What do you practice your Free Motion Quilting on?
#51
Originally Posted by amma
I have made pot holders out of mine LOL I put another layer of fabric over the front and back and cover up my FMQ :wink:
#53
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New Hampshire
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I practice before every quilting session. Have some scraps all made into sandwiches in a pile. Then I make potholders out of them. I find that quilting just a minute or so gets me into the "swing" of things, and my quilting looks so much better.
#55
Originally Posted by aneternalpoet
Ok, that explains it some for me.. Not sure how to drop the feed dogs, but will find out. But what you are saying about the special foot, that means to buy the quilting foot that is talked about? My adopted Quilting Mommy, lol, explained about that foot, so it sounds like I need to find out how to order one for my machine, since Walmart probably doesnt have them..
thanks.
thanks.
#57
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: NEW YORK
Posts: 366
Check on e-bay quite a few dealers out there with tons of different sewing feet they also state the different machines the feet are for. Best find out the model if it is a low or high shank. Also check on the site Brother Machines you may also be able to find an inst. manual.
#58
Many years ago, I had a box of fabric given to me. Much of it is only good for practicing on. I made a twin-sized quilt, using 2 of those pukey-looking fabrics for the top and backing (+ a new batting). It gives me a lot of "quilt" to practice on and, for me, it's better than using a bunch of scrap pieces.
#59
Have you seen this blog?
http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/
She shows a different free motion design each day. When you look at her blog, go to her posting of July 8th. She has different designs on different colored blocks, I think it would make a great wall hanging.
Recently I discovered 'Zentangles' and I've been doing them in thread on fabric for fabric postcards....it is great practice.
I've become addicted to making them. Now I need to move to a larger block size
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/
She shows a different free motion design each day. When you look at her blog, go to her posting of July 8th. She has different designs on different colored blocks, I think it would make a great wall hanging.
Recently I discovered 'Zentangles' and I've been doing them in thread on fabric for fabric postcards....it is great practice.
I've become addicted to making them. Now I need to move to a larger block size
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
zentangle postcards
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