I know this subject has been discussed before but I recently bought an Aunt Becky. even after watching the video on Quilt TV several times, I am still having trouble using it. What has been the experience of the users on this board? Any helpful hints for new users?

I'm interested what the outcome is. I saw this a very long time ago on a quilting show, always wanted to get one.

Many quilt shops do not even know what it is.

I would say sandwich two peices of muslin and batting and draw some lines on it and just practice. It will come to you after a while. it does take a good bit of practice though since it is basically backwards to what we are used to.

Well now, I have never heard of Aunt Becky myself. I guess I better do some catching up. Off to googleland!

http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...+_TD80688.html

For those who had never heard of this notion. Like moi. ;-)

I just found aunt beckys video on utube. That is very interesting. And would be worth the effort of learning. Hummm

One year my friends and I all bought Aunt Becky at a quilt show. None of us use it. Now when we see something that we all are ready to buy we say,"Aunt Becky" and walk on.

Funny. I was cleaning out my notion drawer and found two Aunt Beckys. They remind me of the hand clicking toys we had as kids. I use to be pretty good at using the Aunt Becky but it's been years since I tried it.

I think it is like anything else, some find it useful and others do not :wink: :D:D:D

http://jeansimpressions.com/

Check out the video at the bottom of Jean's page.

THAT^^ is hilarious! Thanks for the morning laugh!

Thank you :D

I bought one at a quilt store a few years back and never could use it. I was hand quilting a baby quilt about 3 weeks ago and my finger was getting so sore, I thought I would try it again. Couldn't do a thing with it, back in the box it went. Probably will never try it again. But, I think I wll look it up on you tube and see if teaches me anything. haha

Sassy granny

interesting...thnx for sharing

So true. And I'm one of those who can't get the hang of it. I think, maybe I need that hoop she has. But that probably wouldn't help me either.