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Free Motion Quilt Practice-Bind ’em and Use ’em!

November 29, 2013

Free Motion Quilt

 

I will file this under…”Because You Asked”. In the post, How to Choose a Needle for Free Motion Quilting  HERE, I offered a small glimpse of this quilt underneath a few needles.  Several people asked to see more of this quilt…

This quilt was made nearly ten years ago…I’ve learned  a lot about quilting and binding since then!  It does illustrate a few things…Bind your practice pieces and use them.  I use this little quilt all the time under bowls of fruit or with a vase on top.  It’s only 14 inches square–and it’s far from perfect, but that’s partly why it gets so much use…I don’t care if I spill on it!

Also, date  your practice pieces. It will be a yardstick for how far you’ve come.   This one doesn’t have a date on it, but I wish it did.

A little tip for today…Bind and date your practice pieces!

Hope you’re having a restful day…at least you don’t have to cook!

Lori

 

 

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16 responses to “Free Motion Quilt Practice-Bind ’em and Use ’em!”

  1. Lucie the Happy Quilter says:
    November 29, 2013 at 11:58 am

    Great tip. I have bound a few of my practice pieces and they make great table centres and such. It never occurred to me to date them though.

    1. kathy o says:
      November 29, 2013 at 12:49 pm

      BEAUTIFUL!!! And thanks for the reminder to bind & date! Thank you!

    2. Lori Kennedy says:
      December 3, 2013 at 10:23 am

      I’m sure you will enjoy seeing the dates–and your children’s grandchildren will love the dates even more!

  2. sillyandrea says:
    November 29, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    My grandmother always told me to sign and date my work – multiple times when I was growing up.

    I wished I’d listened to her more! Thanks for the reminder.

    1. Lori Kennedy says:
      December 3, 2013 at 10:22 am

      Was your grandmother an artist? You seem to surround yourself with art and creativity!

  3. Emiliana says:
    November 29, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    A beautiful piece, Does not matter whether it was a ten year old or a new made one..

    1. Lori Kennedy says:
      December 3, 2013 at 10:21 am

      It is a favorite–washed a zillion times and I like that it shows the progress I’ve made.

  4. Kitty says:
    November 29, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    The little quilt may not be perfect, but I think it’s beautiful
    Thank you for the tip to bind and date the practice pieces!!

    1. Lori Kennedy says:
      December 3, 2013 at 10:21 am

      Thank you! I do like the size, shape and color of this little mini. They are really fun to have around the house!

  5. Lauren says:
    November 29, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    when sewing on jeans don’t forget to consider using the Jean-a-ma-jig! Around $4.00 and a wonderful accessory for going over the heavy seams!

    1. Lori Kennedy says:
      December 3, 2013 at 10:20 am

      I agree! Thanks, Lauren!

  6. Tiruba Tuba says:
    November 29, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    WOW! That is beautiful! I haven’t tried much FMQ. I run into issues, it frustrates me, then I quit. But I just stumbled across your site and really admire your work. I may just give it another go!

    1. Lori Kennedy says:
      December 3, 2013 at 10:19 am

      FMQ can be fraught with “issues” but once you find a few things that work for you, it is SO much FUN! Please ask questions…there is a lot of information available here already…

  7. Peggy O'Connor says:
    November 30, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Great idea! It will be fun to watch my progression. I’m making FMQ my to do practice everyday for 2014 and now they will be dated and bound. Thanks for a great idea!

    1. Lori Kennedy says:
      December 3, 2013 at 10:18 am

      Dating will really give you a sense of your progress and I know you will find it very encouraging!

  8. Chris Ackford says:
    December 3, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Just discovered you and have been jumping around your tutorials. As a pre-beginning FMQ would appreciate how you set up your machine and how quickly you manoeuvre around. I’m enthralled with the process and am going to make up some quilt sandwiches and get practicing. Do you sign and date using FMQ?
    Chris

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