1ST Time FMQ ...feel like crying
#111
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: West Chester, PA
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When first learning to FMQ, I was mesmerized by all of the beautiful, silky threads available. I soon learned that it works best (for me) to use plain cotton thread for FMQ. My stitching is much smoother. Just keep at it.
#112
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Washington state
Posts: 4,303
We have many quilters in our guild with national acclaim. One of them taught a class for us. The one thing I remember was she said to get a piece of paper and a pencil and do the free motion quilting designs you plan to use over and over on paper, getting the smoothness and rythm on paper first before using the machine
#113
If you are like me, you tense up and make a mess of it.So what I learned to do is relaxe and I hold my piece very loosely and if I sew quickly and move the piece at a moderate speed it seems to work,the main thing is to RELAX.Good luck keep me posted.
#114
Originally Posted by Lilrain
We have many quilters in our guild with national acclaim. One of them taught a class for us. The one thing I remember was she said to get a piece of paper and a pencil and do the free motion quilting designs you plan to use over and over on paper, getting the smoothness and rythm on paper first before using the machine
#115
You also dropped the feeddogs?? It takes time and practice. I practiced on many small projects before I did a quilt. I read in one of the magazines to practice drawing what you want to do with paper and pencil several times before going to the machine. Don't give up :-D
#116
Yes... it takes loads of practice, but don't give up. It will come! Try using a pencil and just draw on any junk paper. Sometimes that gets your "rhythm" going. I never FMQ without my "Machingers" (sp?)the gloves I like the best. I also use Sharon Schamber's heavy weight circle that just lies on top.
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#117
A glass of wine. ;) really. A glass of wine always helps me. And don't watch your needle. Look where you are going a few inches in front of the needle. And most important: IT IS THREAD AND FABRIC. IT CAN BE "UNSEWN" AND RESEWN :).
#118
Originally Posted by cherylynne
FMQ is a little like handwriting. Practice using a marker and whiteboard. Hold the marker loosely in your fist, not like a pencil. And the key is to just practice. I also got a pair of those gripper gloves and they do seem to help.
#119
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Round Rock,Texas
Posts: 6,135
Originally Posted by CAJAMK
I do have a half a smile on my face. I went back and it is a mite bit better...but a question...the stitching on the back..looks loopy not tight...what would that be?
What kind of sewing machine do you have?
Sharon W.
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