FMQ Friday

Unfortunately, sewing and blogging have had to take a back seat lately. My job has been a bit hectic, three new (major) software programs to learn. Now, I will say that the new software is amazing and definitely needed, it has been a bit overwhelming to get them all at once. So I apologize to all that have commented that I have not answered - I have read every comment - Thank you. Anyway, enough whining, on to the quilting!

Last night was the first time I got to try out my newly serviced machine, Miss Frances (Pfaff QE 4.0). She is SEW much better! Not a skipped stitch or shredded/broken thread!

 I even tried to push it, filling the space by stitching backwards - kind of like Leah did in the video. Normally, that would have shredded my thread in a heartbeat.

 I really like how the stacked flame stitch turned out.

I also filled one of the "rays" with sharp stipple.

I will say that I'm in awe of Leah Day for stitching on such a tiny scale, really pretty amazing to make it look as good as she does. Oh well, now that Miss Frances doesn't seem to be fighting me, maybe I will practice a little more!

Linking up with Leah Day for FMQ Fridays at the Free Motion Quilting Project!

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