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Old 11-21-2012, 09:08 PM
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Default first attempt at free-hand quilting... how'd I do??

OK, I attempted some free hand quilting on my new brother CE7070 tonight. I made a mug rug!

It is far from perfect... I didn't use a pattern, just some basic squares from solid blue material (that I have tons of) and an old fleece blanket for batting.

Both sides are different, as I wanted to play with a few designs. I know they're off-center, but I didn't use a stencil or pre-mark anything; I just free-handed it and eye-balled the distance.

I did have fun playing with the machine and using a couple of the 'fancy' stitches, even though I ended up hiding a couple of them inside when I tucked the seams. (for good reason...)

Critiqing is welcome and requested!
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Old 11-21-2012, 09:25 PM
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Wow! You're off to a great start. I took a free-motion class a few weeks ago and our instructor emphasized again and again the smooth curves, which yours are. I can see how they're off center, etc., but you're a natural for the most difficult part.
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Very impressive.
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Old 11-22-2012, 04:16 AM
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it's great for a first attempt. you have an eye for designing the quilting
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Old 11-22-2012, 04:36 AM
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Really great first attempt. Your stitches look so perfectly spaced. Mine still are not all the same size.
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not bad for a first try, just keep at it. I have the meander quilting down but that's about it. tried other things but they don't look as good as yours.
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excellent first try... you are a natural...
keep going
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You are off to a wonderful start! Great job!
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You do a whold lot better than I do.
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