On Friday, I drove to the local Juki dealer, picked up a big, happy box, hauled it home, and eagerly opened it:
I was a bit nervous about buying the machine sight unseen, but I couldn't find anything but rave reviews for the Juki on-line, and the TL-2010Q had all of the features I wanted for quilting. I'm ecstatic thus far. The fabric feeds smoothly and evenly for piecing, and I've got beautifully balanced tension while quilting with a walking foot. Even the bobbin winds perfectly! I'm also completely in love with the knee lever. I hadn't expected it to be so useful, but it's great to have when you want to turn the quilt in the middle of quilting. I also tried some practice FMQ samples. They're promising, but I think I'll need to play with the bobbin tension and build a new flatbed for my sewing table before I'll tackle any serious free-motion quilting.
I've been quilting my "Madrona Road" quilt and am about 2/3 of the way through. Here are a few views from this evening, front and back:
I had originally planned on FMQ, but I wanted to do straight-line quilting, and my side-to-side motion just isn't up to the task. Instead, I've been using a walking foot, and the results are terrific. Thanks to the extra room under the harp, combined with a thin batting (Quilter's Dream Request loft) the quilt isn't difficult to turn at all (especially with that wonderful knee lever!). I'm thrilled with how the quilt is turning out, and with any luck, I'll get it done in time for Monday's VMQG meeting.
I was a bit nervous about buying the machine sight unseen, but I couldn't find anything but rave reviews for the Juki on-line, and the TL-2010Q had all of the features I wanted for quilting. I'm ecstatic thus far. The fabric feeds smoothly and evenly for piecing, and I've got beautifully balanced tension while quilting with a walking foot. Even the bobbin winds perfectly! I'm also completely in love with the knee lever. I hadn't expected it to be so useful, but it's great to have when you want to turn the quilt in the middle of quilting. I also tried some practice FMQ samples. They're promising, but I think I'll need to play with the bobbin tension and build a new flatbed for my sewing table before I'll tackle any serious free-motion quilting.
I've been quilting my "Madrona Road" quilt and am about 2/3 of the way through. Here are a few views from this evening, front and back:
I had originally planned on FMQ, but I wanted to do straight-line quilting, and my side-to-side motion just isn't up to the task. Instead, I've been using a walking foot, and the results are terrific. Thanks to the extra room under the harp, combined with a thin batting (Quilter's Dream Request loft) the quilt isn't difficult to turn at all (especially with that wonderful knee lever!). I'm thrilled with how the quilt is turning out, and with any luck, I'll get it done in time for Monday's VMQG meeting.
Congratulations on your Juki! I love the colors of the Madrona quilt and the quilting is looking great!
ReplyDeleteThe quilting looks great...I am about to start quilting with a new machine too....thinking I might start a little sample!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the Juki Lovers Club! I had an F600 but sold it to get the TL-2000 Qi and I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou know what else I love? Your Madrona Road quilt and quilting, gorgeous!
~ Tabatha at BendingPins.com ~
So glad you love your machine! Quilting is looking good - I hope you get it done in time for your meeting :-)
ReplyDeleteooooh - nice shiny new machine :-)
ReplyDeleteThe quilt looks fabulous, too - gorgeous, gorgeous colours.
Congrats on your new machine, enjoy your bonding time! I am loving the look of your Madrona Road quilt and the funky straight line quilting really sets it off well.
ReplyDeleteYour Madrona quilt is lovely and the quilting pattern you have used for it is really great.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new machine! Your Madrona Road quilt is beautiful! Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday. : )
ReplyDeleteTHis looks like a great quilt. Visiting from WIP Wednesday
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of your comments, and sorry for being so slow to respond! My Juki just keeps purring along wonderfully, and I've enjoyed my first month with it.
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