Instead of unpicking to reuse the piece, I just use a different colour of thread, that way I used the same piece a few times, trying out different designs.
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You can also practice without thread, to get the motion down, and reuse the same sandwich many times. Then move on to practicing with thread.
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I go to the thrift store and buy sheets and fleece blankets. Cut to size and sandwich then draw squares, triangles etc on them and practice fmq. Saves on paying a lot for fabric and batting.
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I think it is a good idea to use contrasting color thread, so you can see where you've been. I like the idea of not using any thread, as Mitty suggests, too.
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I use ugly fabric that I know will never go into a quilt.
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Someone here on the board in about the last two weeks or so suggested using water soluable thread which I thought was a great idea!! I picked out a small sandwich (about 18x24") and I'm not too eager to do that again. I used muslin I got on sale. There were a couple of good ideas here too. Good luck on what you try.
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Years ago at a AQS quilt show I found this package of different types of batting. I bought this specifically to practice my FMQ on, the squares are 18 inches and I just sandwich with any fabric I'm not trying to make a quilt I'm just trying to practice. Although I could have made a quilt out of it that wasn't what I wanted to do.
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That’s what I use. Cheap muslin and batting Square sandwiches
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You could use these practice panels: https://www.heartbeatquilting.com/sh...ric-Panels.htm
If you use water-soluable thread in the bobbin, you'll be able to soak the panel in water and reuse them as many times as you wish. Be sure to remove the water-soluable thread bobbin when you want to sew something that you want to keep. |
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