FMQ Quick Question
#21
Well I spent the las t two days developing my FMQ skills on a couple small projects that are just for me. One is a small wall hanging and I have it finished. The other is a lap quilt and I have it half done. It turned out to be quite a challenge because it is made out of plush fabric, and it is actually very difficult to move the fabric around. However, I am half way there. I want to thank everyone one on this board for all the wonderful tips and advice. I couldn't have done it without you. When I get this one done. I think I will have the courage to do an "important" quilt. :-D
#23
Lots of people sew very small stitches to begin with, and then cut the tails off. They enlarge their stitches after the initial start. I have a tendency to finish the tails off by hand, just as the hand quilters do, by hiding them inside the wadding. I may be making extra work for myself but I prefer that finished result.
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Originally Posted by Surfergirl
Originally Posted by nativetexan
nope, you first bring the bobbin thread to the top by putting your needle down, then up. take hold of both threads and take a few stitches. then start FMQ and go back when you can make a stop and clip those thread ends close to the quilt top. if you leave the bobbin thread underneath and start FMQ you will end up with a mess.
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