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    Old 03-24-2014, 06:18 PM
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    Default My longarm is home so I've been practicing

    When my longarm arrived home, the wire on the lazer light was broken. So, Nolting shipped me out a new one. Well, in the mean time, I decided to practice my free motion quilting. Which is something I'm not very good at. Here is a baby panel that I did some practicing on. Tell me what you think. Be honest. I'm a big girl and learn from criticism.
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    Old 03-24-2014, 06:23 PM
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    I think it looks great. You are definitely being too hard on yourself. You're off to a great start!
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    Old 03-24-2014, 06:26 PM
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    I love your quilting! There are a few places that aren't perfect, but that will fade away with practice. I suspect that you are still learning to control your speed. I have found curves to be much smoother if I go a bit faster rather than slower. It's easier to make smooth curves if the machine has some inertia pushing it along. I think you are well on your way to some fantastic custom work.

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    Old 03-24-2014, 06:28 PM
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    I think it looks beautiful.
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    Old 03-24-2014, 06:29 PM
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    For just starting out, I think you are doing a beautiful job. It looks great!
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    Old 03-24-2014, 06:33 PM
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    Your doing great!
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    Old 03-24-2014, 06:54 PM
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    It looks very good and the main thing is you are getting in there and practicing. Everything will become easier as time moves along and you gain confidence.
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    Old 03-25-2014, 03:16 AM
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    looks great
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    Old 03-25-2014, 04:55 AM
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    Looks great to me.
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    Old 03-25-2014, 05:13 AM
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    Just keep it up, we all get better each & every time.
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