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Insights From SewCalGal: Practice Quilt Sandwiches For Free Motion QuiltingSewCalGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062059207544865569noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-64475796038853253932012-01-02T21:14:20.797-08:002012-01-02T21:14:20.797-08:00Thanks for hosting this FMQ Challenge, it seems li...Thanks for hosting this FMQ Challenge, it seems like there are a LOT of quilters out there who want to do "nice" quilting... and I'm one of them.Librarynanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144218074069181546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-84938169068836836052012-01-02T10:28:21.235-08:002012-01-02T10:28:21.235-08:00I think I'll make quilt sandwiches all the sam...I think I'll make quilt sandwiches all the same size for the challenge, then I can either put them all together for a wall quilt sampler, table runner or trash can liner. :) This is going to be fun!Franhttp://www.quiltmerchant.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-19491633887683367962012-01-01T09:28:00.978-08:002012-01-01T09:28:00.978-08:00Fun idea to put the practice design in a CD circle...Fun idea to put the practice design in a CD circle! <br /><br />And I'm so glad you mentioned charity quilts to be used for practice too. I've seen the little practice sandwich idea, but it seemed pointless to me to just have a bunch of little examples. So putting them together using QAYG is nice - but it's more real world to actually practice with a little lap quilt. Less time too as you can just self bind and be done! Quilts for Kids http://www.quiltsforkids.org/ and other places would be happy to get the resulting quilt. I actually did this with my first two quilts - it was very freeing to know that there would be no critical reviews of my attempts...June Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04417665719096002149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-678791450224778812011-12-31T16:19:07.788-08:002011-12-31T16:19:07.788-08:00Hay now went and got some quality muslin at local...Hay now went and got some quality muslin at local quilt shop....and some lovely batiks as well. Will cut make some sandwiches for the freemotion lesson.<br />Looking forward to new learning adventures and a banana split which is how we bring in the New Year at my house.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069157731767359674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-3338409152293615072011-12-31T09:42:36.769-08:002011-12-31T09:42:36.769-08:00This looks so difficult! Ok, ready to give it a tr...This looks so difficult! Ok, ready to give it a try first thing tomorrow!Lorrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03583585626846878449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-21930277533224450822011-12-29T13:25:27.037-08:002011-12-29T13:25:27.037-08:00Can't wait to get started.... Love your sample...Can't wait to get started.... Love your samples.AJ (The Quilting Pot Podcast)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04171249006179124886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-38768791717121916162011-12-28T11:35:12.176-08:002011-12-28T11:35:12.176-08:00Loved seeing your samples and what you learned fro...Loved seeing your samples and what you learned from them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-49256368585193707512011-12-28T07:28:57.706-08:002011-12-28T07:28:57.706-08:00Wow! That is awesome, can't wait!Wow! That is awesome, can't wait!Ceceliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01905368878497941072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-9117486460118177832011-12-28T06:06:32.223-08:002011-12-28T06:06:32.223-08:00Hmmm, mastering 12 designs? So...this is not the b...Hmmm, mastering 12 designs? So...this is not the beginner class? I haven't learned to stipple yet. We are a Christian home,so there won't be any wine-wasting moments either. Okay, relax first? I'm counting on a stash of chocolate.Kat Scribnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973680119735443740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-84160405749205464822011-12-28T05:35:28.523-08:002011-12-28T05:35:28.523-08:00I cannot reiterate how much I am looking forward t...I cannot reiterate how much I am looking forward to this challenge! I am so psyched!!Josie McRaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16920829397288239105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-50688387887427463902011-12-27T20:34:50.542-08:002011-12-27T20:34:50.542-08:00I've got a bunch of ugly yellow, but top quali...I've got a bunch of ugly yellow, but top quality quilters cotton that is waiting on me to get started. I think I just will.<br /><br />I love the new bloggy look!Miss Hillbillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422851284570747539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-40037275927782860472011-12-27T19:10:59.420-08:002011-12-27T19:10:59.420-08:00Looking forward to the challenge. I'm trying ...Looking forward to the challenge. I'm trying to get things finished up to be ready! Thanks for sponsoring this challenge!M and M plus 3https://www.blogger.com/profile/07720421594760373371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-20988109929878574562011-12-27T18:42:53.481-08:002011-12-27T18:42:53.481-08:00WOW! You progressed so nicely. I just might give...WOW! You progressed so nicely. I just might give it a try.KaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-81366878288506583102011-12-27T17:07:13.678-08:002011-12-27T17:07:13.678-08:00So far I've only ever practised FMQ on test qu...So far I've only ever practised FMQ on test quilt sandwiches, but I'm hoping to donate everything I create for the challenge this year to my local humane society, where they will become security blankets for abandoned kitties. (This is is inspired by the Snuggles Project)MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873866161092464816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-43889802254316868812011-12-27T15:56:10.512-08:002011-12-27T15:56:10.512-08:00You definitely learned how to do beautiful free mo...You definitely learned how to do beautiful free motion, wonderful pieces.<br />I am going to practice this year, my main problem is the sandwich, I hate pinning so I have to get used to it;) I want to do charity quilts, so thought lap quilts for the elderly and wheel chairs would be a good way to start and practice.<br /><br />DebbieWoolenSailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621977477193550261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-71797316149992288342011-12-27T15:39:24.648-08:002011-12-27T15:39:24.648-08:00Wow your quilting looks fantastic. I can't be...Wow your quilting looks fantastic. I can't believe you learned all this within one year. I love the quilting you did in the 5th picture (class with Diane Gaudynsk).Talin's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15848341999685056065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-26560416259124561222011-12-27T14:32:45.504-08:002011-12-27T14:32:45.504-08:00The first picture with the eyelashes on the back, ...The first picture with the eyelashes on the back, look like what I've been doing. I can't seem to get it right.<br /><br />@pril<br /><a href="http://KoolBeenz-blog.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">KoolBeenz-blog.blogspot.com</a><br /><a href="http://For-the-Love-of-Pie.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">For-the-Love-of-Pie.blogspot.com</a>@prilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06505886848369684004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-91977139568701221852011-12-27T14:30:05.819-08:002011-12-27T14:30:05.819-08:00Wow. You do great work already! Can't wait to ...Wow. You do great work already! Can't wait to get started!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09857019636400903336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-22275734413389870162011-12-27T14:25:49.707-08:002011-12-27T14:25:49.707-08:00You bet I practice! I've been practicing all ...You bet I practice! I've been practicing all week. Can't wait to get started!!Sue Dauriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733757459352965059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-15289893497481465782011-12-27T13:32:11.029-08:002011-12-27T13:32:11.029-08:00Thanks! I'll probably be re-reading this one ...Thanks! I'll probably be re-reading this one a few times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-22365729467781430552011-12-27T13:26:35.081-08:002011-12-27T13:26:35.081-08:00I so enjoyed seeing your different samples and how...I so enjoyed seeing your different samples and how you have worked on improving your skills. Thanks!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622919657309096651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-50452657874487379892011-12-27T13:16:02.303-08:002011-12-27T13:16:02.303-08:00I am so glad that I have decided to take this chal...I am so glad that I have decided to take this challenge. i have also stitched int he ditch until I have gotten bored with it and when I make my purses I have tried doing some stippling but I hope after this year I will be able to grow from that. Thanks for all your tips and ideas they help me to focus on a direction that will help me learn....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14762923782505594807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-32174735259267664322011-12-27T13:01:22.277-08:002011-12-27T13:01:22.277-08:00I definitely am looking at joining in, but will be...I definitely am looking at joining in, but will be Feb before I do. Look forward to it.A Creative Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10505267203189406571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-64407485813489168712011-12-27T12:55:22.758-08:002011-12-27T12:55:22.758-08:00I'm so excited about getting started. It looks...I'm so excited about getting started. It looks like it will be quite a challenge but I think I'm ready! Thanks.StitchingBahmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673274580185330469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250006727943954486.post-8194632347884346752011-12-27T12:43:26.984-08:002011-12-27T12:43:26.984-08:00How exciting! I'm really looking forward to t...How exciting! I'm really looking forward to this challenge. I hope I'm up to it!Billyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924667293646926136noreply@blogger.com