Originally Posted by Jingleberry
Just make up a quilt sandwich, using a top fabric,batting and backing 18"x24" is a good size to practice on. I'm thinking of using bigger pieces and later sewing together and making a utility quilt with them. I still use a practice piece before I start quilting, just to make sure I have everything set right.
Yep, that's what I did. I made up several small quilt sandwiches out of muslin and keep them by my sewing machine when I want to practice or try out something new. Just remember when you get started the faster you move the quilt the bigger the stitches will be and the slower you move the shorter. You'll find your rhythm after a bit of practice. It's so much fun. Jump on in!
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