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What did you use for the back? Can you tell I'm new? Now not only do I have to learn to quilt I have to learn how to blog or whatever this is I'm typing.
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Look alright to me, great job and thank you for sharing. Don't be so hard on yourself. LOL
Have a Blessed day Ellen |
I just bought my first FMQ foot for my machine. I'm still practicing until I get comfortable enough to attempt quilting hearts onto a baby quilt I'm making. It's scary but like anything else, it just takes practice.
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I think that was a good idea to save your potholder as a reference of your quilting skills. I have finally gotten the message that practice, practice, practice is one of the most important ingredients to free motion quilting. You have to keep practicing to learn what your best style of quilting is. I think you are off to a good start.
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You really did a good job on that potholder, you just don't realize it. From the picture that you posted I think it looks quite nice . I made my first free motion quilt this summer and like you was not thrilled with the outcome and yes, it was a lot harder than I thought it would be. I gave it for a baby shower gift anyway and would you believe the new mother loved it so much it is now hanging in the baby's room. Don't give up, keep practicing and let us know how you are doing.
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Great tips everyone and they will be ones I will remember when I finally get the courage to just "jump in" and try FMQ.
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I just did a lap quilt using FMQ. It is not as good as I wish it was. Some trouble with tension on the back. I did practice on some small pieces, I just decided to go for it. I find the practicing on small pieces did not help me that much.
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I disagree-this is great FMQ for a first time! IMO, the 'looseness' of your quilting enhances the fabrics. For a potholder, the more you quilt them, the stiffer they become and try and bend those things around a hot pan! Wait until you wash this, you will change your mind and won't be so hard on yourself. Because it will look perfect! Nice job and love the fabrics!
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
(Post 5546640)
Practice writing your name in cursive as your FMQ pattern. That helps you learn to move the fabric in an up-down-left-right motion instead of turning it. You already have muscle memory for this motion of writing your name. Most of those who FMQ will tell you that muscle memory of whatever design you are trying to use is important. They often will take a couple minutes to 'practice' their FMQ before starting on the actual quilt, even if they quilt every day or so.
Jan in VA Jan in VA Thanks SO much for this explanation...I also am a newbie to FMQ, and have only done race cars on. Disney Cars themed quilt... |
I must commend you! I also tried free motion this week and NO WAY IN THE WORLD would I take a picture of it! I know there is a learning curve so I might try again, but I really love to use the boards to quilt. Keep up the good work!
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