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Thursday, November 10, 2011

FMQ Friday

I don't think I've ever been so glad to see pine needles before! 
This week's pattern was so much nicer to me than the guts we attempted last week. That's not to say I did an amazing job or anything, but I had fun again!

Here's the first attempt, feed dogs down....
Not bad, not bad...The second column looks a little rough, but I'll take it. I was trying to make the needles from the first and second columns interlock like Leah was talking about, so I was worrying more about that than I probably should have been. 

I put my feed dogs back up for the second one, but really couldn't tell much of a difference.

And the third attempt...
Somehow, I think I got worse with each attempt. I even got a mutant three-prong needle in this one...Looking back at the pictures now, they remind me more of the fish skeletons you see on cartoons instead of pine needles.

Hmmm.....

Overall, I don't think I did too bad. I do wish I would make more time for practicing during the week instead of waiting until Thursday afternoon, but that's the way it goes right now. 

A big thank-you needs to go out to Cindy of Fluffy Sheep Quilting for hosting our little party every week!
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18 comments:

  1. Jackie's StitchesNovember 10, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    You did great! Keep in mind that matching the thread color to the fabric is also very forgiving.

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  2. Kelli Fannin QuiltsNovember 10, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I like your needles! You're doing great.

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  3. LynneNovember 10, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I think you're doing really well.

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  4. DebbieNovember 10, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Very fun. I agree, you're doing great!

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  5. CamilleNovember 10, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I think they look great! When in doubt, hang it on the wall and step back about 10 feet.

    On a side note, the writing you do to label them looks quite snazzy.

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  6. NickyNovember 11, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Looking great! I have done mine in green to try and fool you into believing they are pine needles! hehe!

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  7. Pat MerkleNovember 11, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    I love it! I think I figured out this week that it is about the texture the design creates. I like all three!

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  8. Lucy | Charm About YouNovember 11, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Yours is the first I've looked at and now I'm just going to think everyone's looks like fish skeletons!! hahahahaha! I think they look great, the 2nd one is my favourite, although I'm loving that mutant!

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  9. Katy CameronNovember 11, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Och, that came out just fine, all 3of them (and the 3 pronger is just special ;o) ) I will admit to seeing fish skeletons even before you mentioned them though that may be more of a reflection on me ;o)

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  10. Sana SarotiNovember 11, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I think you dont need any more practice at all looking at the writing you did on the side ;-)

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  11. MelissaNovember 11, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I was getting a bit frustrated with the re-tracing the stitches. Your fish bone comparison is true! I was thinking they looked a bit like bamboo leaves :) Great job!

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  12. LynnNovember 11, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Brilliant

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  13. Archie The Wonder DogNovember 11, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    These look great - well done!

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  14. mammafairyNovember 11, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    looks good!

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  15. Erin @ Billy Button DesignNovember 12, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Man, First in there this week...A little egar? And three times. Like Sana said...the writing on the side...you have no problem at all at doing FMQ.

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  16. Jodi B.November 12, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    You are really good at interlocking the needles. And, I am impressed that you made 3 samples. Well done!

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  17. CindyNovember 12, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Oh, you have me LAUGHING! Your mutant third needle! Fish skeletons! Ha!
    I think you're too hard on yourself and these are just beautiful.
    I can't wait to laugh with you next week :)

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  18. KatieNovember 12, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Very impressive! I'm looking forward to a marathon session of catching up sometime next week.

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