Originally Posted by KLO

FMQ = Free Motion Quilting. Someone may have already mentioned this but I was told that on the stops and starts, take a stitch or two in the same spot where you stopped and then start moving the quilt rather than trying to move as you start again. That has helped me. Also, recently we had a local accomplished quilter speak at our guild meeting and he mentioned that it is harder to do stitch-in-the-ditch than fmq because you have to get those stitches exactly in the "ditch" for it to look good. I suppose all of it takes practice just like learning to play a musical instrument.

Originally Posted by Dolly's sister

You are giving me courage, might just try some on placemats this weekend. Love your quilt, made one for my Grandson in Gator (Univ of FL) prints, orange, and blue wth a matching pillow. I machine quilted it on diagonal diamonds. He's getting it ths weekend. Hope he lies it.

Originally Posted by slk350

Good job, I tried it for about 15 minutes and had enough. But your work is making me want to try again.

Originally Posted by Quiltinelaine

I am a 73 yr old lady (and I thought I had my BIG Girl Panties on) but I don't come near your FMQ. Tomorrow AM I am going to tackle the BIG JOB: I do fine on my practice piece but when I come to The Real Thing, I slow down and hence all the thread on the backing::: Hoping to get better and you have certainly helped my confidence::: Thank you

Originally Posted by justflyingin

Was it fun? I'm going to get the nerve to try one of these days.