Originally Posted by PrettyKitty
Good going Lainee! I just tried FMQ for the first time too the other day, I love it! yeah, remember not to hold your breathe, and try not to hunch your shoulders up like I did, made my whole arms ache. I found it helped to move the whole of my upper body around rather than just my hands/arms. Bet I looked a bit like a weird zombie though, lol. Keep practicing!
Another tip for FMQ if you don't mind, get yourself a pair of the quilting gloves. They are white with rubber tips on the fingers. They are great for better grip on your fabric as you move the fabric around under the foot. I would be lost without mine!