3 quilt tops done, afraid to the start quilting process

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04-22-2011, 04:31 AM

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sueisallaboutquilts

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I'm in the same boat, Tammy! I've always hand quilted and am just starting the MQ process.
Lots of good advice here and also in the Search at the top of the page.
Good luck! :D:D

04-22-2011, 05:29 AM

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Drew

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Welcome from SE Michigan!

04-22-2011, 05:55 AM

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ksea

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Hello and welcome from Michgian :lol: :lol:
Sorry no advice, I have 13 tops in a tote that need to be quilter!!

04-22-2011, 06:28 AM

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pollym44

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Hello from Natchez, Ms. Everyone had to start on their first, BUT every one get better as you go.

04-22-2011, 06:41 AM

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Hello and welcome from Ontario Canada

04-22-2011, 07:34 AM

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reeskylr

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Originally Posted by valsma

I know sounds funny. The sewing and peicing don't bother me, especially since I started with simple design. Now I have one twin size and two baby quilts waiting to be quilted, but i'm afraid to put needle to quilt. I've bought the books have a machine that will allow me to machine quilt, have done some practicing, but I have no confidence in how to mark and sew the quilt. I put so much work into the tops, i'm afraid that I will mess them up and then all that work down the drain.
Any suggestions on how to get me out of my way so I can do some quilting on these tops? Thanks for any suggestions.
Tammy

lol welcome Tammy. I am that way too. I love piecing, but quilting isn't my forte, although I do get it done with small projects. I've had a project sitting for two years and haven't done any quilting on it yet.

BUT...I found the batting that you can iron to the pieces and hold it still. It'll need some pins, but if you take it slow on small projects such as the baby quilts, it'll do fine. Just start in the center and move your way outward. Good luck!

04-22-2011, 07:42 AM

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TootieAnn

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I know how you feel. As others have said, practice on scrap sandwiches first. And remember, it doesn't have to be perfect.

04-22-2011, 07:53 AM

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joym

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Altho I am still not good at it...it takes a lot of practice. My suggestion is to make children's donation quilts and practice on those. Good Luck..don't give up!