Originally Posted by jamsbuying
(Post 4651991)
Thanks for asking this question. I'm enjoying the advice...
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I'm working on it but I am having a real hard time moving the material around under the needle. I am using flannel on the back. Could that be the reason it doesn't want to slide? Should I turn it over and put the cotton side on the bottom or woould that not be a good idea?
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Make sure you put your gloves on; you'd not believe the difference that makes when moving the fabric. If you don't have the quilters gloves you can use the cheap gardening gloves with the rubber dots on the palm and fingers; those will work. Like everyone says; relax.
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FMQing does take practice. Takes practice to establish your own rhythm, speed of your machine, etc. I practice on placemats as they are a great size and then the time to FMQ is on something I can use!! I use Machingers (you can get them at JoAnn's)--they are a must! Also posture is important-relaxing your shoulders and stopping a lot to relax.
I took a class from an award winning FMQer on a domestic machine, Jill Shumacher. One thing I learned that has been very helpful is FMQ in a small square area, similar to a Fox Trot dance step, moving in a clockwise direction. Don't try to turn your project too much--only turn when you have finished in your small square area. Keep at it and don't give up! Good luck! |
Practice, practice, practice. I tried to teach myself but got frustrated and would have quit. Luckily, one of my LQS had a class in FMQ and it was the best class I have taken. Of course the teacher made all of the difference. She is very talented and more than willing to share her knowledge. She would be honest in how we were doing yet it did not feel like criticism, rather information. I feel very lucky in meeting her and all the other quilters in my quilt gild like her.
Anyway, her encouragement helped me to continue and each quilt is better than the last. Relax, have fun and keep us posted on how you are doing. |
Originally Posted by judymay
(Post 4652410)
I'm working on it but I am having a real hard time moving the material around under the needle. I am using flannel on the back. Could that be the reason it doesn't want to slide? Should I turn it over and put the cotton side on the bottom or woould that not be a good idea?
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If you have sashes, I found that by stitching in the ditch or around blocks first enables me to remove all the pins. This makes the quilt so much lighter and easier to FMQ in the squares.
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