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08-25-2011, 04:53 AM

#31

SWEETPEACHES

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Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: Florida

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Breathe deeply and relax

Put on your favorite music

Take breaks as often as needed

Did I say put on your favorite music?

08-25-2011, 05:00 AM

#32

glowworm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose

If you are changing the thread to something different than your practice sandwich, you may need to check again on a another practice sandwich....it can make a difference in the tension. Good Luck!

DITTO

Other than that, GO FOR IT!

08-25-2011, 05:09 AM

#33

Cathou

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Join Date: Aug 2011

Location: Boucherville, Quebec, Canada

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Quote:

Originally Posted by psquared52

I'm a relative novice at FMQ but it's something I really want to be able to do well so I am always practicing. I do find my FMQ gets better as I get "warmed up" so I start at the bottom corner. That way the my initial jerky movements won't be so noticeable since they are on the bottom.

Exactly right! Even if I'm not a novice anymore at FMQ, the first 2-3 minutes are always harded. Be patient with youlself. Allow you to make mistake, it will take the pressure off. Can't wait for you to tell us how it went.

08-25-2011, 05:10 AM

#34

SuzyQ

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Go for it!

08-25-2011, 05:16 AM

#35

oma66

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take it slowly and all will go well.

08-25-2011, 05:28 AM

#36

KathyKat

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Location: Wisconsin

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Go Girl, Go!! I felt the same way and was so surprised at how well my first quilt went with the simple meandering pattern. You just have to fight the fear.

08-25-2011, 05:49 AM

#37

GramaLaura

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I know it will be gorgeous!! Show us when you are finished :-D

08-25-2011, 05:54 AM

#38

Annie68

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Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: Maine

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Quote:

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:

So....how did it go :?: