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Very first attempt at hand quilting

Old 04-23-2011, 05:24 PM
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So I decided to take the plunge and hand quilt my latest creation. I have hesitated to do so in the past because I've not had the space to leave a quilt frame up to do it, and I'm a big fat chicken and too impatient. But I wanted to try it at least once, so I decided to try it on this one. So far I have 1/3 of 1 block done...and I like the results so far I think. I looks horribly juvenile compared to some of the other quilting I've seen on here, but hey, so far so good for a beginner, right?

Tell me what you think...
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Old 04-23-2011, 05:27 PM
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I'm so glad that you're doing it! I hand quilt on my minis and love the quietness of it.
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Old 04-23-2011, 05:27 PM
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You did a very nice job!
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Old 04-23-2011, 05:28 PM
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You’re doing beautiful!! My 1st hand quilting stitches were gigantic. Please let us see the quilt when it’s all finished.
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Old 04-23-2011, 05:32 PM
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Keep up the good work.
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Old 04-23-2011, 05:35 PM
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After two hours of bending over the frame my neck is killing me. I've got 1/3 of one block done, and I think I'll keep going. Not only is it not half bad looking, I really enjoy the texture of the quilt with the stitching in it...

Definitely going to post when it's all done.
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Old 04-23-2011, 05:42 PM
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Hand quilting and applique are great on road trips, if you have a driver
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Looking real good!! Do you find it as relaxing as I do?
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I admire people that attempt to hand quilt. Your doing a great job!!
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Oh my gosh, you are doing great. Keep going.
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