1ST Time FMQ ...feel like crying
#11
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,325
It does take time to feel you are getting ahead with FMQ, it has taken me a long time and a lot of practice, sometimes the time is not right and a day is not good for it, but you know after you do it a bit, it can be quite enjoyable and you are putting what you like and maybe did not plan on, on a quilt top. Just keep at it, that is my best advice. Mine is not perfect by any means, but I am happy with it.
#13
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 649
You need to try to relax...that will help. Make sure you have a comfy chair and that you're up high enough that your elbows are parallel to the machine. Find some clean gardening or quilting gloves to help you manage the sandwich.
Practice more on that scrap sandwich until you find YOUR perfect speed for how fast you'll be moving. Once you find that you'll do better. I promise.
When I read someone struggling I just wish I was closer and could stop by and lend a hand and some encouragement.
You CAN do this.We've all been there. Big hug...
Practice more on that scrap sandwich until you find YOUR perfect speed for how fast you'll be moving. Once you find that you'll do better. I promise.
When I read someone struggling I just wish I was closer and could stop by and lend a hand and some encouragement.
You CAN do this.We've all been there. Big hug...
#14
I found that I needed to tighten the upper tension when FMQing. I crank it up to 9. This really helps on the back side.
Also had to learn to either sew faster to match with my hand moving speed, or move hands slower to match the machine stitch speed. I settled with move hands slower to match machine speed.
Good luck. It will take time. I've been doing this for over 10 years & I still don't think I'm all that good at it.
Also had to learn to either sew faster to match with my hand moving speed, or move hands slower to match the machine stitch speed. I settled with move hands slower to match machine speed.
Good luck. It will take time. I've been doing this for over 10 years & I still don't think I'm all that good at it.
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