Fmq
I compare FMQ in quilting to being able to do jumps while ice skating.
One can still enjoy making a quilt without being able to FMQ - and I think people can enjoy ice skating if they are unable to do jumps. |
Absolutely! But it's fun to try both.
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But I've never heard of someone breaking a bone while practicing FMQ.
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Originally Posted by dunster
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But I've never heard of someone breaking a bone while practicing FMQ.
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I used to ice skate when I was younger, but couldn't do more than a hop on the ice. I did enjoy doing twirls though! My FMQ is much better than my skating was and I've got a long way to go to be as good as I want to be!! I quilt my own quilts on a DSM and am always trying new things. No one's ever been disappointed with my quilts, so I guess I must do ok! Certainly no where near as good as the long-armers!
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
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I compare FMQ in quilting to being able to do jumps while ice skating.
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Thank goodness my trusty Babylock has some decorative stitches to get me by for now . Practice does NOT make perfect in my case. Is it easier if you use a template as I have too many sharp turns.:mad:
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It is easier to mark your quilt lines on your quilt (I like Crayola Ultra Clean markers or crayons) and start with a larger design. Leah Day recommends a 2" design for beginners. Probably 1" would be fine, too. The important thing is to pick a very simple design to start with and work from there. Too many of us pick fancy FMQ designs & then are frustrated when we can't do them as our first design. Reality sets in pretty quickly with FMQ.
That said, yes, there are plenty of beautiful quilts with only straight line quilting. |
Easier to glide over fabric than ice. Jump!- no way in both dangerous.
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Yes, I'm with you. I'm hoping to master at least the basics.
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