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basic machine quilting

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Instructions

This is a basic introduction to machine quilting. The most important thing is to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!! Just remember that everytime you machine quilt, it will get easier and look better. Start with small things like placemats, table runners or baby quilts until you are more comfortable wih the technique, then move up to larger bed quilts. Another tip is to get some large paper and draw ...
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Difficulty:

Category: Other

Type of item: Functional

For: Home

Style: Classic


Materials

quilt top, batting, backing sewing machine & needles, thread

What was your inspiration?

I have been machine quilting for a few years and would like to pass it along

What are you most proud of?

I have been teaching machine quilting this past year. I recieved a 2nd place ribbon for machine quilting at my quilt guild.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!! and then practice some more. If you make charity quilts, this is a good place to practice. My dogs have blankets to lay on that are practice things. use your practice stuff for floormats, diapers, whatever....

 

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