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    Old 04-11-2011, 02:39 PM
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    I received a free pattern in the mail with an offer to buy some quilting magazines. Didn't take them up on the offer but did try out the free pattern. It was called 'The Modern Baby' by McCalls Quick Quilts. I didn't like the name and I had some fabrics that weren't my favorites so decided to give it a whirl as I wanted something to practice my FMQ on before I tackled it on a bigger quilt. So here is a picture. I am still putting on the binding, which by the way, I love using those metal hair clips for. Also will show you some closeups of my FMQ. I still need practice but I am gaining skills. Just have a plain machine and no stitch regulator. Just put on the darning foot, feed dogs up and go to it. I named my quilt Hippie Days because of the motif I happened to dream up for the center squares plus the wild colors. I learned that I really like to do leaves so had fun doing them, too on the strips around the centers.
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    Old 04-11-2011, 02:43 PM
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    what a great way to practice your skills - quilting looks great.
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    Old 04-11-2011, 02:45 PM
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    Your quilting looks great! And I love the quilt, the name is cute too :D:D
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    Old 04-11-2011, 02:47 PM
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    Great job...love the interesting optical effect you've achieved :)
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    Old 04-11-2011, 02:51 PM
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    Love your quilt colors and quilting.
    Awesome work, send it over!
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    Old 04-11-2011, 02:57 PM
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    Love it! Nice work!
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    Old 04-11-2011, 03:02 PM
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    Beautiful quilt !! Your quilting is great !! :-D
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    Old 04-11-2011, 03:03 PM
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    Your quilting AND your quilt look great!
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    Old 04-11-2011, 03:04 PM
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    Great job!!! I love it!!
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    Old 04-11-2011, 03:46 PM
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    really nice. your scrappy binding too sets it off.
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