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06-17-2010, 12:14 PM

#131

penski

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Join Date: May 2007

Location: Illinois

Posts: 3,474

i like it ( would be better if i had a longarm
machine) to me it makes the quilt come alive and complete, also it means im am that much closer to starting my next project!!!

06-17-2010, 12:40 PM

#132

Tweety2911

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: New York

Posts: 17,564

Tracing a design on tracing paper and placing it on a prepared quilt square of muslin fabric (front and back) and just practice, practice and practice some more. Eventually you will realize that you are pretty good at simple designs and will want to expand your talents. Wish you luck!

06-17-2010, 05:48 PM

#133

Ellasgran

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Georgia

Posts: 23

I'm just up the road in Jefferson - hello Georgians!! Lived in Lawrenceville 26 years.

06-17-2010, 06:10 PM

#134

Beachbound

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Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: Mount Dora Florida

Posts: 1,235

waving back!!!!! Jefferson is lovely! Away from the traffic!

06-17-2010, 07:03 PM

#135

rahaube

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Join Date: Jul 2007

Location: West Virginia

Posts: 397

Quote:

Originally Posted by craftybear

I think I will make small samples and to practice on them first before going to a quilt

I am making some placemats, coasters and potholders to practice on.

What a wonderful idea. This way even your practice time is rewarded not only rewarded with a new skill but some completed projects.

06-17-2010, 07:24 PM

#136

kwiltkrazy

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Mapleton, Oregon

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rahaube, your avatar is beautiful! Could we see a bigger picture of it?

06-18-2010, 10:16 AM

#137

grammyj

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Kenova,West Virginia

Posts: 1,033

I would love to leard to FMQ but it's intimidating to me also I don't want to have to pic out if I mess up

06-18-2010, 10:19 AM

#138

wishiwerequilting

Junior Member

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: NY

Posts: 196

just work on something that is not important...even if it is potholders or placemats until you get the hang of it! once you learn, you will be glad you did!

06-18-2010, 10:39 AM

#139

grannypat7925

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Springfield, Ohio

Posts: 5,446

I will second that! It was very intimidating to me but once I got the hang of it I love it!!!! I still do mostly stippling as that is what appeals to me just now and it's what I can do best, but I hope to get into more intricate stuff before long!