I need to work on my FMQ. I do fine on a sandwich, but trying to FMQ even a small quilt just does not work. I can't co-ordinate my hand speed with machine speed. I have practiced, but it just doesn't seem to improve at all. :thumbdown:

I am working on FMQ also. Trying to do the Leah Day class on Craftsy and also just took some classes from Pam Clarke. She is great and I do much better in the class room then on the discipline to sit down and make time for Craftsy classes.

Also trying to improve my needle turn applique.

Instead of trying to make the little stipples try doing a large stipple. You can always refine it once you can do the larger size. I do a large stipple, just can't get the hang of the small ones. I really like the large stipple better than the small. I don't care for heavy quilting on my quilts. Looks great on other, just MHO.

i am still trying to master binding. I have such a "time" when I do corners.

Marilee

Jeanne,

Although i have never done it I do have a friend who wants to teach me.

HERE is a link to a gorgeous quilt.


Traunto is where you "stuff" extra batting/filling into a design and quilt around
the design to give the look of "puffiness".

marilee, me too! I get in a hurry to finish...my corners suffer!
sandy

Ladies,

I struggled with corners for a long time. Check out the Articles on the QB Articles section. I promise it will help you.

Jeanette Frantz

I have had my viking for 6 years snd just discovered I have a new machine in my machine. I am getting excited to try FMQ with mine plus add embroidery to some of my quilts plus all of the feet that I have discovered. It helps when you read and look at you books that come with your machine. :)

Lovely stitching Mariatherese from Sweden

For the ladies who are having trouble with binding. This has very helpful photos.

wendysknitch.wordpress.com/.../tutorial-quilt-binding-with-mitered-corners

I hope this will help you. Happy binding.

Sorry about link - you will need to type it into your search engine.