Friday, June 15, 2012

FMQ Challenge for June/Friday Night Sew-In

I dedicated this Friday Night Sew-In to getting my Free Motion Quilting Challenge done for June. Cindy Needham provided a wonderful tutorial explaining many different aspects of free motion quilting. I printed out her whole tutorial and feel I'll be using this in the future. She talked about thread, lighting, tools, etc. She covered so many topics! It was wonderful!

I am so grateful for the Friday Night Sew-In. I kept putting this off thinking I didn't have enough time to work on it. This evening set aside for sewing was perfect for me! I finally did have enough time and I really wanted to sit down and accomplish something! Thank you, Heidi! It was my first time participating but it won't be my last.

Thank you, Cindy and SewCalGal for the opportunity to improve my free motion skills. I could only meander when I first started back in January. I feel like I'm really learning new skills that I'll be able to put to good use!

Dying to see what everyone else did tonight! I'll be checking that Flickr group!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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19 comments:

  1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieDJune 16, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Love it Rosemary - it looks to me like a Zentangle design that so many people are talking about on their blogs now, it's fab :)

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonJune 16, 2012 at 6:02 PM

      Thanks, Chrissie! I does look like a Zentangle! Lots of fun to make!

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  2. Danih03June 16, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Awesome , Rosemary! I have been hem-hawing how I want to do this one, but I will commit today:) Thanks for the heads up for my lucky win On the SewCalGal FMQ challenge. I don't usually have luck like that. I should go buy a lottery ticket. haha

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonJune 16, 2012 at 6:03 PM

      I was so happy to actually be a follower of the winner this month! Try the challenge. I kept putting it off too. I enjoyed it so much more than I thought I would.

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  3. Auntie EmJune 16, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Looking very professional there!

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  4. Rosemary DickinsonJune 16, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Thanks, Auntie Em! Don't look too close!!

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  5. Carrie P.June 16, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    well done. I just put up a post of the beginning of my practice.

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonJune 16, 2012 at 10:15 PM

      Thanks, Carrie! I'm taking a look over at your blog!

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  6. TammyJune 17, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    Hi Rosemary, Your June Challenge piece looks great! Bravo very well done.

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  7. FarahLinJune 17, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Wow! Your FMQ looks great! Looking forward to seeing more, Rosemary!

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonJune 17, 2012 at 12:24 PM

      Thanks so much! I have quite a few tops to quilt so you will be seeing more!

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  8. AnonymousJune 17, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Rosemary,
    I am very impressed. Looks very good.
    Linda

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  9. AnonymousJune 17, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Visiting from FNSI and see some wonderful quilting. I haven't done much freehand on the machine but will be soon as I plan to get some flimsies quilted quite soon.

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonJune 17, 2012 at 7:32 PM

      Thanks,Katherine. I've been taking part in the Free Motion Quilting Challenge since January. I really have enjoyed it and feel I'm finally making some progress. Join in anytime. You'll love it!!

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  10. Joanie's Trendy QuiltsJune 18, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Hey Rosemary,
    Congratulations on doing well on your FMQ for June. Love all your filler designs. So much fun. I will have to print out the instructions too!

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonJune 18, 2012 at 10:08 AM

      The tutorial has some great info. I printed it out so I can use it whenever I need it. Some great stuff in there!

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  11. CarolynJune 30, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Great work Rosemary. This month was such fun, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Well done! xx

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