Advice for lst hand quilting
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I signed up for a hand quilting class to get some techniques (and to get out of the house). What would you suggest as a beginner project? We are supposed to bring something prepared, sandwiched & basted. Plain muslin sounds boring. 24" square TY
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have fun! do you have any of the cheater cloths so you can follow the lines of a design for your hand quilting?
I was at an amish store last month and the lady there told me that is how to learn to hand quilt
I was at an amish store last month and the lady there told me that is how to learn to hand quilt
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I agree with Scissor Queen - plain muslin and contrasting thread is the best way to learn with. You can see your stitches, control their eveness and straightness very easily and when you choose a good fabric quality it's easy to needle.
In my hand quilting workshops I suggest to bring this material sandwiched with a low loft poly or 80/20 batting, so you can concentrate on the technique and you don't have to fight with the material.
Have fun!
In my hand quilting workshops I suggest to bring this material sandwiched with a low loft poly or 80/20 batting, so you can concentrate on the technique and you don't have to fight with the material.
Have fun!
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