tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post676615515332222793..comments2024-03-23T16:09:40.597+00:00Comments on Fluffy Sheep Quilting: Free Motion Friday Week 1: The WaveCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08702598565262409462noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-76036765713660646282011-10-15T22:31:58.462+01:002011-10-15T22:31:58.462+01:00I just read your latest FMQ post and it reminded m...I just read your latest FMQ post and it reminded me that I meant to comment on this one with some tips I learnt when on a course. First of all with the grip, instead of gloves the non slip matting stuff that you buy to go under things works a treat if you use a 3 inchish square in each hand (much better than wearing gloves and having to take them off all the time) secondly if you take your shoes off you get much better speed control. Hope this helpsCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989559270340378895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-65173862396629476832011-10-15T03:12:04.166+01:002011-10-15T03:12:04.166+01:00How can I resist joining in on the 'fun' -...How can I resist joining in on the 'fun' - my FMQ leaves a lot to be desired! And - FMQ scares me to death - how can something that looks so simple, be so tricky?Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313828885803503413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-74916821622043644412011-10-13T18:50:32.949+01:002011-10-13T18:50:32.949+01:00I didn't know about this until today.. But I j...I didn't know about this until today.. But I just finished up a quilt and was going to try and FMQ it but when I practiced the stitches looked fine on the front but the ones on the back were horrible, every time I'd make a tighter curve or a loop it would pull the stitches and look like a flower..made me sad. I might have to start up this week...Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712691509101531970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-5014807657885987462011-10-13T11:45:31.244+01:002011-10-13T11:45:31.244+01:00I have found Leah's tip the best one when worr...I have found Leah's tip the best one when worrying about tension. If you use the suprme slider (which I highly recommend) the do NOT drop the feed dogs. Since reading AND floowing this tip I have not had any tension problems - before I spent most of my quilting time fighting and cussing the tension.Nana Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458781361828048337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-3558170376851755702011-10-09T03:49:49.062+01:002011-10-09T03:49:49.062+01:00Glad I found this. I wanted to fmq a small quilt t...Glad I found this. I wanted to fmq a small quilt today but chickened out and put on the walking foot. Glad I did as otherwise I would have been alternating between ripping out teensy-weensy stitches and big bad ugly toe catchers. I will batt up fabric tomorrow and begin practicing (again).beeceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971814827992549629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-46683396693283069992011-10-09T02:12:41.489+01:002011-10-09T02:12:41.489+01:00I didn't even see the video till Thursday and ...I didn't even see the video till Thursday and spent Friday and Saturday with my DD and Grandboys. Some sewing was done but I need "me time" to FMQ. Perhaps I will always be a week (or more) behind!<br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration and the motivation - now I just need to avoid procrastination!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760744006915967397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-32179914813453921482011-10-08T23:57:16.583+01:002011-10-08T23:57:16.583+01:00I hope no one minds but I've linked up again b...I hope no one minds but I've linked up again because I have a proper foot at last so I have some real(using the word loosely!) fmq and I'm caught up now. Thank you Cindy for getting us started on this. Ithought it would be impossible but now I'm thinking it'll just take LOTS of practise and it's so much nicer dong this all together :)Janine @ Rainbow Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00506960048874406422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-90366683007700618762011-10-08T16:23:14.445+01:002011-10-08T16:23:14.445+01:00I think I may have sorted the 'no reply ' ...I think I may have sorted the 'no reply ' out- but I am not sure....mammafairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08970531305586032149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-76489163613435682502011-10-08T11:30:19.356+01:002011-10-08T11:30:19.356+01:00I use rubber gloves - cheapo Marigolds and I cut o...I use rubber gloves - cheapo Marigolds and I cut off the fingers I don't need and add ventilation holes in the palms! They are cheap and effective - and you are right - small is much harder than medium, although large is hard on the shoulders!Georginahttp://www.rosecolouredworld.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-15161489448201837572011-10-08T05:14:40.140+01:002011-10-08T05:14:40.140+01:00Next up: The Upside-Down Quilt Along! Nah, but thi...Next up: The Upside-Down Quilt Along! Nah, but this is fun so far. I suck, but it's nice to have motivation to sit down for even just a few minutes and practice. I love seeing everyone else's attempts!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01920759461540357511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-66902125809759611622011-10-08T02:51:02.367+01:002011-10-08T02:51:02.367+01:00I don't blog but will practice along. I have ...I don't blog but will practice along. I have some experience but i am not an expert. I need to learn some new patterns. For those of you just starting-- gloves really make a big difference. I use those cheap mini driving gloves you can find in walgreens etc-- light weight knit with little rubber dots. They don't restrict your hand movements, and the price is right! I use them when straight line quilting as well-- they really give you a lot more control.mary/sy lake quiltsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-29962369179696140572011-10-07T23:20:01.795+01:002011-10-07T23:20:01.795+01:00well Cindy, your back looks great, and your stitch...well Cindy, your back looks great, and your stitches all look the same length, so that's a pretty good result to me!! Really hope I can join in next week :-)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401124377008075764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-22497770474723360972011-10-07T22:23:55.213+01:002011-10-07T22:23:55.213+01:00I just discovered your blog and will joining in on...I just discovered your blog and will joining in on the fun starting next week! I have been meaning to practice on my own but now I can have a support group. :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10512285222993565838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-45408077841659024652011-10-07T22:01:17.715+01:002011-10-07T22:01:17.715+01:00Well, I think you've just proved it's all ...Well, I think you've just proved it's all about the practice! One tip rather than the teflon thingy, is to polish your surface with furniture poish to make it slippy and if you starch your bottom fabric before you sandwich it, it slides much better too! Think about the speed of the needle to the movement of your fabric a bit like the balancing of tension for thread, a fine tuning thing :) You've all done brilliantly, I may have to go play just for the fun of it! :)Trudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105739423187659152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-49740553941536753692011-10-07T21:26:57.414+01:002011-10-07T21:26:57.414+01:00I hope to find the time to 'have a go' thi...I hope to find the time to 'have a go' this week - I've tried several times and in the end gave in and got some gloves - they helped no end in controlling the fabric - now to control the needle !suzan almondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093130414308570219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-7794583243746214742011-10-07T20:48:00.978+01:002011-10-07T20:48:00.978+01:00Oh dear lord Pieces To Love I don't even remem...Oh dear lord Pieces To Love I don't even remember if I put the foot down, bet I forgot!!<br /><br />Too funny, at least the next one looks like the tears I will be shedding, my quilting will look nothing like it!Mrs Flying Blind...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15064004823351464643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-9905050657230184532011-10-07T15:08:14.117+01:002011-10-07T15:08:14.117+01:00some people have been known to remove their presse...some people have been known to remove their presser foot when they FMQ. On my machine I still have to put the 'presser foot' down even if I have no foot on it. Just watch your fingers if daring to attempt this.Pieces to Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911965087743433028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-59640555065617478632011-10-07T14:50:47.063+01:002011-10-07T14:50:47.063+01:00Look at you!!! I am so impressed, Cindy! I need t...Look at you!!! I am so impressed, Cindy! I need to be doing this with you because I need a LOT more practice on my free motion quilting. I kind of stink at it. And that's being nice. LOL Great job!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299967254021018465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-40210229325663238022011-10-07T14:41:19.751+01:002011-10-07T14:41:19.751+01:00Well! I don't know if I even should be linking...Well! I don't know if I even should be linking up - but I hope I entered the spirit if not the practice :( Still waiting for an fmq foot - but I tried anyway! I shall be back, properly equipped, next week :)Janine @ Rainbow Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00506960048874406422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-70408958686281832072011-10-07T14:14:17.019+01:002011-10-07T14:14:17.019+01:00Cindy, as you know, this was a freaking riot! And...Cindy, as you know, this was a freaking riot! And when I saw the sample for next week? Chica, you had to hear me laughing all the way from here!!!Rebecca Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338059543165541467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-81819749204909952432011-10-07T14:05:11.349+01:002011-10-07T14:05:11.349+01:00It`s much tougher than it looks but I should be ab...It`s much tougher than it looks but I should be able to get a bit more practice in this week. Great choice for the second week - love those raindrops...they would look good on a Prince Charming quilt. Thanks for hosting Cindy!Annabellahttp://www.kechquilts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-61597990527523713312011-10-07T13:36:14.933+01:002011-10-07T13:36:14.933+01:00Looking good! I use either rubber tipped gardenin...Looking good! I use either rubber tipped gardening gloves (£1 from Tesco!) but in the summer they're too warm so I use a couple of squares of that rubber mat stuff that you use to stop things slipping/protect your cups, etc. in the cupboard - it's usually a couple of pounds for a roll in a cheap homeware shop but if you can't find any let me know! Good luck with the dangly things ;o)Archie The Wonder Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348256617269963755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-57048595957240428312011-10-07T13:18:13.451+01:002011-10-07T13:18:13.451+01:00My attempts were pretty shocking but I'm looki...My attempts were pretty shocking but I'm looking forward to next week! :) Looks like fun!<br />All this practice better make me good - hahahahaha!!Lucy | Charm About Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802874219199570853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-40792592953391158712011-10-07T12:48:15.102+01:002011-10-07T12:48:15.102+01:00For gloves, let me suggest you purchase a pair of ...For gloves, let me suggest you purchase a pair of garden gloves (with grippies) to start off. They are generally very inexpensive and will help during the practice phase. If you decide you really enjoy FMQ then you can upgrade. BUT I have found those garden gloves work just find. I have heard great things about Machingers but haven't figured out why I need them yet.Rhonda the Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04381491345256616685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-5649603678176071562011-10-07T11:19:15.716+01:002011-10-07T11:19:15.716+01:00I love drop art! Cool pattern. I'd join in but...I love drop art! Cool pattern. I'd join in but I have the unfair advantage of my stitch regulator and a wee bit more experience but love that you are doing it.Canadian Abroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358781396739230934noreply@blogger.com