Can't wait to see what you've done! You'll love it more each time you do it!

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-147740-1.htm#4041209

Here is the link with the finished product! Thank you for all the encouragement ladies!!

put on some music and relax! You'll do just fine. I totally "unquilted" a quilt that I did cause I wasn't happy with it, used a mustache trimmer and redid it!! So there are NO mistakes you can't undo

Pat

Great job :!:

Don't worry! You can do it!! Just "dive" into it. AND, don't worry if your stitches are different lengths.....you have to find your rhythm and it just takes time.

Breathe and relax, if you don't relax, it will show up in the stitches.

Jump in the water is great

Looks great! Good work!

Yes, breathe and don't clench your teeth!

Have a glass or two of wine and go for it!!!!!

You can do it....just believe in yourself!!!

That would have been PERFECT! But.. on a diet, and trying not to drink alcohol. UGH

you will be fine

just do it!!

Just do it!! I was scared my first time, but now I find it fun!!!

Feel the fear and do it anyway. You will be fine!

I feel the same way. Let us know how it goes for you!

GOOD for you!!! Good luck, I have such issues (lead foot, I think, lol)

my first attempt had many mistakes, sharp angles where there should be smooth curves, beautiful curves where there should have been angles, etc.... but in he end it was really quite pretty and not one of my friends (non quilters) could see an error. remember that unless we are judging a piece we see things as a whole. so forgive your mistakes and celebrate the whole. It will be beautiful.

The best advice I got was to sing while you machine quilt. It occupies part of your brain so you're not so totally concentrated on your quilting and you get better flow. I was skeptical when the teacher told us that but it seems to help.

Hmm, interesting tip! I will have to try that next time. :)

Remember that there are no quilt police here.

THANK GOODNESS!! Just our own critical eye. :)

You go girl!!!!

Post a picture! :)

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-147740-1.htm#4041209

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Put on your big girl panties and go for it! Know the feeling.

We are all behind ya!

I remember my first time doing that on a quilt, and I was scared too. But, I knew the only way to get over that and to learn was to just do it. I sure am glad I did. It's so much fun, and it gets easier everytime. Let us know how it goes.

You can do it! Relax and enjoy!

You can do it!!! You go girl!

I have confidence in you girl! You can do good.

Looking forward to seeing your quilting!!! You can do it :thumbup:

Good Lordy! I know how you feel! Best wishes and hope all goes well. I've been told the"First One" is yours alone - don't have to share with anyone! Have fun!

You're funny. What happens if you screw it up? You get a whippin'? Nah, just remember that if it gets away from you, take your foot off of the pedal! Now, take a deep breath and dig in! Vicky.

You can do this! Have confidence in yourself and get her done!

Go for it just take a deep breath and jump in you'll do great. Good Luck. Sue