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02-05-2011, 08:01 AM

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Elsie

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Originally Posted by dkabasketlady

I usually set in the family room with my DH while he's watching tv. I find it very relaxing when I'm hand quilting. I'm currently working on a quilt for my older brother and hope to have it done by his b-day in Nov. It's a surprise for him so I'm not on a timeline to get it done(I don't like to quilt under pressure).

i know what you mean hand quilting is to take your time if you need something quick machine quilt is the way i am not to good on machine but it not bad

02-05-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt

This is the place where I sit for hours to work on my quilts! I like to watch/hear the TV or listen to music while I quilt. It's one of my favourite places in our little house...

It looks lovely, Andrea. Very cozy - and no snow on the ground!

Janet

02-05-2011, 10:40 AM

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LivelyLady

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I love doing hand quilting and applique. Besides being so relaxing, it is portable. I always have a project in tote ready to either sit in front of the tv, traveling, or just waiting on someone.

02-05-2011, 11:10 AM

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I love doing hand quilting and applique. Besides being so relaxing, it is portable. I always have a project in tote ready to either sit in front of the tv, traveling, or just waiting on someone.

yes i do too and i always got some hand piecing in small plactic white container to see what in them so i can pick what i want to do

02-05-2011, 12:51 PM

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Borntohandquilt

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Originally Posted by Hinterland

It looks lovely, Andrea. Very cozy - and no snow on the ground!

Janet

Right - the snow has gone a few days after New Year's Day. We have had very frosty nights since then, but no more snow.

02-05-2011, 06:58 PM

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sharon b

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Ok I have started another post about these but here are some pics of the cookie cutter quilt I am working on :lol:

the front

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you can see the hand quilting better here

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02-06-2011, 11:09 AM

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Elsie

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Ok I have started another post about these but here are some pics of the cookie cutter quilt I am working on :lol:

sharon b they look nice you use cookie cutter to cut them and also is that a blanket stitch you are doing and are you going to hand quilt it by block or put it all together then hand quilt it

02-06-2011, 11:23 AM

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bev195000

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I too hand quilt everything i make i do have a sewing machine but it gathers dust up in the sewing room, I find hand quilting very therapeutic i also quit whilst watching TV or DVD on comp.
The youtube vids are good to watch and learn certain hints and tips on quilting there is always something new to learn.
Addictive hobby and very satisfying as well

02-06-2011, 12:12 PM

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i agree with you a doctor told me keep on hand quilting and piecing i got a little arthritis in them he said it good for them so they won't stiff up but i do a hour and then do exercise or walk aound for awhile then go back to it but i do machine too