finally got brave enough to try fmq
10-02-2011, 11:20 AM
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I finally got brave enough to try my hand at fmq. I have discovered that I really need the needle down feature on my machine. My stitches are not the greatest but not too shabby for the very first time, If I do say so myself. All I am doing is following the printed pattern for this one. I will say that it wears out out your arms so I am taking a rest before going back at it.
10-02-2011, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by chamby
Yes, I am wearing gloves. I really do not think I could do this without them. They are such a great help.
10-02-2011, 11:32 AM
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Do you have a supreme slider or vinyl on the bed of the machine? This really makes the fabric move easily! I tend to put alot of tension in my arms and shoulders as I am manipulating the fabrics. It looks great, good job!
10-02-2011, 11:59 AM
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Yea! So glad you jumped on the fmq bandwagon. I, too am still learning but it gets easier with eash quilt. Please show us the finished project. I can relate to the sore arms but just do a little each day and soon it will be done.
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