My very first quilt

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05-21-2010, 07:30 AM

#41

omak

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I like it! I think it is terrific! <wave>

05-21-2010, 09:46 AM

#42

GrammaNan

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Your first quilt is amazing.

05-21-2010, 09:53 AM

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dawn payne

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Amazing!I never could have made one this involved for my 1st.

05-21-2010, 10:14 AM

#44

magpiefeather

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Friendship stars was a great choice for your first quilt! I like it very much and the layout is nicely balanced. It sparkles!

05-21-2010, 10:17 AM

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bearisgray

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Looks good. I like the color selection and placement of the stars.

05-21-2010, 10:17 AM

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jljack

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Nice work for your first quilt!! You will definately improve with each work you do. I would try straight line quilting for a while to get the feel of handling your quilts on the machine, and then practice FMQ on a practice quilt sandwich for a good while before doing a real quilt. Give yourself plenty of time so you aren't nervous any more. You'll be so much happier than if you end up having to rip, rip, rip!! Uuughhh!!!

05-21-2010, 10:41 AM

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omak

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jljack

Keep in mind that straight stitch quilting uses a different foot than free motion quilting (FMQ) ... a walking foot is an excellent foot for the straight stitch. An embroidery/darning foot (depending on the age of your sewing machine) is used for FMQ. <wave>