Angela Walters Free Motion Challenge: Fabulous Feathers. So Excited!
10-07-2021, 06:48 AM
#12
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Central FL
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I will probably follow the videos but I need a lot more practice on my FMQ. I mainly use stippling but I want to get better at FMQ. I know it takes hours and hours of practice to do it right and I spend most of my time on piecing quilts. Thanks for the Heads-Up.
10-07-2021, 02:05 PM
#13
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Colorado
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I signed up for it, though I will have to watch the videos on YouTube, because I work during the day. I just love watching her videos! I don't think I am going to get the panel though. I am kind of over budget on quilting stuff right now. I think I will try to trace a similar pattern on a practice sandwich though, to follow along.
10-08-2021, 12:49 PM
#14
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: GA
Posts: 267
I'm in, too! I've been dreaming of making pretty feathers for years. NOW I have no more excuses - it's time to dive in and learn from one of the best.
I ordered the panel, borders and thread - which my DH (unbeknownst to him) will be giving me for Christmas...hahaha! Then I plan to go for it!
(Meanwhile I have to finish a baby quilt for my niece, and get my Christmas projects/gifts done.) But I have grand plans to have a very feathery January! Wahoo!!!!
Looking forward to seeing y'all and sharing our progress on the FB page...and here, too!
Donna Mc
I ordered the panel, borders and thread - which my DH (unbeknownst to him) will be giving me for Christmas...hahaha! Then I plan to go for it!
(Meanwhile I have to finish a baby quilt for my niece, and get my Christmas projects/gifts done.) But I have grand plans to have a very feathery January! Wahoo!!!!
Looking forward to seeing y'all and sharing our progress on the FB page...and here, too!
Donna Mc
10-08-2021, 06:29 PM
#15
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Beiseker, Ab Canada
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I've watched a lot of Angela's videos and really like how she demonstrates what to do with FMQ. I haven't purchased any of the other panels because I wasn't really that keen on them, but this one is right up my street so I ordered it, along with the thread (I've wanted to try Glide thread and this is a great excuse) and the borders. I'm sure I can find something for backing in my stash. Can't wait! I'm not very good with feathers so I tend to avoid them so this will force me to work on them.
10-09-2021, 05:43 AM
#16
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Casper WY
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I am looking forward to this one! I ordered the panel, borders and thread. I learned so much from the dream big class. Hoping I can keep up, it gets really busy at my house between Thanksgiving and Christmas! I like that you can watch her classes later. Karon
10-09-2021, 06:17 AM
#17
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,546
Thanks for the info on this new challenge. I've never participated in any of her challenges but do follow along to get tips & information from her. She has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to FMQ. Some day I will try to practice more so I can begin to do some FMQ but right now I just drool over quilts of those who are really good at this. I also love watching Angela's ruler quilting.
10-21-2021, 10:59 AM
#20
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Wahoo!! Today my order arrived! It shipped on Monday and on Tuesday the USPS tracker said it would be here by Friday, so getting it today is a delightful surprise. I got the panel, the borders and and the thread set, and everything looks just as nice as the pictures on-line. I've got the fabric in the washing machine, so that I can I can get the borders sewn on either Friday or Saturday, and then I need to go shopping for a backing and some batting. I also need to practice quilting to get my skills brushed up, as it's been quite a while since I last practiced. I think it going to be a really fun challenge! Yay, feathers!!!
