Thanks ladies!
Windblown,
What a great idea! I'm not sure I'm getting the sid part, tho. Do you mean you do sid 1st, and then go back and mark like lines on a paper to follow when you do the fmq writing? (similar to when writing cursive on ruled paper was taught back in the day..though you may not be an old-ish gal like me...lol)
I can say when I have practiced on say a 12" square, writing my name is easier than stippling is for me.
I really appreciate everyone's suggestions! I'm actually kinda excited about giving them all a go. And I'm going to make a deal with myself in writing here...I will NOT go back and rip out any of the fmq stitches. Yikes, just writing that is a bit nerve wracking...I really do need to loosen up.
Quiltingshorttimer,
I don't imbibe, but maybe I should...haha
As Feline fanatic said, I will ditch my fear and not the frame. At least until I try it.
Warm Regards all,
Kif