inadvertent squiggles when FMQing
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free motion tips post
Have fun learning to F-M quilt. Stop with the needle down. Never try to move the quilt before the needle goes Up and Down 1x in place. I learned this in a class. So in other words, just relax and take a stitch (or 2) without moving the quilt and then continue on your merry way. Practice stopping and starting on a sample quilt sandwich. Also check to be sure your quilt is not hanging off and causing drag. You should feel like your quilt is sliding freely. Last tip, if you can set your machine to Half speed, do so. Keeps you from taking off too fast when you are learning. Good luck!
Please Give me your favorite tips for Free-Motion Quilting Success
I almost forgot...check out the above post where I asked for the best tips for free motion quilting success.
Please Give me your favorite tips for Free-Motion Quilting Success
I almost forgot...check out the above post where I asked for the best tips for free motion quilting success.
Last edited by copycat; 08-11-2017 at 01:51 AM. Reason: add link to post with tips
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Please Give me your favorite tips for Free-Motion Quilting Success
I almost forgot...check out the above post where I asked for the best tips for free motion quilting success.
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