I am a totally hand quilting person. I machine piece, but I hand quilt. It gets really frustrating to be able to see hand quilting in magazines. I subscribe to several different quilting magazines, but no hand quilting. I love to look at stitches and am always in awe of the work done.
I have made two hand quilted quilts this year, they are both queen size for two granddaughters. Next year, I would love to make my sister a king size and also two other granddaughters full sizes.
Everything is machine quilted. I have one little quilt shop here, she custom machine quilts. They are nice, but I feel lack the personality of hand quilting. The lady is most helpful though, if she does not have something, she may order it, if the minimum is not too high for her.
I am happy to find another totally hand quilter...I just love how the quilts look and feel.
Let us know how the Aunt Becky tool works for you. I have tried using a spoon, but I need to feel that needle, to be able to rock the needle.
Hugs to ya...Dee in Oklahoma :wink: