Does it really just take practice to LA?
#22
Your doing great! When I teach LA quilting I make my students draw for quite awhile before coming to the machine. My favorite thing to do is make a copy of a pattern I want to learn, put it in a sheet protector and use a dry erase marker over and over. It really helps to "train your brain". When doing a panto, trace it with your finger a few times before starting. Remember to pause at the points and never stop in a curve. Practice, practice, and you will be great.
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Thank you for the tips. I'll get a board and practice the patterns first.
When you use muslin to practice, do you also use batting? If the point is to practice the movement, does it matter if it is just a piece of fabric?
I'll order some pantos tonight and a bolt of muslin. I'm putting the binding on now, just about to close it. I used Sharon Schamber's binding technique and it is so nice to work with!
When you use muslin to practice, do you also use batting? If the point is to practice the movement, does it matter if it is just a piece of fabric?
I'll order some pantos tonight and a bolt of muslin. I'm putting the binding on now, just about to close it. I used Sharon Schamber's binding technique and it is so nice to work with!
#28
You can use the same piece of muslin and just change the thread color too.
I think it looks great! Remember, you're looking at 1 section from a foot away. Once it gets on a bed or hangs on a wall, it will look gorgeous!
I think it looks great! Remember, you're looking at 1 section from a foot away. Once it gets on a bed or hangs on a wall, it will look gorgeous!
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http://www.qnntv.com/aspx/qnn/default.aspx
here's the link to check out QNN, I think it's it's quilter network news or something like that. LOL
here's the link to check out QNN, I think it's it's quilter network news or something like that. LOL
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