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    Old 08-26-2012, 11:45 AM
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    If you haven't started on it, give me a call later tonight. We are on our way home and will be home all week. I can help you out. I like doing SITD with something besides a straight stitch. It's too hard to stay in the ditch!
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    Old 08-26-2012, 11:47 AM
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    Also if you can post a picture it might help too.
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    Old 08-26-2012, 01:56 PM
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    Originally Posted by newbee3
    I really think you do have to practice some but I do also think you have to just jump in and do it.
    Ditto for me.
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    Old 08-26-2012, 05:18 PM
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    I agree with both schools of thought. Diving right in a FMQ on a real quilt IS a great way to learn. By the time it is done, you'll have no more fear!! But the caveat is - I wouldn't learn on a quilt of real value to me. Make something that you'd feel fine about donating to a charity - even if it's cut up for your favourite dog rescue!! Once you get over the fear - the sky's the limit
    Originally Posted by ssgirly
    I totally disagree. I am a newbie too and I jumped in and started FMQ on my first quilt. I love the way it turned out... flaws and all. If the quilt is for you, or even someone close to you, and you can get the nerve up just go for it. If after you do a tiny bit and its a total nightmare, then just rip it out. Be fearless and quilt baby!
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    Old 08-26-2012, 06:09 PM
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    I FMG with large stipples and quilt in rows, trying to avoid thick intersections. I pin my sandwich 3 - 4" apart. I start in the center and FMQ down,up,across each way and quilt a quater section at a time. I always quilt next to quilting except to start. I quilt the quilt center, then quilt the borders. My Daughter did it opposite of mine, got to the center and had a horrible big pleat on the back. She had to rip it all out and start over. She has decided that doing it the way I do works much better.
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    Old 08-26-2012, 07:46 PM
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    Originally Posted by sewmom
    Also if you can post a picture it might help too.
    It's the picture in my profile and avatar now. The center is 1 big piece. It's birds,and the backing is pieced from colors on the front in the 2nd border.
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