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03-13-2013, 07:29 AM
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[QUOTE=fatquarters;5925444]so, I'm curious, this is something I need for a straight line, are there other shapes that help with FMQ. I am new to FMQ and am just trying to learn, so any tricks are great. I know I need one of these
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I don't understand the process - do you guide the fabric with your right hand while holding the ruler (or straight edge) down with your left? Do you clamp it to the fabric? Do you clamp it to the machine somehow?
03-13-2013, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by plainpat
When we traveled in an RV,my husband had a couple squares cut for me at a glass/window business.Does Lowes sell/cut plexiglass?
03-13-2013, 09:10 AM
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The reason I wanted it just 1-1/2 inches wide and 10 inches long was so it would fit nicely on the acrylic bed of my machine. Hopefully this picture will show you how it works. I put on my Machingers gloves for good grip and traction and because the ruler is narrow, I can have most of my hand on the quilt while still being able to hold the ruler. I just FMQ along it until I reach my thumb and then reposition my hands and ruler.
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