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No frame, no hoop, no thimble

Old 06-11-2017, 03:48 AM
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I, too, use the thimble that has the metal piece in the tip. Really like it but mine is from Clover. Haven't seen the pink one. The hoop I use was from JoAnn's but is some sort of "plastic" like PVC pipe. I remember using an oval wooden one and didn't like it. It didn't stay fastened and too flimsy. I'd like to watch you quilt without a frame of some sort. This entire thing is doing what works for each of us--no right or wrong as long as we get to the end with a good product that pleases us.
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Old 06-11-2017, 03:59 AM
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I'm a quilt in the lap , no hoop quilter too. I started with no thimble until a small indent appeared on my finger that the needle kept falling into (and disappearing). It was so grotesque that I finally put on that thimble to mask the disfigurement. (we all have skeletons in our closets, don't we?.....please say yes.....)
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Old 06-11-2017, 05:00 AM
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Glad to hear that. I will need to try that.
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Old 06-11-2017, 07:53 AM
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I use a balloon to pull my needle through when needed.
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Old 06-11-2017, 08:48 AM
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Good for you! It's great that you found a way that works for you. There's no 'one-right-way' to approach hand quilting.

Will be looking forward to seeing your finished quilt!
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Old 06-11-2017, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by pal View Post
I use a balloon to pull my needle through when needed.
I keep a pair of needle nosed pliers nearby.
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Old 06-17-2017, 07:43 PM
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that is how i hand quilt. I find it better for me too.
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You go, girl!
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Old 06-19-2017, 03:43 PM
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I don't use a hoop either, just quilt in my lap. Been struggling with the weight/heat of the quilts and will sure give the TV Tray a try! As for pulling the needle through, I go to the pharmacy area at WalMart and buy Finger Cots. They are like getting just the tips from rubber gloves, they come in different sizes and are cheap. I use a thimble on one finger and a finger cot on the other. You can find them in the section with Band-aids and tape. I have not seen the pink thimble but would like to know the name of the vendor or where to purchase it. Guess I will do a search on ebay, too!
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Old 06-20-2017, 05:05 AM
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I also hand quilt with no frame/hoop. I do use a leather thimble though..my dd makes them for me and they last longer than the store kind. She discovered that by putting the rough side of the leather on the outside it is harder to pierce with the needle. Woodworking thimbles are made that way. Hubby is talking about getting me a frame but I keep telling him I don't need one. Will try the tray as it's awfully hot quilting here in the summer.
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