hand quilting stitches, etc. etc.
02-09-2011, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
Janet your quilting is spectacular! You have been holding out, I don't recall ever seeing a pic of your hand quilting. Just lovely!
Quilting makes me happy, and hand quilting makes me even happier.
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02-09-2011, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
These pictures were actually my first attempt at hand quilting.
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02-09-2011, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
Originally Posted by Hinterland
This is a close up of some of mine. This is batik with a cotton batting.
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02-09-2011, 09:46 AM
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wow, I'm really not a good hand-quilter.
I'm working on a king-size quilt right now and my stitches are nothing like yours. But my daughter insisted, they are my work and that is what counts to her. But someday I will be better, I just hope I can stay consistent throughout the quilt so that it looks uniform. I'm not planning on hand-quilting anything this big again, ever! Maybe wall hangings in the future. I'll pay to have the big ones quilted.
I'm working on a king-size quilt right now and my stitches are nothing like yours. But my daughter insisted, they are my work and that is what counts to her. But someday I will be better, I just hope I can stay consistent throughout the quilt so that it looks uniform. I'm not planning on hand-quilting anything this big again, ever! Maybe wall hangings in the future. I'll pay to have the big ones quilted.
02-09-2011, 09:58 AM
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I think you discovered the key good needles are soo important, less bending & breaking. Thimbles take getting used to, but will also hhelp to get a smaller stitch they help push the needle back upp with minimal fabric. Stitches should be what is good for you throughout the quilt, don't worry about #per inch. Most important is.enjoy the process
02-09-2011, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by roseOfsharon
Wow! I am bookmarking this topic Trina! BTW your quilting is just lovely! I too am starting handquilting (top) and I am having a hard time with using a hoop and I know I need to! I too have the quilt stand that dpparris is using. I've not used it yet either! I really need a class I think! And a thimble and me are enemies! I cannot keep one on my middle finger .. I hope to find one that really fits one day! :)
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