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Old 07-18-2018, 01:02 PM
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I bought a mid-arm last September and practiced a little bit last fall. Now that I'm really retired (I was a long-term substitute teacher last year), I am back to learning how to use my machine. A friend gave me this donation quilt for more practice. I watched the instructional video yesterday morning and quilted yesterday afternoon and this morning. Now I'm looking forward to getting some more quilts ready to go so I can practice different quilting motifs!
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Old 07-18-2018, 01:38 PM
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nicely done
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Old 07-18-2018, 01:41 PM
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If practice makes perfect it looks like you are there. Great looking quilting on your "practice" quilt. Nice of your friend to give you that top to work on.
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Looks great. Angela Walters is my favorite quilting teacher. She has many free videos online and several books out. I have made some practice sandwiches about the size of a big placemat, using old or ugly fabric. I try to practice different motifs on those, and when I have confidence, I move to a real quilt. I bought a sit down longarm last Spring. Aren't they wonderful?
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Looks like you are a fast learner!
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Looking good!
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Congrats on a great finish and your retirement.
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That's looks great! Glad you are enjoying your mid arm.

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Very nice!
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Looks good. Have fun in your retirement.
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