I whined on the board a few days ago about doing the fmq on this quilt. I have a sewing machine with only a 5 1/2" throat space and the quilt is almost a queen size...wore me out! Several board members gave me the encouragement that I needed to keep going. The picture is a bit dark. DH (who is 6'4") is holding it up for me and I tried to get a close up of the quilting. I do like it better than I thought I would. I guess I will chalk it up to being lots of practice for fmq. I gave it to my parents and they loved it. Just like you all told me that they would...they didn't even notice the fmq mistakes. Thanks for the encouragement.

Lucky parents! My own mother's favorite colors. You did a very fine job.

Wow, bravo! Fmq-ing in a tiny space. Well done. Sure they love it.

Looks great to me. I am still intimidated about FMQ. What a great gift!

you did a great job, thanks for sharing with us

Wonderful! I think you did a spendid job! I have not yet tried FMQ.

If you gave it to me, I'd say, "Thank you very much. It's gorgeous."

You did great, once you are hooked there's no turning back. You'll be amazed that it gets easier every time. I'm trying to challenge myself to not do the same pattern twice. Practice new designs on paper it helps. Keep up the good work. Remember you did it from beginning to the end!!

i think you did a great job

Good job!

Beautiful quilt and beautiful quilting

Wow! You give me inspiration to try this again with my next quilt and save some money. Did you do it free hand or did you trace a pattern to follow on it?

Its a beautiful Quilt made with alot of Love it shows.

I bought the book Hooked on Feathers and you do it free hand.

Debbie, this quilt is beautiful & your FMQ looks great. Give yourself a big pat on the back, as I know you're tired. This is called a "labor of love" & it's Valentine's Day. Your parents will cherish the quilt because you made it.

Looks great!!!!

Wow, that looks really good! You did a fine job. Congratulations. Lucky parents!

you did a great job it is beautiful

Beautiful quilt. You really did a great job. Anybody would be proud to have it. Lucky parents.

Your parents should love it....good job.

Wonderful work, and O so pretty :-D :thumbup:

Your parents are going to love this quilt. I think your FM looks great. Lift your right arm, bend it at the elbow and pat yourself on your back. Great work.

Oh my gosh. You did a beautiful job. I remember you asking for advice. And seems like you did it in short order too.

Well done Debbie, it's beautiful, your parents will love it! :D

DO you arms ache? I think mine would. That is beautiful and I would imagine they will cherish this quilt. So sweet of you to do his for them.

Impressive FMQ in a tight place! Beautiful!

You did a wonderful job! You should be very proud.

LeeAnn, Thank you for the compliment. I noticed your avatar. Was that hard to do? I was at an estate sale a few days ago. They called it a Quilter's Dream sale and it was...tons of fabrics, patterns, quilt tops & notions. The woman that died was a "Master Quilter" and her kids had displayed her many ribbons on the walls. I spent way too much money, but wish I could have gotten more. Anyway, I bought "Rock" the rooster pattern and also got the chicken wire fabric to go with it. All for $2! I have not done anything like this before. Just wondering if it's hard to put together. Debbie

Beautiful quilt love the colors. Great job.

Very pretty! It turned out great!

It came out lovely!

Beautiful, beautiful quilt. Wonderful job. Know your parents were thrilled.

Beautiful quilt!

Way to go Debbie! It's beautiful!
Maureen

you did great!

I REALLY like this quilt. You did a great job on the fm. Congrats.

You did an amazing job!! Nice work!!!

Beautiful quilt! You did a wonderful job on it :D:D:D