A little FMQ, please.
10-18-2013, 05:15 AM
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A little FMQ, please.
I usually cop out and do straight line quilting but I really would like to improve my FMQ skills. I found this really nice blog that has a lot of FMQ tutorials. Yesterday, I decided to try one of them. I find practice sandwiches boring so I made a mug rug and tried my hand at it. The blog is http://theinboxjaunt.com/2013/10/15/...rfect-pumpkin/
And here is my handiwork.
And here is my handiwork.
10-18-2013, 05:35 AM
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Great job ... and thanks for the site link!
I'm like you ... I take it more seriously if I am doing something for "real" instead of a practice sandwich.
Here's another idea that I did ... I chose a front and backing fabric and make purpose sandwiches (not practice sandwiches). On each I practice whatever I want and then they will be joined together as a QAYG quilt. Sometimes it's trying out a new FMQ design or idea I have. Sometimes it's to get my machine set up and to get myself warmed up, before I go at whatever I am doing. I did 12-1/2" unfinished blocks, though the next time they will be larger (16-18"?) as it gives a larger work space. Of course, not as large as a full quilt, but definitely closer in a simulation.
I'm like you ... I take it more seriously if I am doing something for "real" instead of a practice sandwich.
Here's another idea that I did ... I chose a front and backing fabric and make purpose sandwiches (not practice sandwiches). On each I practice whatever I want and then they will be joined together as a QAYG quilt. Sometimes it's trying out a new FMQ design or idea I have. Sometimes it's to get my machine set up and to get myself warmed up, before I go at whatever I am doing. I did 12-1/2" unfinished blocks, though the next time they will be larger (16-18"?) as it gives a larger work space. Of course, not as large as a full quilt, but definitely closer in a simulation.
10-18-2013, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Great job ... and thanks for the site link!
I'm like you ... I take it more seriously if I am doing something for "real" instead of a practice sandwich.
Here's another idea that I did ... I chose a front and backing fabric and make purpose sandwiches (not practice sandwiches). On each I practice whatever I want and then they will be joined together as a QAYG quilt. Sometimes it's trying out a new FMQ design or idea I have. Sometimes it's to get my machine set up and to get myself warmed up, before I go at whatever I am doing. I did 12-1/2" unfinished blocks, though the next time they will be larger (16-18"?) as it gives a larger work space. Of course, not as large as a full quilt, but definitely closer in a simulation.
I'm like you ... I take it more seriously if I am doing something for "real" instead of a practice sandwich.
Here's another idea that I did ... I chose a front and backing fabric and make purpose sandwiches (not practice sandwiches). On each I practice whatever I want and then they will be joined together as a QAYG quilt. Sometimes it's trying out a new FMQ design or idea I have. Sometimes it's to get my machine set up and to get myself warmed up, before I go at whatever I am doing. I did 12-1/2" unfinished blocks, though the next time they will be larger (16-18"?) as it gives a larger work space. Of course, not as large as a full quilt, but definitely closer in a simulation.
10-18-2013, 05:44 AM
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Your pumpkin is sew cute! I posted a picture of my Oak Leaf table topper from the same site last week. I also love the pumpkin she did this Tuesday. She makes the step by step pictures easy to follow.
10-18-2013, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Tartan
Your pumpkin is sew cute! I posted a picture of my Oak Leaf table topper from the same site last week. I also love the pumpkin she did this Tuesday. She makes the step by step pictures easy to follow.
10-18-2013, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by sparkys_mom
Yes, I found the mug rug a bit small to work on. I'm not enthralled with the QAYG methods but I'm thinking placemats would be good and I actually need some.
Only problem ... I don't use/like placemats. Do the odd one, but with no need, then!!!
I've also been sandwiching up some of the long lost forgotten UFOs that are somewhat in the I-don't-care-what-happens-to-them-stage as practice pieces. At least they can have a purpose, even if they are not the best looking!
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