I can still feel the fabric, and wrinkles etc as well as keep them on when changing thread and bobbins !! Great!
I also had another great discovery today! This may seem totally obvious to most people but it took me awhile to figure it out. The first time I free motion quilted I had a problem every time the bobbin ran out and needed changing, because I lost my place, and couldn't find where I had left off.....so this time I put a pin in to mark the spot!
Simple, I know! (I can't believe I didn't think about it before either !!)
I am getting better, slowly.
There are still lots of mistakes, but because I am using thread that blends and a patterned fabric on the back it is pretty forgiving. It took about 3 hours of sewing to finish the centre.
Now I have to do the borders and bindings...and it is another finish !! :)
I think you are doing a fantastic job. I wondered how you would like those heavy gloves - you adapted nicely. You are learning and growing with each project - and having fun.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job, Flo!
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You are doing a great job----looks very professional to me.
ReplyDeleteWoo! Good for you! Your stitches look so nice and even too. You are amazing.
ReplyDeleteMarking with a pin is brilliant.
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~Monika
from across the pond.
Rubber gloves worked great for me, but made my hands sweat. I found some garden gloves at the dollar store with the palms and finger tips dipped in nitrile. I'll try them this weekend. Your beautiful results encourage me to keep practicing.
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