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Quilting: Free Motion and Christmas Carols
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Free Motion and Christmas Carols

Free motion practice

Free motion practice
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Other

Style: Holiday


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Free motion quilting foor

What was your inspiration?

I put on some Christmas carols today and spent the afternoon practicing my free motion quilting while singing along. My goal today was to find my "hum-purr", and by golly, I think I've done it. Still some refining to do to be sure, but things started really clicking today, my stitch length was much more consistent and the back looked good too.

What are you most proud of?

I am at the point where I really would try something more than a meander on a whole quilt

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Practice, practice, practice

 

10 comments

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Projectpam on craftsy.com
Dec 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This looks great! So glad you shared. Can't wait to try this to gain experience and confidence.
SewsYourMother on craftsy.com
Dec 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks for your nice remarks. I have a long way to go, to be sure, but feel I'm gaining ground each time I try.
Shona on craftsy.com
Dec 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
brilliant job. Did you draw the snow flakes first?
SewsYourMother on craftsy.com
Dec 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks. Yes, I used a stencil and a dissapearing ink fabric marker.
desna on craftsy.com
Dec 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Excellent, beautifully quilted. I must get my darning foot out and make a start on this FMQ in the NY.
SewsYourMother on craftsy.com
Dec 17, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
It is great fun once you get going.
kvonnordheim on craftsy.com
Dec 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great work!!! I'm in the same boat as you! I want to try something besides meandering but scared I mess up a beautiful quilt! :)
SewsYourMother on craftsy.com
Dec 17, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! Give yourself a play day and do a little practice quilt. You won't feel too bad then.
bartolli on craftsy.com
Dec 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very nicely done! I need to practice free motion quilting too.
SewsYourMother on craftsy.com
Dec 17, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you