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Originally Posted by SuziC
I envy you....i can't seem to master hand quilting. I think i am too used to using my machine. I hope to learn to master that some day when i'm not so intimidated!
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I only do 3-4 stitches at a time and a wonderful individual here on the board that does ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS handquilted items only does 2 at a time. I think I'm probably going to go down to 2-3 because it makes pulling through easier and not so much tension on your fingers.
So in otherwords, you're THERE!!!! :thumbup: |
Way to go BevD, you're my hero!
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Love it! Woot woot!
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You can be sure, you will get faster with handquilting with practice. I only do single stitches and I'm as quick as my best quilting friend who loads 4 or 5 on the needle. Speed is not so important for me and I never count how many hours, days, weeks, months or years I have needed to finish a quilt. The process of handquilting is what I really love.
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Originally Posted by BevD
I have made myself (about time) a Double Irish Chain quilt. Only once before in a quilting class have I tried hand quilting.
After reading, watching and learning different topics from this site I can now say that I am .....Hand Quilting my quilt Double Time..... I can now put TWO - yes TWO - stitches on my little needle before pulling it through and YES they are even. :) WooHoo!! Am I happy, should have this sucker quilted in 6mths not 12..LOL |
Isn't hand quilting relaxing. When I get stressed, I pull out the hand quilting and stitch, stitch, stitch. Please post a pic so we can all see your progress.
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Thank you everyone for your tips and encouragement...I will definitely post a pic for all to see very soon.
And yes Lauren, I have found it to be very relaxing and think it will probably be something I do a bit of in each of my quilts. |
BevD,
I see that other hand quilters are encouraging you to keep practicing, saying you will be able to pick up more stitches on your needle at one time. You are my hero RIGHT NOW because already you are twice the hand quilter that I ever was (in the days when I actually attempted hand quilting). Two stitches boggles my mind! You go, girl, two stitches at a time! |
That's great. I'm jealous. I currently use the "stab" method but it works for me and the stitches are even. I've been trying to learn the other way, but the stitches aren't even and I am too critical of my work.
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