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:

You will do great!

You go girl!!!

Go ahead!!!......Jump in the deep end!

Remember - breathe

:D

you can do it! keeping my fingers crossed for you :)

vrmmmmm vrmmmm rev those engines up - GO!

:) You can do it!

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!

Ahh, gotcha! Will do!

Keep with it!!! Its so worth it!

Go for it, we want to see when it done.

You can do it. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

You Go Girl!

You are going to do just fine. Remember to go slower when you round a corner or curve. And remember to post us a picture.

Good luck!

Have fun! Its addictive!

I hope so!! :-)

Breathe...

You will do fine. Just remember to relax and breathe.

Have fun!

I do know what you mean. I am practicing too.

Hope it went well for you! Waiting for pics!

Are you addicted yet? lol

I'll repeat what's been said, relax and breathe.

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.

you can do it :thumbup:

this will be exciting. you'll have sooo many new creations. I use a lot of practice 'sandwiches' as coasters or 'trivets'. Waste not, want not.

Just pretend you've been doing it for years! Go for it!

Sounds like you have done every thing possible to get ready. Just remember we have a love/hate relationship with our rippers. :D

Breathe deeply and relax

Put on your favorite music

Take breaks as often as needed

Did I say put on your favorite music?

DITTO

Other than that, GO FOR IT!

Exactly right! Even if I'm not a novice anymore at FMQ, the first 2-3 minutes are always harded. Be patient with youlself. Allow you to make mistake, it will take the pressure off. Can't wait for you to tell us how it went.

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

So....how did it go :?:

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!!!!