Control freak vs. FMQ
07-02-2009, 04:39 PM
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I too had trouble learning how to better control FMQ my break through was to wear gloves. It helps move the fabric easier. I bought a pair of gardening gloves that have rough finger tips and they work like a charm. I understand fons and porter have gloves to sell but the everyday gardening gloves works fine for me.
07-03-2009, 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rita
I too had trouble learning how to better control FMQ my break through was to wear gloves. It helps move the fabric easier. I bought a pair of gardening gloves that have rough finger tips and they work like a charm. I understand fons and porter have gloves to sell but the everyday gardening gloves works fine for me.
07-03-2009, 06:13 PM
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A pitcher of margarita's helps wonderfully with the practicing :)
but seriously I am a doctor diagnosed perfectionist and I have just started FMQing and I freaked when the 1st,2nd and even the 3rd tries looked horrid. The instructor at the Quilt shop where I took the FMQing class said, "honey, you need a stiff drink, a margarita or wine cooler or something to relax you."
So hey I may turn out the be the best FMQing lush ever now...lol
but seriously I am a doctor diagnosed perfectionist and I have just started FMQing and I freaked when the 1st,2nd and even the 3rd tries looked horrid. The instructor at the Quilt shop where I took the FMQing class said, "honey, you need a stiff drink, a margarita or wine cooler or something to relax you."
So hey I may turn out the be the best FMQing lush ever now...lol
07-03-2009, 07:17 PM
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I guess the real answer is _ we all didn't learn to walk in one day so why do we expect to be a expert at FMQ the first or second time. The old saying "practice make perfect" applies.
And do I need a lot of practice. :oops: :oops:
I have a bernina 200 and was able to get the BSR fitted to it. It really helps but I still need to practice. Am pretty good at the borders - still have a fair bit of trouble in the center areas with all the bulk.
And do I need a lot of practice. :oops: :oops:
I have a bernina 200 and was able to get the BSR fitted to it. It really helps but I still need to practice. Am pretty good at the borders - still have a fair bit of trouble in the center areas with all the bulk.
07-04-2009, 06:14 AM
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Lots of people FMQ with the feed dogs up. Try it and see if it helps.
I can FMQ much better standing up. Have a cutting table the right height, so I put my sewing machine on that.
Having the right surface helps enormously. Try making the inexpensive quilting table in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14govA4pIM
It has helped a lot of quilters. This is what I'm going to make for myself before my next FMQ session (standing up, of course!).
I can FMQ much better standing up. Have a cutting table the right height, so I put my sewing machine on that.
Having the right surface helps enormously. Try making the inexpensive quilting table in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14govA4pIM
It has helped a lot of quilters. This is what I'm going to make for myself before my next FMQ session (standing up, of course!).
07-04-2009, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Lots of people FMQ with the feed dogs up. Try it and see if it helps.
I can FMQ much better standing up. Have a cutting table the right height, so I put my sewing machine on that.
Having the right surface helps enormously. Try making the inexpensive quilting table in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14govA4pIM
It has helped a lot of quilters. This is what I'm going to make for myself before my next FMQ session (standing up, of course!).
I can FMQ much better standing up. Have a cutting table the right height, so I put my sewing machine on that.
Having the right surface helps enormously. Try making the inexpensive quilting table in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14govA4pIM
It has helped a lot of quilters. This is what I'm going to make for myself before my next FMQ session (standing up, of course!).
07-04-2009, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Lots of people FMQ with the feed dogs up. Try it and see if it helps.
I can FMQ much better standing up. Have a cutting table the right height, so I put my sewing machine on that.
Having the right surface helps enormously. Try making the inexpensive quilting table in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14govA4pIM
It has helped a lot of quilters. This is what I'm going to make for myself before my next FMQ session (standing up, of course!).
I can FMQ much better standing up. Have a cutting table the right height, so I put my sewing machine on that.
Having the right surface helps enormously. Try making the inexpensive quilting table in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g14govA4pIM
It has helped a lot of quilters. This is what I'm going to make for myself before my next FMQ session (standing up, of course!).
07-04-2009, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueChicken
Originally Posted by Prism99
Lots of people FMQ with the feed dogs up. Try it and see if it helps.
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