meandering FMQ pattern
02-06-2010, 07:10 AM
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Practice is the key. An inexpensive way to do that is to double over some substantial paper towel and practice on that on your machine. You will only have used some thread instead of good fabric. You also save time not having to make the sandwiches.
This is a trick I learned in sewing class in Jr. High School for regular sewing lessons and it will work here also. WOW! Now that I think of it I learned it back in 1952! Guess I am getting older. LOL
This is a trick I learned in sewing class in Jr. High School for regular sewing lessons and it will work here also. WOW! Now that I think of it I learned it back in 1952! Guess I am getting older. LOL
02-06-2010, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Rymer
Hi All
is there a process to it? anyone have any pointers? do you even know what I'm talking about?? LOL.....any help is appreciated.
is there a process to it? anyone have any pointers? do you even know what I'm talking about?? LOL.....any help is appreciated.
02-06-2010, 07:16 AM
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I have been taught to make a sandwich using cheap muslin and the batting I most use and then practice on those pieces. There is something about the eye-hand coordination and practice that makes it work.
Unfortunately, the key is practice, practice, practice.....and then.....it clicks and you never forget it...like riding a bicycle.. :D
Unfortunately, the key is practice, practice, practice.....and then.....it clicks and you never forget it...like riding a bicycle.. :D
02-06-2010, 07:30 AM
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I would mark off my quilt in sections, (at least fourths, sometime more) with blue painters tape.
Originally Posted by Karen's Kreations
The best piece of advice I got when I started FMQ was to focus on just one area at a time and not get overwhelmed by the entire project. The quilting gloves also help me maintain control of the fabric.
02-06-2010, 07:30 AM
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been there and had that happen. It could be the pressure foot was not put down, or the tension of the upper and lower threads are off. keep practicing with samples and it will happen. the good thing is that is easy to undo with it so loopy. Good luck.
02-06-2010, 07:45 AM
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meandering if fun once you master it.
1. lower feed dogs as it's all free motion
2. Thread machine with good thread
3. Get a beat going, I use music
4. Their are patterns that you can purchases to practices with
5. If I want it really good, I use wash-a-way that I have marked with a pen, then follow the lines.
Once you have done it several times using the patterns, you have master it. Then it's just fun.
Also, keep the machine running at the same speed and let the phone ring till you get an area finished. I seems to move differently each day, so I try to finishes a block or area before leaving for the day.
1. lower feed dogs as it's all free motion
2. Thread machine with good thread
3. Get a beat going, I use music
4. Their are patterns that you can purchases to practices with
5. If I want it really good, I use wash-a-way that I have marked with a pen, then follow the lines.
Once you have done it several times using the patterns, you have master it. Then it's just fun.
Also, keep the machine running at the same speed and let the phone ring till you get an area finished. I seems to move differently each day, so I try to finishes a block or area before leaving for the day.
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