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This is my first attempt at FMQ. The top was given to me by a family friend, she had chopped part of it out so I cut it down to a lap quilt size.

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There are areas that I think I could have done better, but I am happy with it. I did find that my machine does need to go into the shop. After about 15 minutes of quilting the motor was getting hot. I started to think --- It has not had any TLC for over 20 years, I think its time for a check up.

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I am still working on getting my binding straight and the same size on each side. If Wilma does not want the lap quilt back I am going to donate it to our local VA hospital.

Good for you - it's lovely!

Good job on this nice quilt!

Keep up the good work.

sweet quilt, well done!

Yeah for you. Keep at it. It gets easier the more FMQ you do.

It looks great to me. I admire the fact that you even attemped such a FMQ task. I would love to do the same on my machine, but I think I am afraid I will ruin a perfectly good quilt project. I know practice makes perfect but still... If you do get to donate it, it is sure to be well loved by someone.