Originally Posted by Pat and pups
Put together some placemats with batting and backing and anything you like for the top. Practice your quilting on them, and if they don't turn out so good, you can still use them (maybe not for company, though). Placemats are a good size to learn on, and you won't have wasted a bunch of fabric.
Agreed. It will give you practice and raise your confidencd level for those quilt tops that are waiting.
We all have gone through what you are experiencing. Just jump in and start. I'll bet you find it easier than you think! :thumbup: