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QUILT4JOY 10-08-2010 07:41 PM
Originally Posted by renee765
While I was meandering (FMQ) on a lap quilt today, it occurred to me that it would be a lot easier if I meandered the opposite way we usually sew: that is, instead of directing the fabric from me through to the back of the machine, instead I tried meandering by moving the fabric from the back of the machine towards me. This way I could clearly see what I had already quilted so I didn't have to worry about crossing lines, etc. After I tried this, it was so easy that I got the feeling that I have to be the last quilter on earth to figure this out.
Awesome. I only just recently figured that out myself. It is soooo much easier. Another quilter suggested another trick for FMQ. Turn the machine so the end of the sewing machine is facing you and move the fabric sideways. Haven't tried that one yet but it sounds like a great idea.

ladyredhawk 10-08-2010 07:55 PM
wouldn't that be like turning the the machine sideways with the needle in front and the belt wheel in back

mpeters1200 10-09-2010 05:39 AM
Originally Posted by ladyredhawk
wouldn't that be like turning the the machine sideways with the needle in front and the belt wheel in back
That is correct. When you drop the feed dogs, your machine won't be pulling the fabric. Some quilter's find the quilt sandwich easier to maneuver when the machine is facing the other direction.

I just tried it myself the first time. It wasn't too bad. I'm more intimidated by the FMQ itself and it's challenges than machine placement.

Jeanniejo 10-09-2010 05:55 AM
I have always done it that way but thought I was backwards !! It has worked for me. Besides no one ever sees me when I do FMQ as I close my door and tell everyone to leave me alone so I can concentrate. FMQ definately takes my complete attention!!

Annz 10-09-2010 01:42 PM
I have done that on other things but did not know I could do it on a whole quilt. Thanks for the tip.

katied772 10-09-2010 01:44 PM
Probably a silly question: What is FMQ?

cbuchanan 10-16-2010 06:09 AM
That's the way I've always done it. Would have never thought of doing it the opposite way.

Pastor_Ruth 10-16-2010 07:14 PM
ok I will cave and try FMQ one more time! Maybe this will work for me.

tjradj 10-16-2010 07:42 PM
Shoot, you caught me! I love this method. It's the only way I can get "loop de loops" in the borders to be anywhere close to the same size.
Go for it. I'll keep the quilt police at bay. :o)

Crlyn 10-16-2010 11:35 PM
Well then I'm going to have to try this, maybe, just maybe this time I'll get it! :D


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