msrosecooks

I feel you Randy, the pictures I have in my head when fmq don't always come out either. Will keep trying.......

Yooper32

I think you are a bit hard on yourself. It takes a large dose of "manly" courage to jump off the diving board into the FMQ pool and when you hit, you have to make waves or sink. You have just discovered that it aint easy. To be honest, your first efforts are not all that bad at all. The biggest word in FMQ is practice and after that thought, perhaps two glasses of wine are called for. Keep up the learning spirit.

jbj137

I love the Stars, Colors, & Quilting.

rural01

I just finished my first free-motion quilting project. I was reluctant to fall in love with the finished quilt, but then I washed it. OMG, the many quilting imperfections melted into the background as the texture between the quilted and non-quilted portions of the fabric worked their magic. Now, it is my favorite quilt. Your quilt is beautiful and believe me, it will grow on you. Just wash it.

CountryHouseQuilter

You did a GREAT job!!!! I remember my first time. And I proudly display it every year at Christmas, and everyone loves it. So don't say this is ruined, it's a work of art. And remember, you're not suppose to look at a quilt from 3" away. 3Ft. is the distance.

I am trying to perfect my quilting, and there are a couple good books out there to help. I love this book: Guide To Machine Quilting by Diane Gaudynski. Here is a link to it on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Machine-...otion+quilting

Keep up the GREAT work, we want to see more!!

bibi

I think your quilt is beautiful. And no you did not ruin it. Don't be so critical of yourself. I wish I could do FMQ as well as you.

IBQUILTIN

Randy, it isn't ruined at all. You just need to make a quilt sandwich and practice practice practice

matraina

I don't think it's bad at all. For the first time, you did great. It takes a long time to get the hang of it. Practice, practice, practice.

Elfi2

I think your quilt looks good!!! I don't think the quilting is that bad, I wouldn't unstitch it, just bring in a new fashion called "wonky quilting"!!! Good luck for the next one!!!

Sewbeeit2

Great job..I think the quiitand the quilting is really great...you should see my first one....yeeeeekkkkks
i have a friend whose son has back injury and he is thinking of quilting. I hope to show him your beauty....