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Since my stitches aren't perfect, I usually try to find something that is not a high contrast to anything in the quilt. I've use a varigated, but generally go with a creme or beige unless the quilt is dark in which case, a dark grey works well.
Baste from the center out.
Baste from the center out.
#13
The videos are Sharon Schambers. Here is a link:
http://sharonschambernetwork.com/Classes.aspx
Just look for the basting video.
http://sharonschambernetwork.com/Classes.aspx
Just look for the basting video.
#14
I usually use a color that will show up good. If I'm going to all he work to hand quilt I want it to show up. However, on white or off white blocks I use white or off white thread and it shows up fine. I finished a queen sized one this summer that has autumn colors in it and I used a gold colored thread. Looks good.
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Thanks, Jenna. Actually, I found that yesterday and figured it was the one you were talking about. Did you try wrapping fabric around boards? How did it turn out. Also liked her way of basting. Thanks much.
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Originally Posted by matraina
I'm sure you experienced quilters will think these are dumb questions, but:
1. If you have a quilt of several colors, can you hand quilt just certain things on the top. What color would you use? White?
2. When you are basting a quilt together, do you start from the middle and work toward the outside?
Thanks ever so much.
1. If you have a quilt of several colors, can you hand quilt just certain things on the top. What color would you use? White?
2. When you are basting a quilt together, do you start from the middle and work toward the outside?
Thanks ever so much.
I use king Tut variegated cotton that fits the colours of quilt.
When basting ALWAYS use www.sharonschamber.com method ,cannot speaknhighly enough of it ,with her help and a visit to DIY wood dept it is SO VERY MUCH easier and can be contolled so well.
#17
Originally Posted by matraina
Thanks, Jenna. Actually, I found that yesterday and figured it was the one you were talking about. Did you try wrapping fabric around boards? How did it turn out. Also liked her way of basting. Thanks much.
#19
I usually use several colors to quilt, depending on the colors in the top. For example: the last quilt that cam off the frame was done in various shades of purple - from lavender to dark, and greens - mediums to dark. I quilted both colors with a medium shade of purple and green, respectively.
I don't baste. I have a three-rail frame. A wonderful thing, that.
I don't baste. I have a three-rail frame. A wonderful thing, that.
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