How long does it take you to hand quilt a lap quilt?
#1
How long does it take you to hand quilt a lap quilt?
I'm trying to frame up in my mind roughly how much time to allot for hand quilting a lap-sized quilt. Yes, I realize answers will be all over the map based on the various factors involved. But while I've done plenty of needlework over the years, I've never hand quilted anything.
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It depends on how you do it. I usually do mine in the evening while watching TV with the husband (about 3 hours a night). And it takes me a week to two weeks. Works for me. If I am quilting it on my machine. It takes me 3-4 (5 hours) days.
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Last edited by heron; 08-27-2018 at 03:53 AM.
#5
Understood. Like I said, I get that there are a lot of factors involved. Not looking for an exact answer. I just want to get a sampling of experiences so I can frame this up in my mind. To your point, in terms of speed, I figure I'll be in the middle-of-the-road. Not the fastest and not the slowest.
#8
When I hand quilted, I would not spend very much time because of boredom and sore fingers. I could only do maybe 2 quilts a year.
Now I only machine quilt and can do a lap quilt in about 6 hours. I make donation quilts for kids mostly.
Now I only machine quilt and can do a lap quilt in about 6 hours. I make donation quilts for kids mostly.
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Location: The Deep South near Cajun Country, USA
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I just want to compliment all of you who do hand quilt. It is becoming a lost art. For me, it would take forever. I am super slow and have carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists. Within 15 minutes of doing any hand sewing both wrists are screaming at me. And that's why I bought a pre-owned long arm. Best thing I ever did. I will never be a great quilter on it, but at least I do get the quilts done.
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