sew_Tracy

Don't rip them!!! It's so cute...ya, I know cute isn't a word that comes to mind for a guy...but hey, it is what it is! Welcome to the world of FMQ on a domestic.

cowgirlquilter

First of all, I love that you are trying, and certainly can understand. I would say "you've shown me yours, now let me show you mine", and if I could say it without laughing, it would be HILARIOUS!!!!
Please know if we compared your quilt to mine, you would think I had too many glasses of wine....but I live in Napa and that is to be expected....lol!!

kiffie2413

As a fellow fmq kryptonite person I can honestly say your fmq looks fine to me! And believe me, I hear ya on thinking, well, they make it look pretty easy, I think I can do that...lol...I also have to say that it helps if one practices, which this "one"...me...doesn't do much of...I just revert back to outline or hand quilting...I also have to say I love your signature...my dh helps me with some of the layouts of my quilts, but I haven't convinced him to quilt with me...he says when I want to go hunting with him, he will quilt with me...nuff said..lol
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CarolynMT

I just started quilting as well, and FMQ'ing, this link I am posting is to Leah Day, her free motion quilting instructions are so easy, she starts slow, and grows your skills. Think of it as a way to make tons of dog blankets while practicing and learning. Most shelters (if you dont have a fur baby) would welcome donated blankets.

http://www.freemotionquilting.blogsp...ilt-along.html

I watched literally tons of you tube videos and took classes and it wasnt until I watch Leah's method of teaching that it "clicked" with me and I got over my fear mind you I am not that great at FMQ, I will caveat that with I dont practice, I just opted to get a Long Arm and go that route.

Good Luck!

Diane007

just love the stars and the colours

Dolphyngyrl

The quilt is not ruined, and doesn't look half bad for a newbie and a first try. Rome was not built in a day. Anthing done well takes years of practice. Congrats on a job well don, don't be too hard on yourself

Tweety2911

Your attempt at FNQ is really good! Am partial to star quilts and yours is beautiful.

alikat110

Randy.....it is fine...I have been quilti g for years and still haven't even attempted. I admire your bravery!

lots2do

I think it's great, don't give up. (Although some say wine can help you relax when you FM).

Sharon M

Practice makes perfect as they say. I think you did a really good job so with a little practice I think you will be more pleased with yourself. We are always hardest on ourselves. Because we know where all the bad places are. You have to learn not to point them out. Great job!