|
Breathe deeply and relax
Put on your favorite music Take breaks as often as needed Did I say put on your favorite music? |
Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose
If you are changing the thread to something different than your practice sandwich, you may need to check again on a another practice sandwich....it can make a difference in the tension. Good Luck!
Other than that, GO FOR IT! |
Originally Posted by psquared52
I'm a relative novice at FMQ but it's something I really want to be able to do well so I am always practicing. I do find my FMQ gets better as I get "warmed up" so I start at the bottom corner. That way the my initial jerky movements won't be so noticeable since they are on the bottom.
|
Go for it!
|
take it slowly and all will go well.
|
Go Girl, Go!! I felt the same way and was so surprised at how well my first quilt went with the simple meandering pattern. You just have to fight the fear.
|
I know it will be gorgeous!! Show us when you are finished :-D
|
Originally Posted by MellieKQuilter
At my first REAL attempt at FMQ... I have practiced my little heart out on a sample sandwich, got the tension just right, bought the perfect thread for the quilt today... so all I have left is to just do it!!
I AM SCARED!! :lol: |
Melanie, just do it! If it works for you then maybe I will get the courage up to try. Good Luck.
Jeanne |
Go for it Good Luck!!!!
|
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:09 PM. |