So one of my resolutions for the new year is to get better at free motion quilting. This months practice design is this leaf motif. Ok so my version looks more like hearts then leaves.
First, I practiced the design on paper (I am clearly not at artist):
Then I attempted on a quilt sandwich....WARNING this image may make your eyes bleed at its ugliness:
It pains me to put this on my blog BUT this is my first attempt and if I want to see improvement, I'm going to have to a keep a record.
Come on over to sewcalgal if you want to join in.
It's fantastic Dana - bet the back is tidy too!
ReplyDeleteThat's your first?! That's great! What did you sandwich? Because the materials you go with will make a huge difference on ease of control. Poly or wool batts are a lot harder to move smoothly than the 80/20 cotton blends that are more compact. And don't try using minky/fleece/flannel on the backs for learning pieces. ;D Found those out by experience.
ReplyDeleteOh Dana - that is not so bad! Everyone has to start somewhere. Perhaps I should make you feel better by posting my attempts from my class last week! Our teacher then recommended just ten minutes practice a day - it took me more than a week to do my first practice!
ReplyDeleteas someone who finds a straight line a problem this looks.....FABULOUS to me xx
ReplyDeleteYour don't seem to have a problem keeping your stitch length even, that looks great for a first try!
ReplyDeleteHey, i think it looks great, so dont knock yourself. I have tried free motion quilting and cant do it but it is something I want to master throughout this year. I have just bought myself the right foot for my machine (just turned up this morning) so I need to give it a try. Well done for having a go and it looks lovely xx
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great too! I can't even do a loop without getting squared off corners!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks good too. I wouldnt be beating yourself up about that.
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