If you haven't started on it, give me a call later tonight. We are on our way home and will be home all week. I can help you out. I like doing SITD with something besides a straight stitch. It's too hard to stay in the ditch!
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Also if you can post a picture it might help too.
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Originally Posted by newbee3
(Post 5469240)
I really think you do have to practice some but I do also think you have to just jump in and do it.
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I agree with both schools of thought. Diving right in a FMQ on a real quilt IS a great way to learn. By the time it is done, you'll have no more fear!! But the caveat is - I wouldn't learn on a quilt of real value to me. Make something that you'd feel fine about donating to a charity - even if it's cut up for your favourite dog rescue!! Once you get over the fear - the sky's the limit :)
Originally Posted by ssgirly
(Post 5469236)
I totally disagree. I am a newbie too and I jumped in and started FMQ on my first quilt. I love the way it turned out... flaws and all. If the quilt is for you, or even someone close to you, and you can get the nerve up just go for it. If after you do a tiny bit and its a total nightmare, then just rip it out. Be fearless and quilt baby!
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I FMG with large stipples and quilt in rows, trying to avoid thick intersections. I pin my sandwich 3 - 4" apart. I start in the center and FMQ down,up,across each way and quilt a quater section at a time. I always quilt next to quilting except to start. I quilt the quilt center, then quilt the borders. My Daughter did it opposite of mine, got to the center and had a horrible big pleat on the back. She had to rip it all out and start over. She has decided that doing it the way I do works much better.
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Originally Posted by sewmom
(Post 5469587)
Also if you can post a picture it might help too.
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