I have a new respect for hand quilters!
#41
Hello everyone,
I started making quilts via hand quilting. At first I used stab stitch (with a floor stand hoop) then went to rocking stitch (with a floor frame). After the rocking stitch I moved on to long arm quilting. As time went on I was able to make far more quilts more quickly on the long arm of course; however, the quilting didn't look as good (that would take me years), it was a pain to adjust the tension and listening to the constant machine needle rattle was irritating. I lost the peacefulness and started avoiding my quilting room. After many months I finally gave up the long arm. I am now quilting happily and peacefully again with my hand and floor hoop. I certainly will not make as many quilts in my lifetime. But for me keeping life simple and peaceful was more important. I truly love hand quilting. So try it (you will get better with time) and if you find it peacefully creative - never give it up.
Thank you for letting me "speak". Has anyone else had a similar experience?
I started making quilts via hand quilting. At first I used stab stitch (with a floor stand hoop) then went to rocking stitch (with a floor frame). After the rocking stitch I moved on to long arm quilting. As time went on I was able to make far more quilts more quickly on the long arm of course; however, the quilting didn't look as good (that would take me years), it was a pain to adjust the tension and listening to the constant machine needle rattle was irritating. I lost the peacefulness and started avoiding my quilting room. After many months I finally gave up the long arm. I am now quilting happily and peacefully again with my hand and floor hoop. I certainly will not make as many quilts in my lifetime. But for me keeping life simple and peaceful was more important. I truly love hand quilting. So try it (you will get better with time) and if you find it peacefully creative - never give it up.
Thank you for letting me "speak". Has anyone else had a similar experience?
#43
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citruscountyquilter, I have watched that Aunt Becky video at least a dozen times, and I still can't figure it out! I would love to see a more close-up video of someone using it. Even some photos would help (just in case there's anyone on this board who actually uses the tool... hint hint!). Mine keeps falling off my finger no matter how much I tighten it... I think I might be hopeless!
The needle hits the Aunt Becky, skims off of it and comes back up to the front.
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