Out of my 9 block sampler, I only have three left now. While my under fingertips are sore, they don't hurt like the did before. It would be really nice if I had some calluses forming.
I haven't experimented with feathers, plumes or scallops yet. Right now I just stay in the ditch, echo the ditch or do a cross hatch. You have a LOT of options in hand quilting. I do find it is very relaxing and I can sit and do it with all the kids around. It's much harder to get the machine and iron out to do other steps in the quilting process as I have 3 little helpers that are always wanting to do something that could end in injury.
I can sit and quilt while they watch a movie and they think that I'm just watching a movie with them. My 6 year old got a look at the bottom and now he wants to watch as he thinks it's "sweet". I don't know where he comes up with this stuff.
I am using a 12" circle frame with a ledge that sits in my lap. I have no idea how I would tackle a double or queen size quilt in such a tiny hoop. Anyone have any suggestions? Perhaps more basting than usual. Maybe rolling up the halves like you would for machine quilting....I have no idea. How would you handle the bulk that isn't in the frame?
Melissa