No polite way to say how bad this is!
#41
Practice writing your name in cursive as your FMQ pattern. That helps you learn to move the fabric in an up-down-left-right motion instead of turning it. You already have muscle memory for this motion of writing your name. Most of those who FMQ will tell you that muscle memory of whatever design you are trying to use is important. They often will take a couple minutes to 'practice' their FMQ before starting on the actual quilt, even if they quilt every day or so.
Jan in VA
Jan in VA
Jan in VA
Jan in VA
And Sarah, as far as I'm concerned, I think you did a great job. I like the way you went around the objects in the print. I've only tried FMQ once on pillow tops. And yes, it is hard!
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I am glad you jumped on the FMQ wagon and your potholder is great! My first attempt was a small baby size quilt. I just did random stitching all over and I think I used about 3 or more spools of thread. I got lots of practice moving the fabric; I learned to wear nubby garden gloves to save my upper arms from aching; and I just played with it. When I was done and it was finished, it was stiff as a board and another lesson I learned was...don't quilt the lines so close together. :-) But it was a learning experience and once I washed the quilt, it softened up some. I still consider myself an advanced beginner and nothing I do will ever win prizes. But I make quilts for warmth and because I enjoy doing it and that is what matters to me. Thanks for starting this post and keep us up on your next FMQ project. :-)
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