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Old 01-01-2011, 01:17 PM
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Which direction is better for fmq? pushing the quilt away from you or toward you? thanks
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Old 01-01-2011, 01:29 PM
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I seemed to have better luck when I pulled it toward myself. I am new at FMQ so there may be a better way.
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Old 01-01-2011, 01:29 PM
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You may need to do it both ways, depending on where the next area to be quilted is. Sometimes even side to side.
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Old 01-01-2011, 02:04 PM
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It's easier for me to move it away from me. Just my way I guess.
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Old 01-01-2011, 02:11 PM
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I pull towards me, away from me and side to side. I much prefer my motion when I am pulling it towards me. I can see where I have been and don't worry about crossing over stitches. It's a personal preference.
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It is easier to see what you are doing when you pull away from you and side to side :D:D:D
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it is what works best for you and your machine
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