No polite way to say how bad this is!
09-29-2012, 02:53 AM
#33
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I think you are terribly brave. I'm not sure I will ever attempt free motion quilting...maybe years from now when I have a lot more experience and confidence. Congrats and keep it up, with all the incouragement you get here you will be sailing though before you know it!
09-29-2012, 05:18 AM
#35
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Most importantly, you took the dive! I know how cold that water can be. I am a self-admitted horrible FMQ, I cross lines, my stitches are intermittently super tight and too long, and my aspirations never match my execution. I don't care, just keep at it. I don't make quilts to show, (thought God knows I wish I could), I make them for friends and family. They all know everything I do is askew and l;ove me anyway! Sarah, you GO girl! By the way, I love your kitty avatar!
09-29-2012, 06:44 AM
#39
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Location: St. Louis suburbs
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I agree with you. FMQ is difficult. I have been practicing but I have to agree with whoever wrote that it takes LOTS of practice. I remember seeing someone in Paducah FMQ and they took a pencil and paper and drew the design over and over again on paper before trying it on the machine. A lady at my church told me to check out Leah Day, she does have very good ideas about FMQ.
09-29-2012, 06:47 AM
#40
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Location: Pacific Northwest
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You did a great job, Sarah!! My first FMQ experience was frustrating. It does get easier.
I love those kitties in your avatar.
P.S.
At least no one was peeking over your shoulder saying........."OMG!! What is that?"
I have had this happen before......LOL
I love those kitties in your avatar.
P.S.
At least no one was peeking over your shoulder saying........."OMG!! What is that?"
I have had this happen before......LOL
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