Anyone in S. E. Mo Hand Quilt.????
#11
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Originally Posted by DJRustic
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Donna, I don't live near you but I am so sad that your LQS isn't interested in teaching it. Wow, times are changing :(
Have you considered a quilt group where you live?? There has to be someone somewhere!!
Good luck :)
Have you considered a quilt group where you live?? There has to be someone somewhere!!
Good luck :)
#12
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Originally Posted by DJRustic
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Donna, I don't live near you but I am so sad that your LQS isn't interested in teaching it. Wow, times are changing :(
Have you considered a quilt group where you live?? There has to be someone somewhere!!
Good luck :)
Have you considered a quilt group where you live?? There has to be someone somewhere!!
Good luck :)
#13
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,345
Donna, I would really like to help you, but I'm too far away here in Germany.... but what I can do is to encourage you! Keep hand quilting alive! It is such a wonderful craft. I hope you find somebody who can give you the support you need.
#14
Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
Donna, I would really like to help you, but I'm too far away here in Germany.... but what I can do is to encourage you! Keep hand quilting alive! It is such a wonderful craft. I hope you find somebody who can give you the support you need.
#15
I think you've accurately described the problem, and it's one I share as well. Perfectionism and impatience: a lethal combination!! If you've quilted before and watched the videos, I think you must know how to quilt: the problem is you're not satisfied with the outcome.
Here's my prescription.
1. Assemble a bunch of solid color "sandwiches" (fronts + batting + backs), making each one the size of a place mat.
2. Use water soluble markers to trace some interesting quilting patterns on the top.
3. Pick a contrasting quilting thread, and use a #9 or 10 "Betweens" needle and quilt them.
4. Don't try for perfection: aim for 5 to 6 stitches per inch at first, but concentrate more on even stitches than on small ones.
I read somewhere that it takes 3 hours of almost continuous quilting before your mind and hands hook up and you "get it." That was more or less true for me, but I'm still working on even stitches: if my mind wanders, they tend to get "wonky."
Let me know how you fare. We're all cheerleading!!
Jory
Here's my prescription.
1. Assemble a bunch of solid color "sandwiches" (fronts + batting + backs), making each one the size of a place mat.
2. Use water soluble markers to trace some interesting quilting patterns on the top.
3. Pick a contrasting quilting thread, and use a #9 or 10 "Betweens" needle and quilt them.
4. Don't try for perfection: aim for 5 to 6 stitches per inch at first, but concentrate more on even stitches than on small ones.
I read somewhere that it takes 3 hours of almost continuous quilting before your mind and hands hook up and you "get it." That was more or less true for me, but I'm still working on even stitches: if my mind wanders, they tend to get "wonky."
Let me know how you fare. We're all cheerleading!!
Jory
Originally Posted by DJRustic
I tend to be too much of a perfectionest, I really think this is my problem. My hubby & kids say I have OCDC. But of course I think they are wrong. . . . . Guess I am just too impatient. I want to quilt perfectly NOW. Donna, The Rustic Quilter.
#19
Jory, As they say "I think you have hit the nail on the head" Love your prescription. I will try to take a dose of it & see what happens. I will let you know. Thanks for all of your cheerleading too. This really helps. I guess it is like falling off a bicycle, they say you can never forget & you can just get right back up & peddle away again. only problem here is these ole hands are 25 yrs. older & I tend to think I am the same & can still do everything. My kids call me super woman. I am also a determined person & won't give up. I keep this quilt that I want to hand quilt right here in the living room so I have to see it everyday. I will accomplise this. Thanks again & I will keep you posted. Love this board. Donna,The Rustic Quilter
#20
Originally Posted by shrabar
Your sister lives in Jackson Mo??? May I ask her name I hand quilt & machine quilt. Thanks
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