Originally Posted by
ManiacQuilter2
I was intimidated by stippling for years. Stippling is much harder I feel than a FM stencil. With a stencil, you have a line to follow. Don't ever be rushed in quilting. Be sure your chair is at the correct height. I always thought of what a jig saw puzzle pieces looked liked. Good luck.
Yes, you do need to be relaxed. I tend to rush and that is a no-no when learning to FMQ. I have also tried to mentally picture the shape of jigsaw puzzle pieces and it does help. Practice, practice and more practice is needed.
Thanks for your comments.