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I have never figured out how many stitches per inch I get. I do strive for small stitches. I have also found I like to use quilting fingers when I hand quilt (I think that is what they are). They are read and a rubber and they sure save my fingers.
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Very intresting topic. No. of stitches to the inch does not matter to me. I go for even stitching. Never heard of tiger tape. Must keep an eye out fot it.
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awesome, thanks for this tip!
Originally Posted by ckcowl
tiger tape is a tape with little marks on it it is narrow, like 1/4" or 1/8th" wide and you can get it with the marks from 4-12 per inch, it bends, or gives you nice straight lines, you place it along your quilting lines then use the marks as a guide to make your stitches...helps learn to be consistant, make your stitches even...is available in most quilt shops, or joannes type stores,and is inexpensive.
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what is a finger cot?
Originally Posted by lfw045
I just have one hand underneath to help guide the needle and feel for wrinkles. I keep a finger cot on my left thumb(left handed) and a leather thimble on my middle finger and go for it! The finger cot helps pull the needle through multiple stitches on the needle and the leather thimble pushes the needle also. Works for me anyway...lol.
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For 25+ years I have been using Birch Between Quilting Needles size 8 and 9 which are about an inch long. 8-10 stitches per inch - I have watched Jinny Beyer on Simply Quilts and her hand quilting technique is magical with the rocking motion - there are other hand quilters who have demonstrated too. I don't always achieve the tiny stitches I'd like, but so long as they're even, they're neat. Keep practicing and you'll be happy with the results - I do use hoops and there should be a little slackness. Not heard of Tiger Tape (only plain 1/4" for guiding lines, maybe Tiger would be good for Sashiko where stitches need to be larger on the top and smaller underneath but very even!!
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I use betweens 11 or 12, the quilting thread goes right in the eye. I use several different brands and have not had a problem. You can buy even the 11 and 12s with larger eyes too if necessary.
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This sounds interesting. Theresse
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Originally Posted by craftybear
what is a finger cot?
Originally Posted by lfw045
I just have one hand underneath to help guide the needle and feel for wrinkles. I keep a finger cot on my left thumb(left handed) and a leather thimble on my middle finger and go for it! The finger cot helps pull the needle through multiple stitches on the needle and the leather thimble pushes the needle also. Works for me anyway...lol.
A finger cot is a latex covering for your finger.....not normally used for quilting but hey it works for me......I only use it on my thumb though. Here's a picture.....you can get them at Walmart or your local drug store. example of finger cots [ATTACH=CONFIG]70165[/ATTACH] |
I have not looked at my back stitches. I guess I feel good that the needle is going through all the fabrics. I am happy with what is going on with the front.
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I have made so many hand-quilted quilts over the years and have yet to see anyone look at the back very closely. Unless you are entering in a contest or show, what does it matter as long as they are not long stitches? It is what is pleasing to your eye.
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Originally Posted by lfw045
Originally Posted by craftybear
what is a finger cot?
Originally Posted by lfw045
I just have one hand underneath to help guide the needle and feel for wrinkles. I keep a finger cot on my left thumb(left handed) and a leather thimble on my middle finger and go for it! The finger cot helps pull the needle through multiple stitches on the needle and the leather thimble pushes the needle also. Works for me anyway...lol.
A finger cot is a latex covering for your finger.....not normally used for quilting but hey it works for me......I only use it on my thumb though. Here's a picture.....you can get them at Walmart or your local drug store. |
Originally Posted by grandma Janice
I have always used a size 8 betweens. I bought a package of 10 betweens but I couldn't thread them with the hand quilting thread. I even tried to use a needle threader but it wouldn't go through the eye. can anyone tell me why? and do you have that trouble?
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