Those faces are GREAT!!! I want one, too.
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Those faces are GREAT!!! I want one, too.
I use one of those little ponytail holders around the spool ...it keeps it tighter while you are sewing...
That is so cute. What a great quilt. I can see your FMQ dilemma though.
I would try a varigated thread. I use it all of the time and it just makes the back of the quilt pop.