??? HAND quilting ???
02-01-2012, 02:51 PM
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I only hand quilt with a hoop (large oval) - I have never used a frame. I baste but not excessively. Run your hand around the back, inside the hoop, to make sure there are no wrinkles, before you start quilting.
ETA - Amen!! to sitting in a comfy chair or sofa while quilting!!
ETA - Amen!! to sitting in a comfy chair or sofa while quilting!!
02-01-2012, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Val in IN
I'm the oddball here. I handquilt without using a frame OR a hoop. I DO baste very well before I start my quilting. I just can't get used to using a frame or hoop.
02-01-2012, 06:10 PM
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I've used a hoop for 28 years, never learned on a frame. Be sure that all the wrinkles are gone from the back after you tighten the nut, and then give the quilt a punch to loosen the tension, thus allowing smaller stitches.
02-01-2012, 07:12 PM
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You are not the only oddball...I also handquilt with out a frame or hoop when I do hand quilting. Basting is very important if you are going to quilt this way. My quilts turn out fine not using the hoop are frame and it is so much easier for me to quilt this way.
Originally Posted by Val in IN
I'm the oddball here. I handquilt without using a frame OR a hoop. I DO baste very well before I start my quilting. I just can't get used to using a frame or hoop.
02-02-2012, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
I do all my quilts in a 18" hoop on a floor stand and it's just perfect for me. I can turn the quilt in the direction that is comfortable for me, I have enough space for it and it's very easy to remove one quilt and to put in another - just in case you have several quilts in progress! 
Here is my quilting place near the window:
Here is my quilting place near the window:
02-08-2012, 08:56 AM
#20
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I do most of my quilting in a hoop no matter the size of the quilt. I don't have room for my big wooden floor frame in my current house. Just baste really well before you start!
Caron Mosey
http://celebratehandquilting.blogspot.com
Caron Mosey
http://celebratehandquilting.blogspot.com
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