My First Free Motion!!
07-17-2011, 01:38 PM
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You did fantastic! I am about to finish my first large (queen +) size on my machine and went through the same stages you did. If I get up the nerve I'll post pictures of mine when I'm done. I started in the middle and it was awful trying to move all that material around on my standard size machine. I ripped out and resewed a lot. But I'm not one to give up so I kept at it and am now nearly done. Far from perfect, but I call it my practice quilt. I question if it's possible to do that large a quilt perfectly on a standard machine. And I tend to get carried away with trying maybe too many designs. Oh well! Keep reminding myself it's fun. :lol: I do have fun FMQ, especially when it's going well. Look forward to seeing your progress pictures.
07-17-2011, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by shirleyd
You did fantastic! I am about to finish my first large (queen +) size on my machine and went through the same stages you did. If I get up the nerve I'll post pictures of mine when I'm done. I started in the middle and it was awful trying to move all that material around on my standard size machine. I ripped out and resewed a lot. But I'm not one to give up so I kept at it and am now nearly done. Far from perfect, but I call it my practice quilt. I question if it's possible to do that large a quilt perfectly on a standard machine. And I tend to get carried away with trying maybe too many designs. Oh well! Keep reminding myself it's fun. :lol: I do have fun FMQ, especially when it's going well. Look forward to seeing your progress pictures.
Thank you very much!
I also wonder if I can use my standard machine into something big!
The first test of 23 "x 40" was so bad that I was intimidated and gave up everything for almost a year!
These rugs are 21 "x 33" and is partly complicated by the size of me.
Next follows will be even bigger and see what happens.
But I think for those of us with standard machines the best option would be a QAYG! Something else I try!
Please let me know when you finish yours to see!
A hug!
07-17-2011, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Marvel
This turned out great. I have been sort of afraid to try this yet. Probably soon I will try this. I thought it would be nice for the crib quilts I make. Then on to bigger things.
Thank you very much!
One of the girls said it clearly: "The worst is the first step!" Then you're in the dance and they only have to learn to dance!
I hope the anime soon!
A hug!
07-17-2011, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by GV09
Originally Posted by shirleyd
You did fantastic! I am about to finish my first large (queen +) size on my machine and went through the same stages you did. If I get up the nerve I'll post pictures of mine when I'm done. I started in the middle and it was awful trying to move all that material around on my standard size machine. I ripped out and resewed a lot. But I'm not one to give up so I kept at it and am now nearly done. Far from perfect, but I call it my practice quilt. I question if it's possible to do that large a quilt perfectly on a standard machine. And I tend to get carried away with trying maybe too many designs. Oh well! Keep reminding myself it's fun. :lol: I do have fun FMQ, especially when it's going well. Look forward to seeing your progress pictures.
Thank you very much!
I also wonder if I can use my standard machine into something big!
The first test of 23 "x 40" was so bad that I was intimidated and gave up everything for almost a year!
These rugs are 21 "x 33" and is partly complicated by the size of me.
Next follows will be even bigger and see what happens.
But I think for those of us with standard machines the best option would be a QAYG! Something else I try!
Please let me know when you finish yours to see!
A hug!
07-18-2011, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by shirleyd
Originally Posted by GV09
Originally Posted by shirleyd
You did fantastic! I am about to finish my first large (queen +) size on my machine and went through the same stages you did. If I get up the nerve I'll post pictures of mine when I'm done. I started in the middle and it was awful trying to move all that material around on my standard size machine. I ripped out and resewed a lot. But I'm not one to give up so I kept at it and am now nearly done. Far from perfect, but I call it my practice quilt. I question if it's possible to do that large a quilt perfectly on a standard machine. And I tend to get carried away with trying maybe too many designs. Oh well! Keep reminding myself it's fun. :lol: I do have fun FMQ, especially when it's going well. Look forward to seeing your progress pictures.
Thank you very much!
I also wonder if I can use my standard machine into something big!
The first test of 23 "x 40" was so bad that I was intimidated and gave up everything for almost a year!
These rugs are 21 "x 33" and is partly complicated by the size of me.
Next follows will be even bigger and see what happens.
But I think for those of us with standard machines the best option would be a QAYG! Something else I try!
Please let me know when you finish yours to see!
A hug!
QAYG means Quilt as you gou.
Lo he visto sólo en vídeos: 1) [url] http://youtu.be/BZF-0I4uTqU [url] y 2) [url] http://youtu.be/-pL36s08wg4 [url]
Note that I do not understand what they say I only see the images and looks like something that could be done!
I hope to see your photos!
Thank you for sharing this!
A big hug!
07-18-2011, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by debcavan
When you have your quilt sandwich pinned together or tacked together every four inches, you can start anywhere you want. If there is excess in a block, you keep it in that block. I like to start on the sides to that I can then cut away excess batting and backing. I need it to hold on to while quilting the edges.
I love free motion. You should be very proud of yours. It is definitely practice, practice, practice.
I love free motion. You should be very proud of yours. It is definitely practice, practice, practice.
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