Hand Quilting - Innie or Outtie ?
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#41
08-10-2021I use a floor frame. This is how I started and have not tried hand quilting without a frame. I had to learn in a hurry to loosen the tension tho. You should quilt how you want to and what feels the most comfortable for you and enjoy the journey.
#43
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it was one of the best classes i ever took!
Please explain about the milners or straw needles. What are they and where do you get them?Originally Posted by ckcowl
i'm one of the out of hoop most of the time hand quilters---it does depend on the project though- sometimes a hoop works better for me---as for those little 'between' needles- they are definitely not for me---i use milners or straw needles to quilt- and people do comment on how small my stitches are- so don't let anyone tell you you have to use a tiny needle to make tiny stitches---not so! sometimes i will use a 'sharp' but most of the time i use john james milner needles which are quite long (especially compared to what is considered a quilting needle. i was taught to use what works best for me---individually- in fact in my first hand quilting class the instructor had about 10-15 different needles---types, sizes, brands for us to try- then we started quilting with the ones we each liked best...she let us know there is no right or wrong---except what does not work for us is wrong- what does work is right it was one of the best classes i ever took!
#44
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What size needle do you use?Originally Posted by glorcour
I use a hoop, and since there are no rules in quilting, I use a longer needle. It works for me.
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stchenfool , 03-14-2012 04:48 AM
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I have just started to do more hand stitching too and like you find if very relaxing! Have not got to the hand quiltinng part yet so I'll be interested to see all your answers!
#48
Straw or milners are long thin needles. I used mine for needle-turn applique. You can purchase then at LQS or online. They come in different sizes.
