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Quilting: Practice Stitching
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Practice Stitching

FMQ Practice

Swirls &Wishbone
Swirls, Wavy Lines & Circles
FMQ Practice
Curlyques
Feathers & Paisley

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Machine Quilting Negative Space »

Instructions

Practice, Practice, Practice
Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

For: Other

What was your inspiration?

Angela Walters class and fantastic book

What are you most proud of?

I am my own worst critic and a perfectionist which means I am too scared to jump right in and quilt on a real quilt (although I do have several tops ready to be quilted). I decided to make a practice sandwich to start and whilst there is much improvement needed, I am actually really pleased with my sample.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Trust in yourself and the process. Just do it!

 

21 comments

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JolovestoQuilt on craftsy.com
JolovestoQuilt
Oct 03, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
love the soft blue on gold fabric..really pretty. Your stitches are gorgeous and the shapes are lovely flowing and smooth. I'm inspired to go use my machine that I have tempting left out in my living room (housework can wait!)
Ana Maria Amaro on craftsy.com
Ana Maria Amaro
Oct 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
and this is a practice piece? Your work is amazing, go for it.
FooDogDesigns on craftsy.com
FooDogDesigns
Sep 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
great job - keep going!
Pamelon on craftsy.com
Pamelon
Sep 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very playful! Nicely done!
Fran Wiest on craftsy.com
Fran Wiest
Sep 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, you look like a pro!
Twinmommy070502 on craftsy.com
Twinmommy070502
Sep 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
WOW! Love these all... Your feathers are awesome!!!
a1angiem on craftsy.com
a1angiem
Sep 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
crap, woman! that stitching IS perfect. you need to get on those quilt tops...you are amazing! don't waste another stitch on practice!!!
Twiglet on craftsy.com
Twiglet
Sep 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful work, love it
Wfraser on craftsy.com
Wfraser
Sep 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Congratulations, this is fantastic! You must be so pleased.
jhb4300 on craftsy.com
jhb4300
Sep 03, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is great.
Ralitza on craftsy.com
Ralitza
Sep 03, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beuatiful! The quilting it so delicate!
Angela Walters on craftsy.com
Angela Walters
Craftsy Instructor
Sep 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I agree with everyone else, go for it! You did a fantastic job :)
Curlyque Sue on craftsy.com
Curlyque Sue
Sep 02, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much Angela. Loving this class and your book (which i have read so many times since receiving it that the edges are starting to curl!). I am slowly coming to the realization that it doesn't have to be perfect. Even though they are glaringly obvious to me I'm sure no one else but me even notices the "whoopsies".
MarjorieV on craftsy.com
MarjorieV
Sep 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I think uou can take the training wheels off znd go solo! Your piece is impressive, look foward toxseeing more.
Curlyque Sue on craftsy.com
Curlyque Sue
Sep 02, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
With such positive reinforcement I am almost ready to quilt a "real" quilt. Just got to get out of my own head!
jobeard@onlinemac.com on craftsy.com
jobeard@onlinemac.com
Sep 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Exceptional! Beautiful work. Did you do this on a long arm or home sewing machine?
Curlyque Sue on craftsy.com
Curlyque Sue
Sep 02, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Jo. All done on a domestic sewing machine. I have a volatile relationship with my machine. Bought it sight unseen based on some reviews and recommendations. Big mistake - should always test run to see what fits but we are very slowly learning to get along!!!
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your quilting is fabulous! Get quilting on those tops - you're ready!
Curlyque Sue on craftsy.com
Curlyque Sue
Sep 02, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Will do - I have 1 quilt layered and ready to go and 6 flimsy's just waiting g
Kitts on craftsy.com
Kitts
Sep 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! Your practice FMQ looks so beautiful and professional! I especially love your curlyquies! They are so lovely! Please post photos of your quilts when you get them done. I am sure they will be stunning. Don't be so hard on yourself....your work is awesome!
Curlyque Sue on craftsy.com
Curlyque Sue
Sep 02, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for such positive comments. Confidence s growing with each practice.

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