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Old 04-10-2013, 04:56 PM
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Just putting up some pix of my first FMQ exercises & scribbles...
This is where I started. Got an ok handle on this ~ 1/2" meandering, I think. I tried to make bigger ones, but couldn't...had to stay smallish:
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Then it all went to poop...started getting tired.
Scribbles and proof that I can't turn left ↓

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Loop-de-loops were so-so:

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Different stuff
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Second round of loopies were better, but you can tell exactly where I started to get tired (top left). This was after about another 20 minutes or so

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Old 04-10-2013, 05:07 PM
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It takes a lot of practice to get good doesn't it? But this is the best way t go - I'm thinking they look pretty good. That is what I should be doing right now instead of playing on the computer. Keep up the good work.
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Old 04-10-2013, 05:14 PM
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Look at you go! It gets easier, believe me. You'll build up an incredible amount of endurance. You've tackled quite a lot of designs and I can see you are going to be an excellent FMQer! Relax those shoulders, dance with the fabric, lose yourself in the patterns, and you'll accomplish beautiful designs!
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I agree with Nammie. I wish I could do this good. Just keep going. It will come.
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it's all about practice, this is how we all start out.your doing great.
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Looking good!!!!
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Interesting looking at your work..some of the patterns look exactly like the ones I've been using on the quilt I've got going! Especially the loop-de-loops and the horizonal back-and-forth pattern. Keep up the good work!
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You are doing great. I should be practicing as you are. Great job!!
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You are doing great!!!
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That is some great meander work! You are really doing well.
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