I am NOT proud of this!
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Originally Posted by sandpat
Ummmm....I'm not sure Tiff, but my MIL swore that duck tape could fix anything :lol: :lol: :lol:
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I don't know about that, but she did have the inside of her refrig taped together.... :roll: and lots of other stuff. We smile everytime we see duck tape because of how it reminds us of her. :lol: (and I do know that its really duct tape)
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Each time I try fmq, it is better than the last time! I want to jump to really good, but I think there is a process here and a learning curve. Just have to work through it and get better gradually! Stick with it, it will happen.
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Don't quit, you're on your way. Just keep practicing. I first started on just muslin squares or really ugly fabric that I sandwiched with scrap batting. I bound them and used them for dust rags and cleaning cloths. I then moved on to candle mats, placemats and table runners. Much easier to manuever than a full size quilt. I'm doing quilts now, but it took me a couple of years until I was really comfortable with my free motion quilting. Keep at it, it's really relaxing once you just kind of let it happen.
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Like your quilt and LOVE your sense of humor (Good God Gertie by the time I was done I was sweating bullets) Too funny! I can identify with what you are saying, girlfriend;Been there, done that ....... as far as working myself into a sweat is concerned. From what I've been told, the only way to get good at FMQ is to keep practicing. Personally, I think you did a really good job for your first stab at it. Just a suggestion, though; You might want to practice on smaller pieces, such as pot holders, wall hangings, and table runners. Not having to deal with the bulk of fabric makes a big difference for beginners like us.
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Sorry...you did not win the contest!!!
I love your quilt, and I think that you did a very good job on your first FMQ attempt. :D:D:D
You should give yourself a BIG pat on the back, for taking on such a large project for your first attempt too!!!:D:D:D
Please don't get discouraged!!! For me the hardest was the first attempt...it gets easier each time!!!
I love your quilt, and I think that you did a very good job on your first FMQ attempt. :D:D:D
You should give yourself a BIG pat on the back, for taking on such a large project for your first attempt too!!!:D:D:D
Please don't get discouraged!!! For me the hardest was the first attempt...it gets easier each time!!!
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