The Joy of Quilting with Your Long-Arm Machine
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On top of my quilt hanging shelves I display things that
make me happy--little baskets and quilting and sewing
nick knacks like a jar filled with my mother’s buttons and
an old sewing kit. I have mini antique toy irons, a set of
Gumby and Pokey figures from the 60’s, a few quilt kits
that were arranged so pretty that I display them, and
of course pictures of all my children at different times
of their lives. Lynn and I travel a lot so we have pictures of
our off-road adentures, cruises, and other fun places.
Cleaning and Maintaining your Frame
Keeping your frame clean will lengthen its lifespan
and help you produce higher quality quilts. Dirt on the
wheels and tracks of the Block Rockit, carriage, or frame
will make quilting less smooth or even cause bumps or erratic stitches as you quilt.
To keep your frame clean, dust it often and remove lint, especially
from the tracks and the cogs of the rails. Wipe down the tracks and
wheels weekly with a damp cloth or small alcohol cleaning wipe to
keep your machine moving over the
tracks smoothly.
Checking the hardware on your
frame once or twice a month is essential in preventing any unseen problems from
happening. Ensure that the nuts and bolts are tight as the vibrations from the machine
may cause them to loosen. Take time to really study your frame, its design, and
mechanics. This will help you understand how it works. The more knowledge you have,
the easier it is to fix and troubleshoot any problems or concerns that may arise.
Keep the tracks on your
frame clean and lint-free.
This will help you
keep that smooth Block
Rockit feel that we all
love!
