depends on a lot of things - how thick your batting is one of the big factors -
I think most people say that (more or less) even stitches is a higher priority than tiny stitches. Maybe start with something like a pillow top or wall hanging - like less than 15 inches square? |
Originally Posted by momto4
So I need to get a thimble, needles, the pencil to write on the quilt, quilters frame, anything else?
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yes I agree. Start small and with thin batting. Just like with piecing, consistency is the most important thing. Small stitches will come in time.
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I saw someone that just used a lid as their pattern i thought that I would try that... if you think that would be a good first starter.
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Ok. :) I will practice and get my stitching down! Thanks for all of the super wonderful tips and ideas! :)
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Straight lines would be easiest, but learning to go in all directions is good too.
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Ok would be it be better to just quilt the straight line along my squares or triangles then?
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You can look at my 9 patch that I finished last week. I quilted an "X" across each block. that may be an idea.
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You should start with straight lines, then move on to curves, then circles.
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Many times, I have thought of machine quilting, but I know I would do a rotten job, and I cannot afford to have a professional do it, so I started to do the quilting myself by hand. Now, I would not have it any other way. When I am gone, my family with have quilts made with love, completely by ME.
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