Elaine Theriault is a teacher, writer and pattern designer who is completely obsessed with quilting. Elaine’s Tech Tips column (originally published in A Needle Pulling Thread magazine) is now available online in e-book format at QUILTsocial.com.
When not quilting, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Lexi and Murphy, or can be found cycling across the country. Her blog is crazyquilteronabike.blogspot.com.
Whew – we’ve had an amazing overview of the Husqvarna Viking Opal 690Q, it’s important to know how to use a sewing machine and its features. Who knew that one sewing machine was capable of so much. If you’re like me – you just want to sew all day. I…
It’s my second week guest blogging about the Husqvarna Viking Opal 690Q. There’s lots more to explore this week. Today we’re going to look at free motion quilting options and spools. I have a great project lined up and in a couple of days, I’ll recap it all with my…
Today we’re going to have a look at some of the embroidery stitches: let’s get FANCY on the Husqvarna Viking Opal 690Q. There are so many stitches and options within each stitch – the potential of the sewing machine is endless. If you’re doing decorative stitching, this is one place…
A is for applique but machine applique sure speeds up the applique process. However, if you do your applique on the Husqvarna Viking Opal 690Q – the process is sped up even further. The Sensor Foot, the needle down feature and the huge variety of stitches and options for those…
The Husqvarna Viking 690Q has so many features – it would be easy to get overwhelmed. I’m happy to say that if you just want to sew – it’s easy. Just turn it on, add your 1/4″ piecing foot and sew. Leave all the fancy stuff for another day when…