Originally Posted by
feline fanatic
I took a machine quilting class from Harriett and she has been a big influence in the way I quilt. I have her book and it has always been like a Bible to me with regards to quilting. When starting to do FMQ, I strongly suggestion that you follow a line at first. It is hard to concentrate on moving the quilt for good stitch length and at the same time worry about where you are headed next. Secondly, it is best to use the same thread top and bottom because newbies aren't always precise with moving their fabric so you can get little pop up of your bobbin thread. They won't show up if you use the same thread. Good luck and remember to breath and never stop on a curve.
