Your quilt is lovely. Did you hand cut the pieces or do them on an Accuquilt? I just bought the die for Hunter's Star and am anxious to try it.

Marcia

Marcia, I cut them by hand. The fabrics are those that I had originally chosen to do Bonnie Hunter's Mystery, but then I was going to be gone the entire time the clues came out, so I decided to use them in her version of Hunter's Star with the string blocks. I've been following all the posting of Good Fortune and really like your's and especially like your Allietair quilt. That one is so striking. I envy you a bit for getting in on her class with Smith Mountain. That is one that I've got on my bucket list too. I've noticed all the helpful hints you have given so many of us on this site and really appreciate your helpfulness. I'm struggling with this quilt yet, but learned that it is probably because my meandering is too "tight". It would have been done by now if I didn't make them so close together.

I think you are on the right track with the designs you have chosen. Just keep practicing. Gloves will help a lot. I use Machingers... snug fitting and lightweight so my hands stay cool.

That's a very pretty quilt! I couldn't bring myself to practice on it but I admire your bravery......and your FMQ looks fine!

I love your beautiful quilt. I would leave it as is.

I think your fmq looks fine. Keep going.
I try to relax, try singing while fmq.
Do it for 15 minutes at a time.
I draw the fmq on paper before I start, it helps.
Good luck.
Annette