Hi, my handle is meg-2, long story I won't go into now. I live in Cleveland, Ohio. I am interested in machine quilting, but have never indulged myslef before. I did some hand quiliting 30 years ago but it was very minor. I need some very basic intructions. I know what I want to do but am not sure what is the best approach. Anyone out there who would care to share some insight please respond. I went to my first quilting show this past Saturday and I beleive the stars struck my heart. :)

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Welcome from So. Caif. Someone here will be able to answer your question better than me.

Hi Meg and welcome to the QB. I am thinking you may get some to answer here but you can also find info on the tutorial section. I am hoping someone in Cleveland will be closer. I lived there a year in 1966 . I'll watch this topic and see who finds it to help.

Welcome! Practice a lot! I'm learning!

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Hi Meg-2, welcome from NE Ohio.

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Welcome. There is lots of information here. One of the best ways to learn is to look at the Tutorials Forum. Lots of "how to" information there. Gives you a good place to start. Have fun.

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Hi!! Welcome from Idaho. You'll find lots of help on this site. I'm just starting to machine quilt, have always done hand quilting (I still love to hand quilt). Machine quilting just takes practice, practice, practice!!

Hi, Meg-2 and welcome to the Board! This is a great group to learn all the skills you will need. It's almost as good as having your own personal tutor 24/7 ;)

I've just started machine quilting this last year. Best way to start - pick out a small panel and follow the lines of the design. It will teach you how you can move material under your machine. Don't strive for perfection, that comes with practice!

If that sounds too hard, then start by taking a small quilt made of squares and following the seam (Stitch in the Ditch). Once comfortable with that, then do the same type of quilt and do diagonal lines by going through the squares in an X pattern.

Just do it! You will get better with practice. And HAVE FUN!
Best wishes!

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Welcome to the Board from Central California. You will love being here.

Welcome from Northeast Georgia, originally from Ohio!

Welcome from No. ILL. You'll learn a lot here--Iam learning everyday.

Hi from San Diego County, California. FMQ takes practice practice practice and then more practice. Simple placemats are a good way to practice stippling, (all over puzzle looking pieces that connect) working on getting a steady speed and movement going.