mark my stop line. Thanks for explaining why it's a good idea to keep your quilt a little loose .

[@myveryownquiltshop5202]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GayleHallAZ]

I don’t own a long arm and likely never will at my age, but I enjoy watching videos on the craft from time to time. Yours is very interesting and informative, and I especially appreciated you taking a little more time to explain the “whys” of what you do. I quilt my king sized creations on a domestic machine with an 8-inch throat, so I envy all the space you have to freely quilt! Thank you for sharing what you’ve learned. 😊

[@myveryownquiltshop5202]

Thanks for watching and you are welcome!

[@sandykretzer2958]

Very nice quilting! The Classic Plus is a lifetime machine.❤

[@myveryownquiltshop5202]

Thank you! I love my machine and am so happy we made the investment :-)

[@jennystrahley927]

Thanks for sharing and showing how 'loose' the quilt should be. Pretty fabrics!

[@myveryownquiltshop5202]

You are so welcome!

[@kstorts7348]

When I learned to quilt on the long arm I was taught to float the top. Sam reasons you’ve shared.

[@myveryownquiltshop5202]

Awesome!

[@atmright]

I use fabric chalk to mark it 1" before I hit the bar to give me enough space to correct myself.

[@stonecrestquilt]

I float mine too. Same longarm as you but 14’ frame. 1996 GC+, The only thing I’ve done to it is put on easy Rider wheels and replace the belt every three or four years or when I start noticing little pieces of rubber. Runs like a top, and never broken a thread. I use Glide thread and 22 needle( holes disappear when wet although until then I quilt UNthreaded to test a design bc holes are very visible). I use the 12” tool magnets from Harbor Freight, I use 3 or 4 on the front bar to adjust my backing/batting and if it on the floor you can magnet it to the bottom of the middle roller, even with all the canvas layers/leaders. Well I’ve talked enough, enjoy your quilting journey💗🙂

[@myveryownquiltshop5202]

I love hearing from people who have had a GC+ for years :-). The longevity and low maintenance were two of the main reasons that I only wanted a Gammill. I really appreciate the info on the magnets. The ones we purchased are not strong enough and I have been using the clips to hold the leader while pinning. That works, but magnets would be better. We have a Harbor Freight an hour away so I will definitely be checking on their magnets! Thank you again!

[@simplyquiltingwithnancysanders]

I float my quilts as well and for the same reasons as you.

[@myveryownquiltshop5202]

Awesome!

[@patjungling2013]

Hi there, missed your smiley face

[@myveryownquiltshop5202]

Hi Pat!

[@leisamccain5633]

Got a lot of good stuff out of the video. But the unpicking just blows my mind. Un means to not do it. So when you unpick something you are sewing it.

[@myveryownquiltshop5202]

Thank you for watching!