My First FMQ

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07-19-2010, 05:09 PM

#21

brenda21

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It looks great !

07-19-2010, 05:20 PM

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quiltinghere

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadheart

First I have no quilt frame. So laid it out on the floor and pinned it. That didn't look right so started on one side and repinned it. Alas why it was not as tight as it should have been?

The quilt looks wonderful to me - I'm sure your friend will love it to - unless she a member of the quilt police and I doubt it.

A quilt frame is used when quilting - not laying out the sandwich. Lots of people use the floor because they don't have big enough table space. Others go to a church or library and push tables together.

The backing needs to be taped down - snug but not too snug.
The batting is next - smooth it down nicely.
The top is next - smooth well.
I pin from the center out - about a hand width apart.

I've got 2 baby quilts I need to do that to this week as a goal.

I think you did a great job on your first FMQ - I've only SITD myself.

07-19-2010, 05:54 PM

#23

LeeAnn

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Very good! Way to go!

07-19-2010, 05:59 PM

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quilting.addict

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadheart

I have to admit I never thought to use gloves with the sticky dots on them. My hands really hurt when I got done.
LOL O ya forgot Creative License.

I bought a pair of Playtex rubber gloves, the ones for housework. I cut off one inch past the fingers (towards your wrist) and threw the rest away. I slide on my five rubber fingers to FMQ. If I had it to do over again, I would leave a little further down on the palm, but I mostly guide with the flat of my fingers.

07-19-2010, 06:00 PM

#25

nativetexan

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oh but when i see the whole quilt, you did really well.

07-19-2010, 06:22 PM

#26

p38flygirl

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Great job..and it was quilted with love...That makes it even more special..Try to remember to put a label on it...It should say who made it, and for whom it was made and the date...Or, simply sign and date it on the back with a permanent pen...I think your friend will like that little extra...
Keep up the good work....
p38flygirl