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I also hand quilt. As has been stated, machine quilting is not my talent. I have no money for nor place to put a long arm, therefore, hand quilting will continue to be my choice. I also feel long arm quilting is a whole other learning experience. I'm not sure I have the desire or ability to learn to do it well.
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I do both. I like to have something to work on in my lap, and I can't give up my sewing machine either. I must admit, I love the fact that there are people out there that use a longarm to compliment my quilt. I've only had one bad experience in over 30 yrs of making quilts but it won't discourage me from making more :D Too many quilts, too little time !
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I really enjoy hand sewing, like hand sewing the binding to the back but having done only a bit of hand quilting; I'm not sure it is for me. I may try again in the future
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I have hand quilted two large quits and several small ones. I am leaning to free motion quilt and have done some straight line quilting by machine. I have had two quilts long arm quilted but can't afford to have them all done that way. I enjoy hand quilting but time is a factor, especially with the large quilts.
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I love hand quilting. It's so relaxing. I also finish my bindings by hand.
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I hand quilt certain quilts. I hand quilt more of the old fashion ones. I quilt most of my quilts by machine. I like to hand quilt as it is relaxing for me
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I hand quilt. never have machine quilted.
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I do both. by hand takes so much longer (especially with long breaks) but I do enjoy it.
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I hand quilt, love it, can't wait to get my quilts to that stage.
Seems like it takes forever, but I love the look also....It is the personal touch and love that goes into it. I hand quilted my daughter a quilt and told her every time I sat down to quilt, I was praying for her as I stitched. |
I do both!
Originally Posted by joanelizbay
I was just curious as to how many people still did hand quilting vs machine quilting? Ive done both but prefer to hand quilt as I feel it adds more personality to the quilts I make for my grandkids. The lst quilt I had done by machine was a double wedding ring and the lady didnt tell me it was her lst shot at machine quilting so she bunched it up and basically ruined it. I was afraid to try again for about 10 years but the last one I had done was wonderful! I think the machine quilts might hold up longer if they are used but I just love the look of a hand quilted quilt!
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Started out just hand quilting for years. Have started to do more machine itd and fm quilting in the last year or so. I'm still working on prefecting my talent on the machine. No matter what I think I will always have something going in the hand quilting area.
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I have hand quilted for years and have taken up machine quilting in the ditch and free motion in the last several years so am still prefecting that. Will always have some hand quilting going.
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I hand quilt.
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I do both but prefer to hand quilt.
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Do and enjoy both, there is just something about the look of hand quilting that cannot be duplicated.
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Originally Posted by LindaMRB
No machine quilting for me.
I tried once and don't have the right tools. I LOVE the handwork but my hands hurt most off the time...not just needle pricks but muscle pain. Still, I don't think I'll stop. I looked into the cost of a better machine and decided it did not make sense for how I spend my time. I would like suggestions though, for using my old Elna or the Kenmore I have. Both date from the 1960s. The Singer I have is probably older, but not like the antiques I've seen online here. I carry my quilts everywhere and quilt at swim meets, on long car trips and even during my lunch hour at work! Don't tell anyone but I even have quilted at stop lights on the S-L-O-W ride home through Atlanta traffic. |
I have only hand tied so far but am going to try to quilt the next one has anyone tried the quilt as you go way may try that next time
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I machine piece and hand quilt everything. It is what I enjoy the most about quilting. It is so relaxing and since I can sit anywhere and quilt, especially in the same room as my husband, which I couldn't do if I machine quilted, I just love hand quilting.
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I hand quilt. I have done a couple of machine quiltilng, stitch in the ditch, but prefer hand quilting.
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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
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I'm 58 yrs old and have made many quilts. All have been hand pieced and hand quilted. When my Grandmother taught me at age 8 or 9 you hand to have even work with at least 6 stchs per inch or out it came. I still love it and still love to challenge myself with stitches per inch. I can usually be found with patches in my handbag along with needle and thread. It relaxes me.
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I love to handquilt. I'm not in a hurry and have no deadlines. It's done whenever I get it done and I'm okay with that. That's one of the main reasons I love it: no pressure!
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I do both - more machine than hand quilting because it is faster, but I like having some hand work going.
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I have only done hand quilting. I would like to try machine quilting someday. But all in all I like the look of hand quilting better. It give the quilt a warm old fashion charm. The machine ones to me have that store bought look to them. I think they are lovely and I know alot of ppl do them that way. It is just a personal preference. I of coarse would not turn away any quilt done by machine. lol
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I hand quilt 98% of the time and only machine quilt heavy fleece projects.
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I do wholecloths and I only hand quilt. I even sew the length of fabric together by hand to get the top and the backing in the right size!
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Hand quilt all of mine, although with the RA it is taking linger to get done these days. But, I think hand quilting adds an air of authenticity to a quilt. Guess I'm just an old fashioned kind of gal cause I like the old ways and the old patterns.
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Hand quilter - very relaxing for me.
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I spent a few classes learning to machine quilt and I like to do it when I'm pressed for time, but right now I"m hand quilting and love it! I think it looks more, well, "quilty".....lol!
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I'm trying to do both. My hand quilting's not too bad. But, got this fancy Janome and can't get the tension, etc. set right to make it quilt consistently. Glad you asked. HELP!!!!
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I only hand quilt, never machine. Have occasionaly tied a quilt but those have been thick crazy quilts.
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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.
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Originally Posted by appliquequiltdesigns
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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
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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.
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I hand and machine and quilt
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I hand quilt but am looking forward to learning some machine quilting as well.
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99.9% machine quilt (or send it to a LAQ). I have been trying some hand quilting.
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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.
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I do both, depending on the quilt.
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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!
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