First FMQ attempt
 

I finally got brave enough to try real FMQ on a real quilt. I am using my new open toe foot. And it wasn't that hard to do. Looks like I still need practice LOL

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I love using FMQ on panels or following the design in the print. It's a great way to practice. I just did one that has some birds on it. It makes them stand out. I think the trickiest part of FMQ is having smooth curves.

That's pretty wonderful for a first attempt!

I think that looks great!

Watson

Great job!

That is striking! It really makes the daisy pop.

Way to go!

I’m still not brave enough to do much of it but I have a quilt block from my LQS that needs some FMQ on the stems and flowers. Luckily, it’s a small amount. Lol!

Connie

Good start, Nan, and kudoes for being brave and just doing it. Definitely takes a lot of practice to build muscle memory, get into a rhythm, remember to breathe and not hold a death grip on the fabric. It's getting more fun for me every time, but I was sweating on my first "real" attempt.

Nancy that looks good. :)

Thanks for all the kind words and kudos. It would be great to know that I've inspired some others to just go for it. The completed quilt was just posted here: https://www.quiltingboard.com/pictur...ml#post7970428

Looks good.

If this is a first attempt, I can't imagine what your work will be like in 2-3 quilts from now. Excellent!

I think it is a great job. Keep up the good work.

Your first attempt is terrific!

Wonderful job! Just go for it!

looks really nice

Very nice FMQ. Just doing it is all it takes.

I take turns with two machines. One foot pedal is easier to use. I just need to quilt on the Juki and piece on the other.

Kudos to you. You did something I haven't been able to do. You are on your way. BrendaK

You are off to a marvelous start! I like how you did your flower petals and your spiral in the center looks great.

If that is your first try at FMQ, you’re on your way to stitching wonderful things. You seem to have the knack already.

It appears that you are on your way to success with a new facet of quilting. There is so much printed and filmed about FMQ. There is no shortage of information. It is like swimming-you have to get wet to do it. I really love to do FMQ. But, each of us has to find our own way to do it; machines, foot, sliders or no sliders, hoops or no hoops, gloves or no gloves. Try them to see what works for you. But, keep going. You are definitely on the right track. Happy quilting!

I'd say you did very well.. !

That looks great!

That's how we all started. Keep up the great, Brave work!

You did great!

thanks for the kind comments and the encouragement

I think starting is always the hardest part. Your first attempt is wonderful. Don't be so hard on yourself. As you can see on your finished project, it looks great and adds a lot of texture to the flowers. The recipient won't have their nose two inches from the quilt to inspect. Keep going, you have done the hard part.

You did a great job for a first attempt. Keep practicing!!! You will get better with every project!! The texture you created is great!! Keep on FMQ!!!

Your FMQ looks great.

That is outstanding!

It doesn't look like your first time.

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You did a great job! Keep it up!

Curves are my biggest obstacle as I learn to FMQ. I actually like to do them when they turn out well, but have not gotten that steady hand thing down yet. I love the courage QuiltnNan has to attempt so many small curves and Share it with others. I think it looks great.

Shoot, gal. You're doing so much better than I do, and I've been doing it for a few years now. Good job!!

Good Job, you wouldn't want to see my first attempt! Went back to straight line quilting on the machine. I still do a lot of hand quilting though. I find it quite relaxing.

I think you did a great job! You've given the daisy dimension and it's lovely!

I love that flower! It is great, you are off to a wonderful start!

Well done!!