Here is a table runner (Moda Bakeshop pattern) I just finished that I tried out FMQ for the first time on. I quilted it last week on my little Brother machine before I knew I was getting a new machine this week. I would have waited if I knew. I did get to put the binding on with my new Bernina though. Wow, what a world of difference in those two machines. (Which I hope would be the case considering the price difference between them!) I still have a lot of improvement to do with my piecing, and of course with my FMQ, but gotta start somewhere!

Looks good to me, love those colors! :lol:

Looks great!! Glad you are enjoying your new Bernina!!!

Just beautiful! I'm jealous of your new machine.........and the great work that its owner does!!!

Delightful - so cheery and fun! Great job.

Beautiful! Welcome and I love your avatar!

Your FMQ looks wonderful! I still haven't gotten up the courage to try it. I've made little sandwiches to practice on, but haven't made the time yet to work on them.

Very bright and you did a very good job. Hurry and piece something else so you can FMQ it on your new machine!!!

I wish my first time had looked so good. Nice job.

I made up half a dozen sandwiches or so and practiced on those before jumping in on this runner. My first sandwich looked like my sewing machine had become possessed. LoL I had some unattractive stitches here and there on the runner but overall it turned out better than I thought it would. I'd have to say you should just go ahead and give it a try. I bet you'll get the hang of it quickly. Here's to us both getting better at it!

You did a great job! Congrats! I too need to make and take the time to practice.

Lovely!

Beautiful!

Your first FM? Gee, you catch on quick, it looks GREAT!! Love the fabrics too.

Well I practiced on about 6 or 7 little sandwiches first, so I guest technically this isn't my first free motion experience. It's the first "non-practice" item I've free motioned on though. :)

Wonderful job and nice brights colours too

Your first attempt sure looks a lot better than mine did! Good for you and congrats on the new machine too. That's a pretty piece you did.

First, congrats on your new machine. Next, that quilt is beautiful. You did a wonderful job on the quilting.

wow, rachael, those were made with your old machine and the new one is even better? lucky girl! :-D

Looks good to me! I'd be happy to do that well.

Good job!!!! Also love the colors in your quilt.

Beautiful work, your FMQ'ing looks perfect! Great job!

Looks great.

Awesome work! Your FMQ is great even without the BSR! So glad you like your Bernina. Have you named her yet? lol

Excellent job :!: I love the fabric :!:

I think you did a terrific job with both!! Love it. wish my FMQ looked like that!

You did such an even stitch........I guess we can expect GREAT things once you get going on the new machine????? LOL! I've got a friend who has the new Bernina with the stitch regulator and she is burning barns with hers!!!!

Very pretty - sounds like you're going to enjoy your new machine!

I think you did an amazing job on your FMQ! Your runner is fantastic--great colors! It will be interesting to see you the FMQ goes on your new machine!

You did A wonderful job.

Margie

Do you sew over a pattern or just totally free hand movement?

You did a real nice job on your free motion. :thumbup:

You did a great job.

This was just some free hand meandering. Twist here, turn there, that kind of thing. :)

Thanks everyone for your nice comments! Hopefully someday I'll be able to post pictures of quilts that are half as amazing as ones those of you have made.

Good job. You'll love that Bernina. I have two and work both of them to death at times.

I am not a huge fan of table runners but this is so cheery and colourful, I can see a tea service on top and a plate of warm cookies ready to be enjoyed by family and friends. BTW, I love your black and white photo of baby and you.

I plan to go shopping for a new sewing machine very soon...can you tell me about the one you just got?

Your FMQ is impressive!!!!!

I actually don't care for table runners either. My house is waaaay to informal for something like that. But I saw this pattern on Moda's Bakeshop website and I just loved it. I'll find some other way of displaying this.

I actually have a thread in the Main section that I started last week (or this weekend maybe, can't remember now) asking about the machines I was considering. Here's the link; http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-33831-1.htm

My husband surprised me Tuesday with a Bernina 440 QE, which was my first choice of machines but it was more money than we were looking to spend. I was looking for a used one and had seen a few but was prepared to be looking for awhile.

Anyways, there's a lot of good advice on that thread. Good luck in your search!

You're a natural!!!