Dear Future Rockstar: Notes from Free Motion Quilting Academy Students
It’s super fun to see the final projects when FMQ Rockstars graduate from Free Motion Quilting Academy, but maybe it also feels a little overwhelming. Maybe you’re wishing you could become an FMQ Rockstar, but you’re still feeling scared and doubtful about whether or not you really can face your fear of failure and learn this amazing skill. That’s exactly why I asked the Rockstars already in the Academy to share some encouragement with you.
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Have you ever wondered what the FMQ Academy graduates and students might say to their past selves who were nervous about the class or terrified of free motion quilting? Have you ever been tempted to think, “Well, those Rockstars must have already had some experience before the class-- they weren’t scared, and that’s why their work is so great!”? As the Fall 2020 cohort wrapped up, I was curious: How would the Rockstars describe their growth in their own words? Could I get a peek in their fabulously creative minds and see what has changed since they began their journey?
Curious, I posted in our Free Motion Quilting Academy Facebook group: “ Rockstars, I'm working on a special blog post for next week, and I need your help!
In the comments, please write a few sentences of advice or encouragement to the person you were when you were deciding to take this class and starting out.”
The resulting comments? Just WOW! I know you’ll be as encouraged as I was when you read a selection of their notes:
Dear Future Rockstar:
Love, The Rockstars Before You
Closing Thoughts
Just in case you missed the theme, YOU ARE A ROCKSTAR!
One Rockstar asked a question I loved: How many more years will free motion quilting be on your resolutions, goals, or wish list?
Let’s make this year the last so that in future years you can tackle any quilt your heart desires and know that you’ll be able to finish it beautifully!
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