Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • Hand quilting - Lost art??? >
  • Hand quilting - Lost art???

  • Hand quilting - Lost art???

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 11-28-2011, 04:59 AM
      #11  
    Senior Member
     
    Hinterland's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2009
    Location: Hudson Valley, NY
    Posts: 939
    Default

    I don't think it's a lost art at all. There are a lot of hand quilters on this board.

    While I enjoy machine quilting from time to time, I enjoy the relaxation I get from hand quilting a lot more.



    Janet
    Hinterland is offline  
    Old 11-28-2011, 05:06 AM
      #12  
    Senior Member
     
    JenelTX's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2011
    Location: Central Texas
    Posts: 809
    Default

    I hand-quilted my first (and so far only) quilt. I'm going to machine quilt the next one for two reasons: one, I want to finish it by Christmas; and two, I feel I should try both so I can decide which I like better. I believe that I will choose to hand quilt from then on, unless pressed for time. I loved the experience. It was very peaceful and gave me a deeply personal connection to the quilt.
    JenelTX is offline  
    Old 11-28-2011, 05:08 AM
      #13  
    Senior Member
     
    Hinterland's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2009
    Location: Hudson Valley, NY
    Posts: 939
    Default

    Originally Posted by JenelTX
    It was very peaceful and gave me a deeply personal connection to the quilt.
    I joke that I have long, personal relationships with my quilts, LOL.

    Janet
    Hinterland is offline  
    Old 11-28-2011, 05:11 AM
      #14  
    Member
     
    Join Date: Sep 2011
    Posts: 18
    Default

    I mostly hand piece and always hand quilt. Two reasons: 1. machines confuse me 2. I travel a lot and need something to take with me to do.
    bj31032 is offline  
    Old 11-28-2011, 05:14 AM
      #15  
    Super Member
     
    bamamama's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2011
    Location: Madison, AL
    Posts: 1,998
    Default

    I don't think it is a lost art but when I saw a Long Arm for the first time, I just knew that I had to have one. Not sure I'll ever go back to hand quilting. It takes me too long to finish anything and arthritis makes it not as enjoyable as it used to be.
    bamamama is offline  
    Old 11-28-2011, 05:23 AM
      #16  
    Super Member
     
    EagarBeez's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2009
    Posts: 1,646
    Default

    I have tried numerous times to hand quilt. I have beautiful stitches on top, but underneath stiches are so uneven. I tie all my quilts
    EagarBeez is offline  
    Old 11-28-2011, 05:24 AM
      #17  
    Junior Member
     
    Join Date: Aug 2011
    Location: Southeast Va
    Posts: 245
    Default

    I love to hand quilt, especially while watching tv. You can get alot done in just a couple of hours each evening.
    gailinva is offline  
    Old 11-28-2011, 05:27 AM
      #18  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Mar 2009
    Location: North Carolina
    Posts: 382
    Default

    As a friend used to say, When I have a quilt pieced and ready to quilt, I am in heaven. That first hand stitch is the beginning of a new adventure.... I LOVE LOVE LOVE hand quilting for all the reasons given here. It is so relaxing and meditative, the quilt keeps me warm on cold winter nights and I feel very creative as I move through the project....Always a hand quilter....
    Ellen
    ellenmg is offline  
    Old 11-28-2011, 05:33 AM
      #19  
    Banned
     
    Join Date: Mar 2010
    Location: Sturbridge, Ma
    Posts: 3,992
    Default

    No hand quilting is not dead. For 5 yrs I taught hand quilting at 8 quilting events a year and there were anywhere from 12-20 in each class (do the math) and continue to have full classe when I teach locally. In Sept/Oct I had two classes (Virginia and Atlanta) with 30 students. On the other hand I see few hand quilted items in shows where I judge.
    Holice is offline  
    Old 11-28-2011, 05:36 AM
      #20  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Posts: 1,296
    Default

    I hand quilt. For me, it's relaxing. Set up the frame and use an office chair on wheels (no arms) and just slide back and forth until finished. However, I do machine piece. Lots of LAs in my area. Some are reasonable, some do marvelous technical quilting and then others I don't care for.
    Drew is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    sananddandy
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    6
    09-10-2010 01:52 PM
    JANNY
    Main
    27
    12-05-2008 10:18 AM
    Catherine
    Pictures
    11
    01-26-2008 08:38 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter