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quiltmom04 11-23-2012 11:59 AM

Since you asked.... You have a good eye for design. I love the way your quilting is not the conventional meandering or cross-hatching. The movement across the piece is wonderful and you have a good smooth line. But until the stitching along edges of the piece get smoother and more accurate, I might suggest you try to match the thread to the piece. But largely - good job!

hperttula123 11-23-2012 01:08 PM

Great work. Sometimes I draw out what I want to quilt on paper. Over and over until I get it right(or really close). It really helps when I go to quilt it. I can picture it in my head and it is much easier to do.

Sande 11-23-2012 01:40 PM

I am so impressed. I am very nervous about trying free hand quilting!

sunnymom 11-23-2012 04:56 PM

You are off to a great start. It just takes tons of practice! :)

debcavan 11-23-2012 05:10 PM

It gets

Originally Posted by ruthrings (Post 5672782)
Wow! You're off to a great start. I took a free-motion class a few weeks ago and our instructor emphasized again and again the smooth curves, which yours are. I can see how they're off center, etc., but you're a natural for the most difficult part.

It gets easier the more you do. I agree it looks very smooth

nstitches4u 11-23-2012 08:58 PM

Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

Nonna Judi 11-24-2012 07:34 PM

Looks like a great first attempt to me! I would hate to show you my first try at FMQ!LOL

solstice3 11-25-2012 04:03 PM

congrats on a major accomplishment.

ube quilting 11-25-2012 04:34 PM

You are off to a great start and so smart to practice on a small project that will be a useable item. Keep on practicing this way on small items and you will eventually fly!
peace

jamsbuying 11-26-2012 06:50 AM

Your stitches look great.... nice and even! I still have a problem with even stitching.


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