How can I make so many mistakes?
07-19-2011, 12:33 PM
#43
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I think you did a good job! FMQing is hard. I would only suggest that you use a thinner thread for FMQing. I think a 50wt or 60wt would give you more freedom to move around since the direction changes would be smoother and finer. Keep up the good work!
07-19-2011, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by erstan947
I think maybe you are being too hard on yourself. I love your table runner. I admire your FMQ. I could only dream of doing so well. Your colors are wonderful. Job Well Done:)
07-19-2011, 03:44 PM
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I really like both sides. A gal in our guild gave us lessons on FMQ. She is a true artist and wins in national competitions. She suggests sitting with a paper and pencil and practice the movements on paper that you would be making on the quilt. Like the excercises we did drawing circles, etc when we were learning cursive writing.
07-19-2011, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Tartan
I think your table runner is very nice. The "birthing method" sounds easy but it's not. You think that it will be done and you won't have to put binding on but I am never satisfied with the result. No matter how carefully you pin and quilt it, there always seems to be some fabric along the edge that doesn't match up. Maybe it's just me but I like binding better.
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