I am trying to learn Aunt Becky. Did it take you a little while to master the tripod hold on the needle and thimble? Also I am not sure I have the right size thimble from Jean Brown. Thanks for any comments.
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For me hand quiltig is an independent craft. It can be combined with piecing and appliqué in a wonderful way, but it also can stand on it's own.
Hand quilting is like hand writing - every quilter has her/his personal way of doing it, there is no right or wrong, what works good for you may not work for others. The result is that counts. |
Andrea said it all. My favorite quilt is a wholecloth one. I love to purchase what we call "cheater's cloth" preprinted fabrics that look like a pieced or appliqued work. By the time I handquilt the piece it looks just like a pieced or appliqued work. I use a leather thimble on both my right middle finger and my left thumb. I also taught myself to quilt with both hands. When using a stationary frame it is the only way to comfortably quilt from left to right. I guess I was able to master the technique because I both learned to play the piano and touch type. Both skills call for using both hands equally.
In my youth I used size 12 in-betweens. Now I am forced to use at least a 9. I like my needles short and thin. Handquilting is sort of a zen thing. I can carry on a conversation, watch TV or a movie or just listen to the radio. I certainly can't do most of those things while machine quilting. It is also portable if it is a small project. I always pack a small project when traveling. |
Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
For me hand quiltig is an independent craft. It can be combined with piecing and appliqué in a wonderful way, but it also can stand on it's own.
Hand quilting is like hand writing - every quilter has her/his personal way of doing it, there is no right or wrong, what works good for you may not work for others. The result is that counts. |
Originally Posted by lberna
I also use a latex "finger". I buy cheap latex gloves (the type that you see in doctor's exam room) at the dollar store. I cut out the three larger fingers and put one on my pointer finger. I use a metal thimble with a lip on my middle finger. On my underneath finger, I use Marian's Magic Quilting Thimble (from Clotilde). I can quilt for hours with no sore fingers.
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Originally Posted by quiltedgarden
I am trying to learn Aunt Becky. Did it take you a little while to master the tripod hold on the needle and thimble? Also I am not sure I have the right size thimble from Jean Brown. Thanks for any comments.
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I will look into diamond thimbles. I have never heard of it. Thanks. Always looking for something better.
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Originally Posted by ganny
Originally Posted by lberna
I also use a latex "finger". I buy cheap latex gloves (the type that you see in doctor's exam room) at the dollar store. I cut out the three larger fingers and put one on my pointer finger. I use a metal thimble with a lip on my middle finger. On my underneath finger, I use Marian's Magic Quilting Thimble (from Clotilde). I can quilt for hours with no sore fingers.
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I have found that I really enjoy hand quilting. I pin baste the heck out of whatever I am going to quilt. Then I sit in the living room and hand quilt and watch TV with my DH.
I continually work to find methods to make my quilting stitches look better. I don't use a hoop or a frame, I just have it in my lap and stitch, stitch, stitch til bedtime. Course I gotta get up off the couch every once in a while if I want to be able to walk to the bedroom when it is bedtime. Gettin' older you know!! I own a hinterberg quilting frame-haven't used it for a long time, my DH bought me a used Grace frame--no place to set it up now, also have a Qsnap quilting frame--have used that the most. Chris |
Originally Posted by lberna
Originally Posted by ganny
Originally Posted by lberna
I also use a latex "finger". I buy cheap latex gloves (the type that you see in doctor's exam room) at the dollar store. I cut out the three larger fingers and put one on my pointer finger. I use a metal thimble with a lip on my middle finger. On my underneath finger, I use Marian's Magic Quilting Thimble (from Clotilde). I can quilt for hours with no sore fingers.
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