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The first time I tried to hand quilt, I thought the fabric was supposed to be tight as a drum head in the hoop/frame (one of the pvc rectangles) A smooth surface worked better for embroidery, didn't it?
It was hard to work the needle - how was I supposed to rock the needle if I couldn't get the fabric to move?
At last I realized that there has to be some "give/looseness" to the fabric so it can be maneuvered a bit. What a difference that made!
~raising hand~ Me too...and I nearly got rid of my hoop, it's one of those big ones on a stand, I forget the brand name of it.
One day, you'll only be a memory for some people. Do your best to be a good one.
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Hinterberg?Originally Posted by Charlee
YES!!I found it at a thrift shop for $20...
One day, you'll only be a memory for some people. Do your best to be a good one.
http://charleeturner.blogspot.com
It was your first attempt...so not dumb at all-I don't even use a hoop as I need lots of give when I quilt...I wish I had the hand dexterity to still be able to hand quilt.
I don't use a hoop either and I found that this works much better for me. I have done pillows, wall hangings and a baby quilt this way and found that it works for me. Do you baste with thread or pins? When I hand quilt I use thread basting.
I still don't seem to be able to find my mojo for hand quilting. I like hand work, but quilting just doesn't seem to click for me.
Me too. I would love to be able to hand quilt but for some reason I just can not do it.
I'm another "no hoop-er". I just can't get comfortable using a hoop.
Not dumb at all. I've tried different sized hoops and finally came up with one that is comfortable, but was still very awkward, when a QB friend told me about the position she uses (she will know who she is). So I tried it. I sit in my recliner with my feet propped up on the "leg extension" of the chair. Spread my knees a little and prop the hoop again my legs. I'm comfortable, but could not quilt while there was an "audience" in the room.
One step at a time, always forward.
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