Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Sounds like we should start a club! I just got my Viking (tin Lizzie) about 10 days ago. I did some practice on muslin, then put together the 'worlds ugliest quilt' so I could practice on something with blocks. I was doing sort of OK with FMQ, but the movement is different with the long arm. I just ordered an open toe foot and I'm waiting for that to arrive. I can't see where the needle is with the closed toe that came with the machine. The key word is practice! We should check back every month to see our progress.
Yes, and we should post pics of our progress. I guess my biggest problem is that I can't find fabric that I am willing to use for practice backing. Here are 2 pics of my "ugly potholder" fabric and the backing showing my stitching. I am getting better bit by bit.
ugly potholder fabric
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backing
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