diannemc

Ok I have two tops ready...Which one would be easier to try free motion on?? The bright pink and yellow is all pieced where the cowboy quilt has got a lot of open space in the middle but it is larger??

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scowlkat

If you are new to FMQ, any inconsistencies or problems you have would be less evident on the pink quilt. They are both gorgeous so why not just make a quilt sandwich with some scraps and practice on that and then see how it goes?

diannemc

Thanks scowlkat..I have been doing a lot of practicing..A lot!!! I am trying to get brave enough to do a quilt..ugh

quiltmom04

I agree - I'd start on the pink one. There's a lot of opportunity on the cowboy one to use the hats and boots as a guide, but if you're just learning, it will be easier to just "wing it" on the pink one.

deema

Agreed. I've never FMQ yet, but I was thinking the pieced pink one is "busier" and would camouflage the stitching more, should it not be perfect. :)

Fiber Artist

Pink

amma

The pink one, maybe try some varigated thread too :D:D:D

quilttiludrop

It's been recommended to me a couple of times to practice on a white board drawing designs to preview FMQ. You can also use drawing paper, if you don't have access to a white board. Have fun!

Sadiemae

I think it depends on the color of thread that you plan to use as to which would be easier to hide bobbles.

Mariposa

Pink one would "hide" things better~