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Old 09-30-2012, 08:04 AM
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QuilterMomOf3
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA View Post
Practice writing your name in cursive as your FMQ pattern. That helps you learn to move the fabric in an up-down-left-right motion instead of turning it. You already have muscle memory for this motion of writing your name. Most of those who FMQ will tell you that muscle memory of whatever design you are trying to use is important. They often will take a couple minutes to 'practice' their FMQ before starting on the actual quilt, even if they quilt every day or so.

Jan in VA

Jan in VA

Thanks SO much for this explanation...I also am a newbie to FMQ, and have only done race cars on. Disney Cars themed quilt...
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