Free Motion is my Kryptonite
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I think you are a bit hard on yourself. It takes a large dose of "manly" courage to jump off the diving board into the FMQ pool and when you hit, you have to make waves or sink. You have just discovered that it aint easy. To be honest, your first efforts are not all that bad at all. The biggest word in FMQ is practice and after that thought, perhaps two glasses of wine are called for. Keep up the learning spirit.
#64
I just finished my first free-motion quilting project. I was reluctant to fall in love with the finished quilt, but then I washed it. OMG, the many quilting imperfections melted into the background as the texture between the quilted and non-quilted portions of the fabric worked their magic. Now, it is my favorite quilt. Your quilt is beautiful and believe me, it will grow on you. Just wash it.
#65
You did a GREAT job!!!! I remember my first time. And I proudly display it every year at Christmas, and everyone loves it. So don't say this is ruined, it's a work of art. And remember, you're not suppose to look at a quilt from 3" away. 3Ft. is the distance.
I am trying to perfect my quilting, and there are a couple good books out there to help. I love this book: Guide To Machine Quilting by Diane Gaudynski. Here is a link to it on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Machine-...otion+quilting
Keep up the GREAT work, we want to see more!!
I am trying to perfect my quilting, and there are a couple good books out there to help. I love this book: Guide To Machine Quilting by Diane Gaudynski. Here is a link to it on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Machine-...otion+quilting
Keep up the GREAT work, we want to see more!!
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