Am I the Last to Figure This Out?
10-08-2010, 07:41 PM
#81
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Originally Posted by renee765
While I was meandering (FMQ) on a lap quilt today, it occurred to me that it would be a lot easier if I meandered the opposite way we usually sew: that is, instead of directing the fabric from me through to the back of the machine, instead I tried meandering by moving the fabric from the back of the machine towards me. This way I could clearly see what I had already quilted so I didn't have to worry about crossing lines, etc. After I tried this, it was so easy that I got the feeling that I have to be the last quilter on earth to figure this out.
10-09-2010, 05:39 AM
#83
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Originally Posted by ladyredhawk
wouldn't that be like turning the the machine sideways with the needle in front and the belt wheel in back
I just tried it myself the first time. It wasn't too bad. I'm more intimidated by the FMQ itself and it's challenges than machine placement.
10-09-2010, 05:55 AM
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I have always done it that way but thought I was backwards !! It has worked for me. Besides no one ever sees me when I do FMQ as I close my door and tell everyone to leave me alone so I can concentrate. FMQ definately takes my complete attention!!
10-16-2010, 07:42 PM
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Shoot, you caught me! I love this method. It's the only way I can get "loop de loops" in the borders to be anywhere close to the same size.
Go for it. I'll keep the quilt police at bay. :o)
Go for it. I'll keep the quilt police at bay. :o)
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