This is what learning looks like
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I don't know about you but sometimes I get frustrated when I try my hand at something new and I'm not magically good at it. Especially since I've been quilting for 10 years or so. But I'm a newbie to FMQ and this is what starting at the beginning looks like:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]610933[/ATTACH] As I was going along I decide the first thing I need to master is consistent distance when echoing. Or, for me, keeping my eyes where they need to be instead of staring at the pretty needle. I managed something decent: [ATTACH=CONFIG]610934[/ATTACH] I take my victories where I can. And as I practice I create mini quilts to donate to the animal shelter. I'm about 5 hours into the 10,000 hours for mastery. Gotta start somewhere right? |
Right! And you're doing a fine job. I'm still working on it. I find it to be very very very different from hand quilting!
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Looking good! I am loving my machine quilting with rulers on my Bernina. It has a learning curve too but so fun!
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Your thread is an encouragement as I look at the queen size quilt laying on my sewing table ready to be quilted Today. I want to FMQ.
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Your FMQ is progressing and although you might see the oops, others don't or don't care about them. My FMQ is at the scribbling stage, and I struggle with "Why would I want to scribble all over my lovely quilt?". So you are miles ahead of me!
Before I started quilting, I received a quilt from a friend who is an accomplished quilter. I was surprised to discover after I started quilting that this quilt is not perfect. This beautiful quilt is a reminder to me, that everyone is still learning our craft. We need to celebrate our achievements and learn from them. |
you are doing great
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Originally Posted by Tartan
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Looking good! I am loving my machine quilting with rulers on my Bernina. It has a learning curve too but so fun!
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Thanks everyone. @my-ty - I don't want to "scribble" on my quilts either. That's why I'm doing mini ones that I'll donate. I'm OK to practice but I put in soooo much effort on my quilts, I don't want to "ruin" them.
I too get amazed at how a quilt that looks absolutely perfect and was done by a master, can still have "imperfections" when you look up close. I think we're too used to factory made products and we forget that such "flaws" can actually make something more beautiful. |
Hey, we all have to start somewhere. I never could master FMQ on my domestic machine, so....:thumbup: to you for keeping at it. Great job.
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I think it looks great and I give you credit for trying something new. I really have no desire to FMQ.
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