Monday, May 7, 2012

FMQ challenge May

SewCalGal's guest this month for the year long FMQ challenge is Leah Day.  I follow Leah's blog and have been following her journey to create 365 FMQ designs but this was the first time I actually tried one.  (Not sure why it took me so long!)






I found this pattern quite fun, twisting things around and filling in the empty spaces.  I also enjoyed being able to do this with high contrast thread - not something I'd choose for an actual piece but really good for practice piece.  Generally, I was pleased with the consistency of my stitches.  One thing I am seriously considering purchasing is the Supreme Slider that Leah uses - you could see how her piece moved more smoothly under the machine.


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6 comments:

  1. Impera MagnaMay 7, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    I'm late to the party but Ms Day's video tutorial was intriguing so I had to try....

    You did WAY better than I did... I need lots and lots of practice!!!

    I have a Supreme Slider (got on sale at a LQS that went out of business) and it does help with moving the quilt sandwich every which way...

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  2. ElaineMay 8, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    CHeck out a SewSlip --larger, cheaper, and altogether a better product. Not sure why Slider gets all the hype.

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  3. Carrie P.May 8, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    good for you for doing yours early. looks very good.

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  4. Cynthia StockdonMay 11, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Very nice!

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  5. SewCalGalMay 27, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    Great job. Really looks great.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  6. Janet O.June 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Looks good. I think I need to get a slider, too.

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