Tell Me About Hand Quilting
#42
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For me hand quiltig is an independent craft. It can be combined with piecing and appliqué in a wonderful way, but it also can stand on it's own.
Hand quilting is like hand writing - every quilter has her/his personal way of doing it, there is no right or wrong, what works good for you may not work for others. The result is that counts.
Hand quilting is like hand writing - every quilter has her/his personal way of doing it, there is no right or wrong, what works good for you may not work for others. The result is that counts.
#43
Andrea said it all. My favorite quilt is a wholecloth one. I love to purchase what we call "cheater's cloth" preprinted fabrics that look like a pieced or appliqued work. By the time I handquilt the piece it looks just like a pieced or appliqued work. I use a leather thimble on both my right middle finger and my left thumb. I also taught myself to quilt with both hands. When using a stationary frame it is the only way to comfortably quilt from left to right. I guess I was able to master the technique because I both learned to play the piano and touch type. Both skills call for using both hands equally.
In my youth I used size 12 in-betweens. Now I am forced to use at least a 9. I like my needles short and thin. Handquilting is sort of a zen thing. I can carry on a conversation, watch TV or a movie or just listen to the radio. I certainly can't do most of those things while machine quilting. It is also portable if it is a small project. I always pack a small project when traveling.
In my youth I used size 12 in-betweens. Now I am forced to use at least a 9. I like my needles short and thin. Handquilting is sort of a zen thing. I can carry on a conversation, watch TV or a movie or just listen to the radio. I certainly can't do most of those things while machine quilting. It is also portable if it is a small project. I always pack a small project when traveling.
#44
Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
For me hand quiltig is an independent craft. It can be combined with piecing and appliqué in a wonderful way, but it also can stand on it's own.
Hand quilting is like hand writing - every quilter has her/his personal way of doing it, there is no right or wrong, what works good for you may not work for others. The result is that counts.
Hand quilting is like hand writing - every quilter has her/his personal way of doing it, there is no right or wrong, what works good for you may not work for others. The result is that counts.
#45
Originally Posted by lberna
I also use a latex "finger". I buy cheap latex gloves (the type that you see in doctor's exam room) at the dollar store. I cut out the three larger fingers and put one on my pointer finger. I use a metal thimble with a lip on my middle finger. On my underneath finger, I use Marian's Magic Quilting Thimble (from Clotilde). I can quilt for hours with no sore fingers.
#46
Originally Posted by quiltedgarden
I am trying to learn Aunt Becky. Did it take you a little while to master the tripod hold on the needle and thimble? Also I am not sure I have the right size thimble from Jean Brown. Thanks for any comments.
#48
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Originally Posted by ganny
Originally Posted by lberna
I also use a latex "finger". I buy cheap latex gloves (the type that you see in doctor's exam room) at the dollar store. I cut out the three larger fingers and put one on my pointer finger. I use a metal thimble with a lip on my middle finger. On my underneath finger, I use Marian's Magic Quilting Thimble (from Clotilde). I can quilt for hours with no sore fingers.
#49
I have found that I really enjoy hand quilting. I pin baste the heck out of whatever I am going to quilt. Then I sit in the living room and hand quilt and watch TV with my DH.
I continually work to find methods to make my quilting stitches look better. I don't use a hoop or a frame, I just have it in my lap and stitch, stitch, stitch til bedtime.
Course I gotta get up off the couch every once in a while if I want to be able to walk to the bedroom when it is bedtime. Gettin' older you know!!
I own a hinterberg quilting frame-haven't used it for a long time, my DH bought me a used Grace frame--no place to set it up now, also have a Qsnap quilting frame--have used that the most.
Chris
I continually work to find methods to make my quilting stitches look better. I don't use a hoop or a frame, I just have it in my lap and stitch, stitch, stitch til bedtime.
Course I gotta get up off the couch every once in a while if I want to be able to walk to the bedroom when it is bedtime. Gettin' older you know!!
I own a hinterberg quilting frame-haven't used it for a long time, my DH bought me a used Grace frame--no place to set it up now, also have a Qsnap quilting frame--have used that the most.
Chris
#50
Originally Posted by lberna
Originally Posted by ganny
Originally Posted by lberna
I also use a latex "finger". I buy cheap latex gloves (the type that you see in doctor's exam room) at the dollar store. I cut out the three larger fingers and put one on my pointer finger. I use a metal thimble with a lip on my middle finger. On my underneath finger, I use Marian's Magic Quilting Thimble (from Clotilde). I can quilt for hours with no sore fingers.
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