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Forum: Pictures
01-28-2012, 12:58 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

Hi! You are right, I begin to quilt in the...

Hi!

You are right, I begin to quilt in the middle of the quilt. Most of my wholecloths have a center medaillon and this is what I do first. Then I quilt towards the edges. The only exception are...
Forum: Pictures
01-25-2012, 11:10 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

Yes, Jacquie, of course you can. I sometimes use...

Yes, Jacquie, of course you can. I sometimes use the Hera Marker for straight line marking like the grids. But for small patterns, especially very curvy ones, I prefer the needle. It is easier to...
Forum: Pictures
06-12-2011, 11:59 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

That's exactly why I use this method! It just...

That's exactly why I use this method! It just works great for me.
Forum: Pictures
06-12-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

You are so welcome, Elsie! Happy quilting!

You are so welcome, Elsie! Happy quilting!
Forum: Pictures
04-14-2011, 05:09 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

I mark dark fabrics with watercolor pencil. The...

I mark dark fabrics with watercolor pencil. The are available in many different colors and I use one a few shades lighter than the fabric. The pencils have to be sharpened quite often but it helps to...
Forum: Pictures
04-12-2011, 06:56 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

Jillaine, thank you for posting and your idea...

Jillaine,
thank you for posting and your idea of doing video tutorials. I will consider doing this, of course I will. We don't have a suitable camera but I will talk to a friend of mine and maybe he...
Forum: Pictures
01-13-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

It's not so difficult to trace curves, even small...

It's not so difficult to trace curves, even small ones. It is harder with the Hera marker. The tracing wheels I know have little toothed wheels and that leaves quilt big holes in the fabric. I would...
Forum: Pictures
01-13-2011, 08:35 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

I try to do my best... :thumbup: It is so much...

I try to do my best... :thumbup: It is so much fun and a great pleasure for me to answer all your questions here and I hope I can encourage all hand quilters to go on with our wonderful craft. It is...
Forum: Pictures
01-13-2011, 08:24 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

I don't use a thimble at all and I don't have...

I don't use a thimble at all and I don't have sore fingers - I think it is a question of your technique. There are enough calluses on my finger tips.
Forum: Pictures
01-13-2011, 08:06 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

I have started hand quilting 20 years ago and I...

I have started hand quilting 20 years ago and I specialized on wholecloths in 1995 - so you see I have quite a lot of practice.
Forum: Pictures
01-13-2011, 08:04 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean... the tension...

Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean... the tension in the hoop? I quilt with a loose tension, so it is easier to move the needle back to the top.
Forum: Pictures
01-12-2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

There is one hint that just came to my head: the...

There is one hint that just came to my head: the method of needlemarking is perfect for light colored solids. The markings don't show very well on very dark or patterned fabrics. But give it a try -...
Forum: Pictures
01-12-2011, 11:25 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

No, not for all patterns. Some of them are drawn...

No, not for all patterns. Some of them are drawn or quilted freehand. I also make my own templates out of cardboard and trace the outlines of the patterns, all the other lines I mark freehand. I have...
Forum: Pictures
01-12-2011, 11:21 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

When I started quilting about 20 years ago I had...

When I started quilting about 20 years ago I had the same problem. I could never get used to a thimble (and I tried many!) and the middle finger of my right hand get sore. For that reason I slowly...
Forum: Pictures
01-12-2011, 11:13 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

For the quilt on the picture I try a new brand...

For the quilt on the picture I try a new brand here in Germany, it is called Luna from Moda. The material is 80 % cotton and 20 % poly. It is easy to quilt but a little bit fuzzy, no bearding.
In...
Forum: Pictures
01-12-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

No, I don't poke holes - I just mark indentations...

No, I don't poke holes - I just mark indentations by holding the needle point in a small angle towards the quilt top. There is no danger to damage the fabric when you hold the needle flat.
Forum: Pictures
01-12-2011, 06:08 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

I mark when the quilt lies on a hard table. But I...

I mark when the quilt lies on a hard table. But I do the marking after the layers are basted together. Like "mark-as-you-go" I only prepare smaller parts of the quilt with the quilting patterns, then...
Forum: Pictures
01-11-2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

I wish I could visit all the nice places in the...

I wish I could visit all the nice places in the world where hand quilters ask for assistance! But as long as we are unable to beam us from place to place it seems to be impossible...:-)

I am in...
Forum: Pictures
01-11-2011, 11:22 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

Yes, I use stencils or parts of it, but I also...

Yes, I use stencils or parts of it, but I also draw my own patterns on paper and make a template out of cardboard. I only transfer the outlines on the fabric and mark all inner lines freehand. When I...
Forum: Pictures
01-11-2011, 09:26 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

I use a 18" hoop on a stand and I work small and...

I use a 18" hoop on a stand and I work small and bigger items in it. I only quilt in one direction (towards my body) but I don't have any problems at all with turning the hoop.
For me quilting...
Forum: Pictures
01-11-2011, 08:44 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

I am completely self taught and I learned through...

I am completely self taught and I learned through the only book I found in the library 20 years ago when I started. I changed my technique while practicing.
There are several good books about hand...
Forum: Pictures
01-11-2011, 06:55 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

This is the darning needle I use. It is about 6...

This is the darning needle I use. It is about 6 cm (2,4 inches) long.
Forum: Pictures
01-11-2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

I use a needle that is almost blunt - I think it...

I use a needle that is almost blunt - I think it would be good idea to post a picture of it. The marking is actually an indentation, produced by dragging the needle tip with an small angle to the...
Forum: Pictures
01-11-2011, 06:26 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,493
Posted By Borntohandquilt

Here are two pictures of needle markings. I use...

Here are two pictures of needle markings. I use this method of marking my hand quilting patterns with a darning needle for light colored fabrics and it works great. The best thing: you don't have to...
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