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Beautiful quilt! I only hand quilt, but do want to learn to FMQ, just haven't worked up the nerve yet!!! On my to do list along with a million other things!
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Originally Posted by dkabasketlady
Beautiful quilt! I only hand quilt, but do want to learn to FMQ, just haven't worked up the nerve yet!!! On my to do list along with a million other things!
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I would set it aside for a while and put a few sandwiches (blocks with top,batting and backing) together and just keep practicing your FMQ until you feel comfortable with it. and I would also use the 505 basting spray to keep the puckers out. Just my opinion, I feel if you put that much time into piecing it you might be so much happier quilting it yourself. Good luck to you!
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This center design is exactly the next quilt our church group is planning to do for our fundraiser. Your colors are so rich. Can't believe this is only your 5th quilt top.
I agree with the basting spray use. It will help tremendously. Also agree, you might want to practice on something else before you tackle this project. I decided several months ago, that I would tackle smaller projects with my long arm to work on skills. Those quilts will go to local lap quilt charities while I am "learning". That way, I am also not wasting fabrics or my time. Seems like a win/win situation. Just relax and enjoy the process. We all have a little "wrinkle" or two from time to time. When the project is completed, bet you won't even be able to find your "boo-boos" . Keep posting your beautiful work. |
Originally Posted by belmer
I would set it aside for a while and put a few sandwiches (blocks with top,batting and backing) together and just keep practicing your FMQ until you feel comfortable with it. and I would also use the 505 basting spray to keep the puckers out. Just my opinion, I feel if you put that much time into piecing it you might be so much happier quilting it yourself. Good luck to you!
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Originally Posted by annieshane
This center design is exactly the next quilt our church group is planning to do for our fundraiser. Your colors are so rich. Can't believe this is only your 5th quilt top.
I agree with the basting spray use. It will help tremendously. Also agree, you might want to practice on something else before you tackle this project. I decided several months ago, that I would tackle smaller projects with my long arm to work on skills. Those quilts will go to local lap quilt charities while I am "learning". That way, I am also not wasting fabrics or my time. Seems like a win/win situation. Just relax and enjoy the process. We all have a little "wrinkle" or two from time to time. When the project is completed, bet you won't even be able to find your "boo-boos" . Keep posting your beautiful work. I'm definitely going to try the basting spray. That's a good idea about making small projects for charities. Would love to have a long arm...maybe some day. I've thought about the John Flynn System, but have heard pros & cons. I have a home sewing machine that does FMQ. You'll have to send me pictures of your long arm projects. |
Love the centre. Good luck with the quilting. Not that advanced myself yet.
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Originally Posted by Oklahoma Suzie
be sure to do alot of basting, either with pins or the spray
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Awesome colors!!
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Post pictures when you are finished. Nice colors.
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