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penski 06-17-2010 12:14 PM

i like it ( would be better if i had a longarm
machine) to me it makes the quilt come alive and complete, also it means im am that much closer to starting my next project!!!

Tweety2911 06-17-2010 12:40 PM

Tracing a design on tracing paper and placing it on a prepared quilt square of muslin fabric (front and back) and just practice, practice and practice some more. Eventually you will realize that you are pretty good at simple designs and will want to expand your talents. Wish you luck!

Ellasgran 06-17-2010 05:48 PM

I'm just up the road in Jefferson - hello Georgians!! Lived in Lawrenceville 26 years.

Beachbound 06-17-2010 06:10 PM

waving back!!!!! Jefferson is lovely! Away from the traffic!

rahaube 06-17-2010 07:03 PM


Originally Posted by craftybear
I think I will make small samples and to practice on them first before going to a quilt

I am making some placemats, coasters and potholders to practice on.

What a wonderful idea. This way even your practice time is rewarded not only rewarded with a new skill but some completed projects.

kwiltkrazy 06-17-2010 07:24 PM

rahaube, your avatar is beautiful! Could we see a bigger picture of it?

grammyj 06-18-2010 10:16 AM

I would love to leard to FMQ but it's intimidating to me also I don't want to have to pic out if I mess up

wishiwerequilting 06-18-2010 10:19 AM

just work on something that is not important...even if it is potholders or placemats until you get the hang of it! once you learn, you will be glad you did!

grannypat7925 06-18-2010 10:39 AM

I will second that! It was very intimidating to me but once I got the hang of it I love it!!!! I still do mostly stippling as that is what appeals to me just now and it's what I can do best, but I hope to get into more intricate stuff before long!

Beachbound 06-18-2010 12:30 PM

I tried feathers today!!!!!!! I am laughing at how funny they look but I tried them!


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