Mandi, there are some excellent YouTube tutorials on hand quilting. First of all, it is best and easiest quilting to use quilting thread. My favorite is YLI, but gutterman quilting thread is a close second. Quilting thread has a coating that helps keep it from shredding and knotting. It is a little stiffer and therefore easier to thread the needle. The needles should be betweens. The higher the number, the finer the needle. I would recommend starting with a size 8 or 9. I like the betweens labeled large eye because they are easier to thread. You might also want to investigate big stitch quilting with perle cotton which is faster and is becoming popular. There is Internet information on this method also. I don't know your vision problem, but I have a vision problem and extra light helps. I have an Ott light which makes it easier to see my work. Your quilt is lovely. What a great DH to display the quilt for you.
Last edited by Genden; 03-08-2015 at 05:50 PM.
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