I’m actually Machine quilting

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Finally it is time to start quilting. I’m excited and apprehensive all at the same time. I’m excited to do something new. Yet I want to do a good job.

I started with the middle row. I pinned the paper to the fabric, then went for it. The paper cinched up a little. By the time I reached the end the design didn’t end at its designated place. When I started with the second row, I used more pins. The paper still cinched up, but not as much.

I think I did a better job than I expected. I get my best results when I go fast. Eventually, I found the courage to press the pedal all the may down and just quilt. My stitches aren’t exactly even. I think with a little more practice, my stitches will even out.

I didn’t solve the problem with the tracing paper cinching up. Next time I quilt in rows, I’ll cut up the paper. I’m sure it will still cinch up. But I’ll be able to spread out the effect over the whole quilt.

When I finally finished quilting, it was time to remove the tracing paper. This was a pain. I suggest watching mindless TV while doing this chore. It will ease the pain. I couldn’t get all the paper removed. I’m sure they’ll come off when I wash it.