tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post2142316565673501270..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: Playing with SpeedLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-29385590412025395482012-01-14T07:14:02.427-05:002012-01-14T07:14:02.427-05:00oh, thank you so much for all this detailed inform...oh, thank you so much for all this detailed information! This is exactly the kind of help I was looking for!Becky (My Fabric Obsession)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09264800140397196483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-14084463576884895122012-01-11T10:54:55.450-05:002012-01-11T10:54:55.450-05:00There is a difference, when it comes to stopping, ...There is a difference, when it comes to stopping, depending on the machine you're using. I sew on a vintage machine, which is great for FMQ, except that it does not just stop right when you let off the pedal--the motor actually winds down and will take a few more stitchs. You have to anticipate that in how you're moving the quilt and it can be a small challenge.carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565283055532855827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-25427895466432028852012-01-10T12:58:32.938-05:002012-01-10T12:58:32.938-05:00Dear Leah, thank you for your refreshing change in...Dear Leah, thank you for your refreshing change in sharing your knowledge of FMQ, I love it, its great.Jethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392008232182916233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-74482656284807814072012-01-09T13:54:32.200-05:002012-01-09T13:54:32.200-05:00Very detailed post. You have a great way of explai...Very detailed post. You have a great way of explaining the job.<br />I bet there are some readers who would love you in their sewing room with them while they are trying this.Leeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616599642690765779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-45921389558220363852012-01-09T13:35:59.106-05:002012-01-09T13:35:59.106-05:00I have found problems with this from switching fro...I have found problems with this from switching from quilting small designs to a bigger scale. When I was doing the little FMQ sandwiches and quilting more densely, I hardley ever has eyelashes and my stitch length were neither to big or small. Now that I'm going for the bigger scale, I'm having the eyelashes. It looks like I will have to rework my rythem depending on the scale I use, which is typically the last thing I would think about. I have been worrying about everything else, like changing needles, thread, tension, oiling and lent cleanup. I didn't even think of this. Thanks for posting on the subject. I hope this makes sense!Danih03https://www.blogger.com/profile/06038011201802847978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-52613551878411646752012-01-09T13:05:26.154-05:002012-01-09T13:05:26.154-05:00thanks for the great tips. I am practicing.thanks for the great tips. I am practicing.Carrie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10063988589711911820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-10037821566178223922012-01-09T12:45:12.223-05:002012-01-09T12:45:12.223-05:00Hi Leah, I find your silliness refreshing and rela...Hi Leah, I find your silliness refreshing and relatable, your explanations & photos wonderful. I'm finding worn cotton sheets are providing the perfect practice fabrics I need for these exercises :)Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351735470664111985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-86302495201482631732012-01-09T12:03:44.215-05:002012-01-09T12:03:44.215-05:00Leah!!! First I would like to say thank you for be...Leah!!! First I would like to say thank you for being a guest on my blog. www.sallysquiltingcorner.blogspot.com I have gotten some very positive feedback... 2nd this post is spectatular. I always learn something new everytime I read your blog... Thank you for helping out with all these tips...Sally Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427174654210296207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-56158984767678697092012-01-09T11:14:59.372-05:002012-01-09T11:14:59.372-05:00I love how you help keep things in perspective. It...I love how you help keep things in perspective. It is just thread and fabric and batting. I know it all costs money, but most of us have scraps and I am trying to practice with ugly thread colors I have leftover from clothing projects of years past. I was so afraid to jump in that I finally took classes and it really helped me. What you have said here makes me think of learning to drive with a clutch and the time it takes to coordinate the clutch and gas pedals. That is how I feel it is learning to coordinate your hands and foot in FMQ. You start out really jerky, but with practice it becomes second nature.Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-62764529784616828492012-01-09T09:16:21.894-05:002012-01-09T09:16:21.894-05:00Can I say I love the humor you put in your info! I...Can I say I love the humor you put in your info! It makes it so fresh to read! I am that gal, too! As always thank you for your insights!Josie McRaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16920829397288239105noreply@blogger.com