What is the first thing you do when FMQ?
06-17-2011, 04:28 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by CAS49OR
Do you backstitch to lock the stitch like you do when sewing?
I have been looking at tutes but have never taken a class.
I made some potholders to practice and outlined the butterflies in the fabric. It's going well, but I notice my stitches are tiny - though evenly tiny which is good to start.
I use a BigFoot made for FMQ and feed dogs down, but still need to buy something to slip around on. There is vinyl on there now, but it is cut out for regular sewing.
I have been looking at tutes but have never taken a class.
I made some potholders to practice and outlined the butterflies in the fabric. It's going well, but I notice my stitches are tiny - though evenly tiny which is good to start.
I use a BigFoot made for FMQ and feed dogs down, but still need to buy something to slip around on. There is vinyl on there now, but it is cut out for regular sewing.
06-17-2011, 06:35 AM
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First thing I ALWAYS do is WARM UP on a practice square ... I keep 18" muslin/ scrap sandwiches ready for warm ups. Make sure feed dogs are down, check the speed control, needle down & up, pull up the bottom thread, BREATHE and GO ! :)
06-17-2011, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Doreen
When I do FMQ I tend to grip my teeth and then my jaw hurts. I try to chew gum or have a hard candy in my mouth. I finally learned to keep breathing.
06-17-2011, 07:31 AM
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Bring the bobbin thread up, 1 stitch in place, then a couple of back stitches if I'm starting in the middle. If I'm starting at the edge I don't back stitch because it will all be locked in place with the border.
06-17-2011, 07:55 AM
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Just started FMQ a month or so ago and before each project, small or big, I take a huge breath, tell myself I'm really new at this and it will look great and the next project will be better, then say a prayer (noticed a lot of praying going on for the FMQers), start, stop, pull out the treads, start again, and keep going until the thread breaks or I'm done. Yeah, there are several pauses (with the needle down) to look at my email, the QB, and anything else that will take the tension out of the air. Did I mention I chew gum and keep a bowl of chocolates beside my machine? I'm beginning to remember to breathe before starting to stitch, so that's progress.
You all are so funny! Wine? If we kept wine in the house, I might try this. For now, I'll suffer through with chocolate!
You all are so funny! Wine? If we kept wine in the house, I might try this. For now, I'll suffer through with chocolate!
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