Originally Posted by sarahrachel

Yesterday, I decided I wanted to fmq a holly leaf onto one of the tree skirts I made. Having never fmq before or even seen it done, I pulled out a scrap piece of material and traced my design onto it. I got out the foot and everything and just started, not knowing a thing about what I was doing but my motto when sewing is just go with it. Well, after 2 failed attempts, I figured I could just hand quilt it in, after all, it was a small leaf. But you've inspired me to try it again, so I did my research this time and found a 4 part toutorial on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39I5A3iyCtw

I've only watched the first one, but learned my first mistake was that my feed dogs were up (ooops!) hope it will help you! But you've inspired me to try it again, this time with feed dogs down, and it sorta looks like a leaf this time!