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Old 08-25-2009, 05:11 PM
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I love both too, seems i've really done something when i finish one like that. although i piece on my machine some times. i cut a bun
ch of sguares for one of my friends to get her quilting last winter so cut myself some and made a pretty blended quilt( LIGHT<MED<DARK SQRS>) i would put enough sqrs in aplastic bag and carry it with me when at Dr. next thing i knew i had enough done , to make my quilt top. Really enjoyed it.Have fun :wink:
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Old 08-25-2009, 05:21 PM
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I love hand quilting, the most relaxing thing there is to do.
I feel at peace when I am sitting at my frame quilting.
I think I only piece the tops so I can have the pleasure of quilting them! :lol: :lol:
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I love hand quilting -- I think it's so relaxing and adds so much to a quilt!
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Old 08-25-2009, 06:30 PM
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it is so nice to hear that others ejoy what you like to do
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Old 08-25-2009, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by JRSAY
Elsie.
At times I feel like the dinosaur with all my hand pieceing, hand quilting.
Travel across our state 250-300 miles every other weekend one way and my hand sttichen keeps me sane. Just finished 7 sisters Queen size, still have not figured out hoow to get hoop in front seat as H drives.
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You may have to take your quilt and hoop and sit in the backseat. :mrgreen:
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Old 08-25-2009, 09:39 PM
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has any one use aunt becky i do sometimes and it helps your finger not to get to many stabs on your finger under your quilt
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Old 08-26-2009, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by camillacamilla
Originally Posted by JRSAY
Elsie.
At times I feel like the dinosaur with all my hand pieceing, hand quilting.
Travel across our state 250-300 miles every other weekend one way and my hand sttichen keeps me sane. Just finished 7 sisters Queen size, still have not figured out hoow to get hoop in front seat as H drives.
stitchfully
You may have to take your quilt and hoop and sit in the backseat. :mrgreen:
and hope you don't hit pot holes :roll:
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Old 08-26-2009, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Elsie
has any one use aunt becky i do sometimes and it helps your finger not to get to many stabs on your finger under your quilt

I've never tried this, but l have heard about it and seen it on television.
Is it hard to learn to use?
When I quilt a lot, I get callouses on 2 fingers on my left hand, always punching them
I have tried other things, but just seem to have to feel the needle. I cant control the stitches.
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Old 08-26-2009, 09:21 AM
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Hand quilting is very relaxing, and I usually do it in a group, so it is also fellowship! I do machine piece most of my quilts, but occassionally work on Cathedral Windows or Grandmothers Flower Garden or make Yo-Yos by hand. :lol:
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Originally Posted by Shemjo
Hand quilting is very relaxing, and I usually do it in a group, so it is also fellowship! I do machine piece most of my quilts, but occassionally work on Cathedral Windows or Grandmothers Flower Garden or make Yo-Yos by hand. :lol:
Oh gosh, I LOVE to make Yo-Yos -- but what the heck do you do with them when you're done???????????????????
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