Old 09-29-2013, 08:05 AM
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Suze9395
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Default Hand Quilting....wish I had looked here first

I have finally finished my half inch hexie quilt top.

I've been trying to figure out how to quilt it. I tried a few different things...but decided the best (only?) solution was to hand quilt it. I had never hand quilted before.

I wish I had come here first and researched it. I know better!

I have gone about it the hard way for sure. I am using W&N. Combined with all the seam alowances, what a pain! Literally!

I have tried more than a half dozen thimbles, and many needles. $$

Many hours in, I'm considering tearing it out and changing the batting.
I'm going to order a plastic Thimblelady thimble.

The needle issue is still a little in the air. But, I am thinking, correct me if I'm wrong, changing the bat will change the feel of the needles going though the layers. But, I like a longer needle due to issues controlling little ones and am considering ordering some from the TL.

Do you think it would be worth changing the bat?
And, I have read good things about the TL needles, but I also read a comment on here that they are bendy...how bendy? I can flex my appliqué needles between my fingers. That bendy?
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