carslo

Thank you all - I will use my baby Jane and finish those pre sandwiched quilt. Do some practice and make some tops to go for it after. I do have a g/f that is bringing me a top to do for her

Wanabee Quiltin

First of all, I agree that you really need to practice quilting on a long arm. I bought about 5 yards of bright red and used it for top and backing so I could see my white thread. They made great emergency blankets for our cars (I made three so I could practice pinning them on the long arm.). Second, I would ask your dealer about using Elmer glue quilt sandwiches, they would know more than us. Good luck.

yel

the local church group was more than happy to give me quilts to practice on.....they do a lot of charity quilts and always looking for someone to quilt them....and may i suggest some leader grips they are nice

sewnclog

Several years ago I needed a new blanket. Since all the ones that are supposedly queen/king do not 'fit' a king bed very well I decided to make my own. I got 3 yards of two different colors of fabric and sandwiched them with a batting. You could do this for and use it for 'practice'. No one will know it's a practice piece except you and you will get lots of practice; you could mark it off in grids and practice different type stitches; feathers, scrolls, etc. And you have an 'extra' blanket when you are done.

tessagin

I was going to suggest washing the glued quilt to remove the glue. But since you're doing this. Could also practice with beds for the shelters with old sheets and batting. [QUOTE=carslo;7568417]Thank you all