Hand Quilting - yikes
06-21-2012, 05:06 AM
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Update:
I ripped it all out. I took the advice of the person who said use a lighter color rather than black. I bought a light colored thread. I am also attempting to use a thimble. Not easy by any means.
Plus I'm using 1/4" quilters tape. Definitely helping me stay the same distance from the seams and not try to stitch through them. I'll finish the center and try to get another picture. I'm improving, though just a little, I am improving!!
I ripped it all out. I took the advice of the person who said use a lighter color rather than black. I bought a light colored thread. I am also attempting to use a thimble. Not easy by any means.
Plus I'm using 1/4" quilters tape. Definitely helping me stay the same distance from the seams and not try to stitch through them. I'll finish the center and try to get another picture. I'm improving, though just a little, I am improving!!
06-21-2012, 11:35 AM
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I'm seriously getting discouraged. Here is another picture of the center star. I'm not happy. I thought the 1/4" quilters tape would help, but it seems to have made the star points worse than before. Now what?
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06-22-2012, 03:14 AM
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I've been quilting by hand for many years. I had to learn to rock the needle, and there are videos one can watch to learn this technique. Also, the color of thread makes a difference too - using one that is neutral usually works best for me. When I do use colored thread, I use the color that closest matches the fabric. And when I have small projects, I use a lap quilt, tighten only slightly so the rocking needle is easier to push around.
06-22-2012, 03:26 AM
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It looks just fine. Remember it does not have to be tiny sitiches only constistent stitches. Also look at your work from at least a foot away. For the most part we don't examine our work like the camera.
06-22-2012, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
if you did not press your seams OPEN, then you are stitching through the thickest parts..that alone will cause issues!
I don't think it looks bad for a first try, it does take practice and all things are to be considered, thread, seams, needles, thimble, etc...keep going...
I don't think it looks bad for a first try, it does take practice and all things are to be considered, thread, seams, needles, thimble, etc...keep going...
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