How many people hand quilt vs machine quilt?

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11-03-2011, 10:17 AM

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bnndr

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I only hand quilt, never machine. Have occasionaly tied a quilt but those have been thick crazy quilts.

11-03-2011, 10:37 AM

#112

teddysmom

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I just started quilting last year and only consider hand piecing and quilting. Machines seem to have something against me. I have a sewing machine but only use it when nothing else will work. As soon as I start sewing on the machine, things happen--the bobbin thread runs out, the thread gets tangled on the underside of the material and on and on and on. When I hand piece/quilt, all is slower but much more relaxing.

11-03-2011, 10:41 AM

#113

teddysmom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by appliquequiltdesigns

I hand quilt my quilts. I am not a good on the sewing machine, so I'm afraid I am going to mess up my quilt. It is easier to remove the stitches in hand quilting

Janie

I agree! Much easier to correct mistakes when done by hand.

11-03-2011, 10:42 AM

#114

Marti1943

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I do both. Machine quilting is faster and can be very beautiful but hand quilting is my first love. The more you do it the more proficient you become.

11-03-2011, 11:16 AM

#115

mary quilting

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I hand and machine and quilt

11-03-2011, 11:21 AM

#116

SandraD

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I hand quilt but am looking forward to learning some machine quilting as well.

11-03-2011, 11:23 AM

#117

RonieM

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99.9% machine quilt (or send it to a LAQ). I have been trying some hand quilting.

11-03-2011, 11:35 AM

#118

prairiequeen

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Have always machine quilted.My Mom had always hand quilted,she thinks its something she should teach me before she is no longer with us,so i am trying hand quilting.I do enjoy the hand work watching tv on these long winter nights.

11-03-2011, 11:57 AM

#119

Dakota Girl

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I do both, depending on the quilt.

11-03-2011, 01:45 PM

#120

cwessel47

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I hand quilt. I've tried a little on the machine - and I imagine I could get the hang of it. I just really prefer the look of hand-quilting. And it keeps me sane (sorta) and out of trouble!