Hand quilting double time.....

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08-01-2010, 12:34 AM

BevD

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I have made myself (about time) a Double Irish Chain quilt. Only once before in a quilting class have I tried hand quilting.
After reading, watching and learning different topics from this site I can now say that I am .....Hand Quilting my quilt Double Time..... I can now put TWO - yes TWO - stitches on my little needle before pulling it through and YES they are even. :)

WooHoo!! Am I happy, should have this sucker quilted in 6mths not 12..LOL

08-01-2010, 12:38 AM

earthwalker

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Legend! Betcha before you know it you'll have 4 on that needle!

08-01-2010, 04:26 AM

sueisallaboutquilts

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Yippee!!!! You're on your way!!! I love hand quilting more than anything else!!! :D

08-01-2010, 04:47 AM

StitchinJoy

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That's terrific. Hand quilting is a wonderful way to finish a quilt. I am a longarm quilter by trade but I dearly love hand quilting too. I've hand quilted hundreds of quilts and it is such a satisfying feeling.

I used to keep my work very taut in the hoop, but now I have eased the tension in the hoop and I can load a lot of little stitches on the needle at once. Makes it go a bit faster.

You will get used to it and may even load 3 stitches or 4 stitches on that little needle as you become more comfortable.But speed isn't my goal. I just enjoy the whole process!

08-01-2010, 05:12 AM

CarrieAnne

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AWESOME! At least they are even!

08-01-2010, 05:12 AM

mygirl66

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It all takes time, you are making good progress!

08-01-2010, 05:26 AM

kathy

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pat, pat, pat, pat, way to go girl!

08-01-2010, 05:31 AM

SuziC

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I envy you....i can't seem to master hand quilting. I think i am too used to using my machine. I hope to learn to master that some day when i'm not so intimidated!