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Draw out the designs you want to try on paper. Put an old needle in your machine and with no thread in the machine, stitch them out. Just drawing is different from getting used to moving what you are working on under the needle.
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There are a few drawing apps that you can d/l. Search for “drawing” and a bunch will pop up. “whiteboard” is one I have and I’m pretty sure it was free.
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Lori Kennedy's blog, The Inbox Jaunt has lots of lessons on doodling. She's big on that. Her blog is fun
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Originally Posted by Tartan
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Draw out the designs you want to try on paper. Put an old needle in your machine and with no thread in the machine, stitch them out. Just drawing is different from getting used to moving what you are working on under the needle.
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This looks like another great resource that I have now saved - thank you!
Originally Posted by SusieQOH
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Lori Kennedy's blog, The Inbox Jaunt has lots of lessons on doodling. She's big on that. Her blog is fun
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Originally Posted by psquared52
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I am trying to improve my fmq skills and know that muscle memory plays a big role. Does anyone know if there is a fmq app or book that you download and trace (either with your finger of apple pen) the pattern?
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Thanks for the many suggestions! I have fmq'd for years now so my skills are quite well developed. I want to expand my horizons now. I travel a lot and want the convenience and accessibility that an iPad offers so I can practice my FMQ. In a perfect world, I'd like a split screen....a fmq design on one side and blank side that allows me to practice it. I want the inspiration at my fingertips so that recreating that design idea is easier. Trying to use all this technology that's out there! I love reading all the suggestions...Thanks!
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Some wonderful ideas in this thread...I just usually doodle in a notebook like Rob but I’ll be checking out the My Doodle app.
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I'll use painter's paper. What is it and where do you buy it?
Originally Posted by LivelyLady
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I learned to fmq by watching different videos and practice, practice, and so much more practice. if I'm in a hurry, I'll use painter's paper and cut it the length of quilt, fold it like you would if you were making paper dolls, and then draw a design w/ a connecting line on the two folded sides. Unthread your needle and sew following the design. Open it up and pin to your quilt and free motion quilt away. The paper tears away like a dream.
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Originally Posted by psquared52
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Does anyone know if there is a fmq app or book that you download and trace?
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