dkabasketlady

Beautiful quilt! I only hand quilt, but do want to learn to FMQ, just haven't worked up the nerve yet!!! On my to do list along with a million other things!

Debbie B

I wish I could learn to hand quilt. My stitches are horrible. So thought that I would try the FMQ. I guess with everything you need practice, practice, practice. I'm going to make some squares out of extra material and practice my FMQ before quilting this quilt top.

belmer

I would set it aside for a while and put a few sandwiches (blocks with top,batting and backing) together and just keep practicing your FMQ until you feel comfortable with it. and I would also use the 505 basting spray to keep the puckers out. Just my opinion, I feel if you put that much time into piecing it you might be so much happier quilting it yourself. Good luck to you!

annieshane

This center design is exactly the next quilt our church group is planning to do for our fundraiser. Your colors are so rich. Can't believe this is only your 5th quilt top.

I agree with the basting spray use. It will help tremendously. Also agree, you might want to practice on something else before you tackle this project. I decided several months ago, that I would tackle smaller projects with my long arm to work on skills. Those quilts will go to local lap quilt charities while I am "learning". That way, I am also not wasting fabrics or my time. Seems like a win/win situation.

Just relax and enjoy the process. We all have a little "wrinkle" or two from time to time. When the project is completed, bet you won't even be able to find your "boo-boos" .

Keep posting your beautiful work.

Debbie B

That's exactly what I did this morning. I made a couple squares. My feathers didn't look so good, but I did make a fairly decent vine with leaves. I'll have to do some more practice.

Debbie B

I'm definitely going to try the basting spray. That's a good idea about making small projects for charities. Would love to have a long arm...maybe some day. I've thought about the John Flynn System, but have heard pros & cons. I have a home sewing machine that does FMQ. You'll have to send me pictures of your long arm projects.

ann clare

Love the centre. Good luck with the quilting. Not that advanced myself yet.

PurpleBecca

Or - good old fashioned thread tacking!!! I stitch large basting stitches in lines (starting int he centre) through all layers at about 4 inch intervals - takes a while but gives a solid foundation to FMQ or hand quilt onto.

marsye

Awesome colors!!

Carol W

Post pictures when you are finished. Nice colors.