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First real free motion quilting

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Beyond Basic Machine Quilting »

Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Romantic

Materials

cotton fabric, cotton & polyester threads

What are you most proud of?

this is my first real free motion quilting project

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

practice, practice & then just do it

37 comments

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Pootsie

Mar 10, 2013

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I am getting braver by the moment!! This is Wonderful ...especially for a first piece!

Darns

Mar 10, 2013

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Thank you! This class really got me started FMQ. Lots of practice then go for it!

Projectpam

Feb 12, 2013

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What a cute idea with the lady bug! I just love it! Well done!!

Darns

Feb 15, 2013

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Thank you! I should not have done the lady bug in such a dark color but - - -

4Bird

Nov 18, 2012

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This is remarkable. I aspire to be the quilter that you are. Your hands and feet are really working together. :)

Darns

Nov 19, 2012

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Thanks so much, 4Bird! For some reason, this class really resonated with me & made me want to practice FMQ.

Ladymax

Oct 07, 2012

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This is absolutely fabulous.

Darns

Oct 07, 2012

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Thanks so much, Ladymax! This was the class that gave me the confidence to try more free motion quilting - after I realized that I wasn't going to be perfect & just don't worry about perfection

cstearns

Sep 03, 2012

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This is amazing! I signed up for this class and haven't made the fabric backing yet. Someday!

Darns

Sep 03, 2012

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Go for it! this is a great class - discovered spray basting & now I couldn't go back to pinning not to mention finding out that FMQ is not totally impossible

Polarjo

Aug 18, 2012

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Great job! This class is on my wish list for sure.

Darns

Aug 18, 2012

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Thank you! I learned so much in this class - well worth it

Di4N4

Jul 25, 2012

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This is beautiful! Craftsy has great classes... I think I would love "drawing" on fabric like you have done! You have ispired me, and now I want to sign up for this class, also.... my "wish list" is growng! (Wishing there were more hours in the day!)

Darns

Jul 25, 2012

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Thanks, Di4N4, this is a really good class - you definitely should take it - all kinds of good ideas, encouragment

Di4N4

Jul 27, 2012

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I did it, Darns! I went to Ann Petersen's "Obsessive Quilter" website and found that she had a link to get the class for half-price, so I am signed up! Her videos are wonderful! I don't know when I will actually have the time to get started... still have my July BOM blocks to finish, and also I have committed to start making "Artisan Cheese" Haha! There are just so many interesting claases here on Craftsy, and I love the platform! Thankfully, the classes don't expire!

andibowden68

Jul 16, 2012

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oh wow...so beautifully done!

Darns

Jul 16, 2012

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Thanks a lot! What's odd is that I found some motifs much easier to do & others looked like I was quilting during an earthquake - takes lots of practice.

Pam NZ

Jun 25, 2012

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Well done, hope mine looks half as good... when I get around to it... so much to do on the "want to do list"... perhaps I should get the fabric pieced sooner rather than later? I especially love the lady bird... ooooh and look at those leaves!

Darns

Jun 27, 2012

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Thanks, Pam - I know what you mean about the "to do" list - it grows daily.

Darns

Jun 09, 2012

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Love Craftsy & have learned so much - as far as free motion quilting, I am still trying to learn some control so I don't have to say "why did I go there like that" so much - practice, practice

Wazoo Sue

Jun 09, 2012

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Great job! I do quilting for a living, and it always thrills me to see someone be brave and do free motion quilting. Isn't Craftsy great!

Darns

Jun 09, 2012

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Thank you! still learning & practicing - going to attempt an all over swirl pattern on my next quilt - we'll see how that goes

Triplets gram

Apr 25, 2012

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Beautiful. Did you quilt this with the backing on?

Darns

Apr 25, 2012

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Thank you! Yes, you layer the top, batting & backing & start quilting.

linynp

Apr 23, 2012

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Again another WOW!!!! OK maybe I'll be at that caliber. impressed :)

Keitha

Apr 21, 2012

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Wow..... no matter how much I try I can not get this good. Are you using a stitch regulator?

Darns

Apr 21, 2012

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Thank you! Yes, I am using the Bernina Stitch Regulator. It does help with getting a more even stitch length. The only issue I have with it is that the bulk of the BSR restricts visibility on the upper right side. Sometimes it's hard to see where I want to go. I'm now playing around with Bernina foot #29 which is clear plastic. I kind of got a feel for how fast I want to move my hands & the sound of the machine. I'll just have to see how this goes. Practice, practice & a lot of patience with yourself - -

anewbie

Mar 17, 2012

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I'm so impressed. Beautiful Job. How long have you been quilting. Looks like a lot of quilting experience.... Thinking about signing up for my very FIRST craftsy course. If this is your first attempt at free motion quilting, I'm very encouraged. Looking forward to following you in the future.

anewbie

Mar 17, 2012

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lot2sew@yahoo.com

Mar 13, 2012

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Great job on your first free motion quilting. I think it looks great!

Darns

Mar 01, 2012

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Thanks for all the kind comments. You know that what I see is the shaky lines, jerky starts & really wonky circles - hope to improve as I go forward with free motion quilting.