First attempt at fmq!!
08-19-2011, 06:08 PM
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I am a 73 yr old lady (and I thought I had my BIG Girl Panties on) but I don't come near your FMQ. Tomorrow AM I am going to tackle the BIG JOB: I do fine on my practice piece but when I come to The Real Thing, I slow down and hence all the thread on the backing::: Hoping to get better and you have certainly helped my confidence::: Thank you
08-20-2011, 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by MargeD
Great job for a newbie at FMQ. Guess I'll have to put on my big girl panties too and jump in myself. I do almost always stitch in the ditch, but I need to broaden my horizons to do FMQ. I'm inspired.
08-20-2011, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberta Austin
Just joined so do not know what is fmq?
You use a darning foot and you're the one moving the quilt under the needle. No feed dogs....just you. Getting your foot (machine speed) and hands to move at just the right speed to keep everything in line is what you're trying to do. It's a lot of fun but it took me forever it seemed to take the plunge and I'm so happy to have finally done it. This is a great place to learn all sorts of techniques and any question you have will be answered. The people on this board are wonderful and I could have never done this without them. Have fun and welcome aboard!! :D
08-20-2011, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by SandraD
Wow - not bad! I'm still a hand quilter...too chicken to try. You did good!
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