FMQ question

[Lightwriter]

I took a workshop when I first got interested in FMQ. They stated it took at least 40 hours of practice to even start being proficient. Not being a patient person, I just couldn't stand the thought of practicing on sandwiches that long. I started a series of seasonal wallhangings to practice on. (Don't really have to worry about the back/am using thread that doesn't show much.) I discovered that practicing on a sandwich and on a real project is a LOT different. The real project makes you learn how to "see things in space" and how to work the design of the FMQ into the design of the quilt. I still suck at it, but it is better. I don't think I would have ever gotten this far just practicing on sandwiches. I have watched a lot of Leah Day, but for some reason I am still having problems "seeing" where I am going. I do use the superslider, gloves, Isacord thread, and a larger needle. I may actually make it a real quilt one day....