From my hand-quilting class
07-24-2017, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by SusieQOH
That's awesome hand quilting!!! My favorite way to quilt but I'm learning FMQ. I do the rocking method. You have done yours with great precision. If I did one stitch at a time I don't think I could get it to look that nice. Do you use a thimble and if so what kind? I've only been able to use the leather ones.
I usually use one of the "cheapie" metal ones - whichever one doesn't slip off my finger.
I have bought the clover silicone one with the metal tip - that also works fairly well.
07-26-2017, 05:25 AM
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Very nice work! I agree, a pillow would be lovely.
The only class or instruction I ever had was a one hour private class on hand quilting - it was well worth it. It's hard to learn from a book (this was pre-internet days!)
The only class or instruction I ever had was a one hour private class on hand quilting - it was well worth it. It's hard to learn from a book (this was pre-internet days!)
08-26-2017, 03:31 AM
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I certainly get what you mean! I have tried for ever so long to try to get those tiny stitches that are always mentioned in hand quilting and decided some years back, I was not going to be able to do it! Simple not! Perhaps I have humongous hands ? I don't know but I have decided that I am just going to do what pleases my eyes! And you know what? A lot of what I have done has pleased people I know and there has never been a comment about the stitches being too big/long.
Your quilting is absolutely stunning and I love it. So go with what pleases you and makes you happy! Best wishes .
Your quilting is absolutely stunning and I love it. So go with what pleases you and makes you happy! Best wishes .
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