OK....tell me I can do it!
04-16-2011, 07:34 AM
#43
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Originally Posted by quilter1943
I still use stencils and draw designs if I want something specific inside a big block. Like the idea of the wavy lines too. Whatever you decide, she'll love it. Don't judge until it's finished either. No one is going to look at every little stitch.
04-16-2011, 07:44 AM
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I did one for my granddaughter and in the big blocks I put her initial. I made them large enough to fill up the block and turn them in different directions. That way she could see her initial in any different direction. She loved that.
04-16-2011, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by almostfree
I just finished pinning a quilt that I am making for my daughter's birthday....no problem. But now I have to QUILT it! OMG....I am so nervous to even try FMQ! I have practiced and practiced. I look at my practice pieces and think it's not good enough, but if I don't get started on it, I'll never get it done in time for her b-day. All the other quilts I've made, with the exception of a QFK quilt, I sent out to be quilted, but I'm trying to save a buck and do it myself. I suppose I could do SITD, but the pieces are too large for that. (It's a Turning Twenty lap quilt...so it's actually a Turning 12.) I'm getting myself all worked up, I can just feel it. Perhaps you have some easier ideas for quilting patterns. Help!!!!!! :shock:
Just dive in & relax.
04-16-2011, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltSage
I read an article in Quilter's Home by Linda Hungerford titled "Better Quilting Through Wine". The idea is before you FMQ you have a glass of wine to get relaxed.
04-16-2011, 08:42 AM
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I believe you can do this. I did it and had very little practice, have not used a sewing machine for very long about a year and a half when I started quilting. You just have to start and if you don't like something use your friendly little stitch ripper. Sewing on material is very forgiving art I have found ,so go for it.
04-16-2011, 08:42 AM
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I recently went through just what you are going through. It's far easier than you might think. Use variegated thread that blends with your fabric, or invisible monofilament thread for starters. Definitely go to Leah Day's Free motion Quilting Project (just search online, and you'll find it). Her tutes are tremendously helpful. Take your time. Good luck!
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