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Old 08-14-2007, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by refibered
Originally Posted by Flying_V_Goddess
I probably already know the answer, but what does FMQ stand for?

I highly doubt that I won't need a pattern. Knowing me, I'll go beyond what my skill level can handle and pick out a design with a ridiculous amount of lines which will make it impossible to work without a pattern.
FMQ = Free Motion Quilting

I second the coloring book idea -- for lots of quilting/applique patterns. Even combine pages to make your design. You could also draw the design yourself and make copies of it for using on your quilt. Oh, and check out tattoo parlors. They may be willing to let you copy something there.....or they may not. Those designs are usually copyrighted.

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What exactly is free motion quilting? I've heard of it so many times, but I don't quite know what it is.

About the tattoo parlor thing, the friend who I want to make that black and purple diamond quilt for actually makes money doing temporary body art at fairs during the summer and wants to go for an apprenticeship as a tattoo artist. She might be able to help. :)
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