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Originally Posted by SusieQOH
(Post 7870177)
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. |
Yes, I agree your work is beautiful! Be proud of yourself
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Beautiful hand work. the consistency of your stitches is awesome. Tell the teacher you deserve an A+.
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I would LOVE to have stitches like that! Beautifully done!!
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You did a beautiful work on your pattern. To me quilting takes years so mastery. You did an excellent job. Keep on!
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Beautiful stitching!
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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!) |
I agree with her - it looks terrific.
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Beautiful job! What thread did you use?
sandy |
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 . |
Originally Posted by Sandygirl
(Post 7890055)
Beautiful job! What thread did you use?
sandy I think I did buy a cream or white at the LQS - but I don't remember the brand. Mom had a "trick" for making thimbles fit better - she flattened them into an oval, and then they seemed to stay on better. I have learned that a thin/skinny needle goes through fabric more easily than a thick one. However, I have also learned that a very short needle is becoming more difficult for me to hold and manipulate. I have also learned that even though a #12 between might be the "best" for hand quilting, I have had decent results using longer needles than the betweens and a #10 or #11 is not as "bendy" as a #12 needle. Sometimes I use whatever needle that I can get threaded! By the way - that was my first hand quilting class, but I had done other quilting. I did learn things I did not know - so it was worth the cost. I thought maybe I could learn the "secret" of those pin-prick size stitches. Part of it is having very thin batting. The instructor seemed to be encouraging "straight and even" more than "tiny" - which seemed more attainable than tiny, tiny stitches. |
beautiful work!
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BEautiful! I have never attempted hand stitching, I agree that even is more important than tiny. To me tiny looks like machine stitching.
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Beautiful quilting, a great achievement.
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Wow that sure is beautiful work!
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I wish I could hand quilt but I just don't have the patience. I think it would be soothing to be able to sit and quilt beautifully like you did.
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This turned out just beautifully. You will have to keep it up... you are very talented.
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The stitching is excellent - be proud!
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Bear, I've handquilted for many years. While size 12 needle is "ideal" it's awfully tiny! I use a 10 or 11.
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I also think even stitches are better than the size.
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Your hand quilting is just so perfect. Great job!
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