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Old 09-03-2011, 05:28 PM
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noveltyjunkie
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Some people find loops easier than others. I was advised to start fmq with lelelele loops, but it did not suit me and I was always disappointed. I like the 'r' curves better. Some people like meandering better. In a class, I would like a choice of patterns to start with, not just one.

Would definitely like some ergonomics as well, because I tense up so much. The basics on seat vs table height, supporting quilt weight, etc, plus specifics on stretches that help ease shoulders and hands- that would be a nice 'waker upper' to intersperse through the class.

Also, as someone already said, tips on removing basting pins- I often feel I take too many out too soon, but I hate having them in my way too!

Finally, tips on how the fmq pattern should (or need not) fit with the piecing- how to deal with areas with lots of seams, should an angular pattern have curvy quilting? What areas of the top need denser quilting? Etc

Good luck with the class.
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