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08-25-2011, 08:06 AM

#51

Sassylass

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You can do it....just believe in yourself!!!

08-25-2011, 08:10 AM

#52

MellieKQuilter

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Originally Posted by Dar-midlife

Have a glass or two of wine and go for it!!!!!

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Originally Posted by MellieKQuilter

At my first REAL attempt at FMQ... I have practiced my little heart out on a sample sandwich, got the tension just right, bought the perfect thread for the quilt today... so all I have left is to just do it!!

I AM SCARED!! :lol:

That would have been PERFECT! But.. on a diet, and trying not to drink alcohol. UGH

08-25-2011, 08:10 AM

#53

dltaylor

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you will be fine

08-25-2011, 08:15 AM

#54

sarahelloyd

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just do it!!

08-25-2011, 08:18 AM

#55

978gray

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Just do it!! I was scared my first time, but now I find it fun!!!

08-25-2011, 08:24 AM

#56

grannypat7925

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Feel the fear and do it anyway. You will be fine!

08-25-2011, 08:25 AM

#57

Stitcher317

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I feel the same way. Let us know how it goes for you!

08-25-2011, 08:26 AM

#58

aliaslaceygreen

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Originally Posted by MellieKQuilter

GOOD for you!!! Good luck, I have such issues (lead foot, I think, lol)

08-25-2011, 08:55 AM

#59

lil'snailquilts

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my first attempt had many mistakes, sharp angles where there should be smooth curves, beautiful curves where there should have been angles, etc.... but in he end it was really quite pretty and not one of my friends (non quilters) could see an error. remember that unless we are judging a piece we see things as a whole. so forgive your mistakes and celebrate the whole. It will be beautiful.

08-25-2011, 08:58 AM

#60

sulyle

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The best advice I got was to sing while you machine quilt. It occupies part of your brain so you're not so totally concentrated on your quilting and you get better flow. I was skeptical when the teacher told us that but it seems to help.