Originally Posted by raksmum
Wow, I would love to be a "beginner" like you. Great job! I just have to admire those of you that do this freehand. I have the frame but am too scared to put it together and put the machine on it. I can't free motion with my domestic so am trying to practice and learn that first before taking the plunge with the long arm.
Keep it up, You are doing a fantastic job!
Cheater quilts have a purpose in life. You can practice on them. The print is already there, and you can decide how the quilt is "whispering" you to quilt. You aren't out much money and time if your stitches aren't perfect and you can get your feet wet without worrying about ruining your pieced quilt. The cheaters around here run about $6-8 for a 90 inch wide yard. Go for it, you will be happy you did.