Question on FMQ
#12
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 75
I'm working on it but I am having a real hard time moving the material around under the needle. I am using flannel on the back. Could that be the reason it doesn't want to slide? Should I turn it over and put the cotton side on the bottom or woould that not be a good idea?
#13
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 5,397
Make sure you put your gloves on; you'd not believe the difference that makes when moving the fabric. If you don't have the quilters gloves you can use the cheap gardening gloves with the rubber dots on the palm and fingers; those will work. Like everyone says; relax.
#14
FMQing does take practice. Takes practice to establish your own rhythm, speed of your machine, etc. I practice on placemats as they are a great size and then the time to FMQ is on something I can use!! I use Machingers (you can get them at JoAnn's)--they are a must! Also posture is important-relaxing your shoulders and stopping a lot to relax.
I took a class from an award winning FMQer on a domestic machine, Jill Shumacher.
One thing I learned that has been very helpful is FMQ in a small square area, similar to a Fox Trot dance step, moving in a clockwise direction. Don't try to turn your project too much--only turn when you have finished in your small square area.
Keep at it and don't give up! Good luck!
I took a class from an award winning FMQer on a domestic machine, Jill Shumacher.
One thing I learned that has been very helpful is FMQ in a small square area, similar to a Fox Trot dance step, moving in a clockwise direction. Don't try to turn your project too much--only turn when you have finished in your small square area.
Keep at it and don't give up! Good luck!
#15
Practice, practice, practice. I tried to teach myself but got frustrated and would have quit. Luckily, one of my LQS had a class in FMQ and it was the best class I have taken. Of course the teacher made all of the difference. She is very talented and more than willing to share her knowledge. She would be honest in how we were doing yet it did not feel like criticism, rather information. I feel very lucky in meeting her and all the other quilters in my quilt gild like her.
Anyway, her encouragement helped me to continue and each quilt is better than the last.
Relax, have fun and keep us posted on how you are doing.
Anyway, her encouragement helped me to continue and each quilt is better than the last.
Relax, have fun and keep us posted on how you are doing.
#16
I'm working on it but I am having a real hard time moving the material around under the needle. I am using flannel on the back. Could that be the reason it doesn't want to slide? Should I turn it over and put the cotton side on the bottom or woould that not be a good idea?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mjpEncinitas
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
6
12-12-2019 05:19 PM