FMQ is NOT for me (at least not right now!)
10-30-2010, 04:15 PM
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Here's a blog I like to read that has an article about straight line quilting.
http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogsp...-and-tips.html
http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogsp...-and-tips.html
10-30-2010, 06:03 PM
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I do a decorative stitch in the ditch, you can also do a decorative stitch for the cross hatching too.
Just elongate your stitches, and choose a stitch with a fairly open design :D:D:D
Just elongate your stitches, and choose a stitch with a fairly open design :D:D:D
10-30-2010, 06:09 PM
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I have tried fmq with a bsr foot on a regulaer sewing machine and I can't do very well, but me and my mom went in together and bought a long arm quilting machine and it's wonderful. Using a regular sewing machine is like...we like to put it....like trying to draw but instead of moving the pencil, your moving the paper. I cannot do it. Maybe with LOTS of practice, I would be able to do it, but I'm not wasting that much fabric...lol. I'm just lucky enough to have a mom that lives in the same town as me and we both wanted to buy it. So it's no problem to run over to her house to quilt something.
10-30-2010, 06:11 PM
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I tried FMQ and I too am one who is sick of tearing up good fabric. Right now I LOVE stitch in the ditch. Im going to take a class on it after I move because I love the look....but right now Id much rather stitch in the ditch or pay someone else to FMQ my quilts.
10-31-2010, 02:47 AM
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What is the diff between stipple & FM quilting ?
Originally Posted by quiltin chris
Free motion quilting on my machine is hard for me too.
I just need to practice more. That's what everyone says.
I have done some stitch in the ditch--that's not too hard but it's kind of like invisible quilting. Noone sees it.
You can always stipple--large or small.
Good luck with whatever you try.
Chris
I just need to practice more. That's what everyone says.
I have done some stitch in the ditch--that's not too hard but it's kind of like invisible quilting. Noone sees it.
You can always stipple--large or small.
Good luck with whatever you try.
Chris
10-31-2010, 02:48 AM
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Lucky you!!!!!
Originally Posted by hperttula123
I have tried fmq with a bsr foot on a regulaer sewing machine and I can't do very well, but me and my mom went in together and bought a long arm quilting machine and it's wonderful. Using a regular sewing machine is like...we like to put it....like trying to draw but instead of moving the pencil, your moving the paper. I cannot do it. Maybe with LOTS of practice, I would be able to do it, but I'm not wasting that much fabric...lol. I'm just lucky enough to have a mom that lives in the same town as me and we both wanted to buy it. So it's no problem to run over to her house to quilt something.
10-31-2010, 02:58 AM
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I can't do FMQ right now either, been doing Physio for my shoulder and am currently waiting for reconstructive surgery on that same shoulder. I do love to do echo quilting, whether it is around appliqued shapes or seams, it makes things pop!
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