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rob529 01-12-2011 09:45 PM
Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
Here are two pictures of needle markings. I use this method of marking my hand quilting patterns with a darning needle for light colored fabrics and it works great. The best thing: you don't have to remove any markings after the quilting has been finished!
How about your hooping? Doesn't look like is tight.

ljorange 01-12-2011 10:50 PM
This is a really helpful posting, thanks!

Borntohandquilt 01-12-2011 11:13 PM
Originally Posted by donac
What kind of batting do you use?
For the quilt on the picture I try a new brand here in Germany, it is called Luna from Moda. The material is 80 % cotton and 20 % poly. It is easy to quilt but a little bit fuzzy, no bearding.
In general I prefer the 80/20 brands of Hobbs or Legacy, but I also like 100% cotton of Quilter's Dream, Legacy or Tuscany.
My prefered hand quilting thread is YLI.

RNUNU 01-12-2011 11:19 PM
Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
Here are two pictures of needle markings. I use this method of marking my hand quilting patterns with a darning needle for light colored fabrics and it works great. The best thing: you don't have to remove any markings after the quilting has been finished!
We hand quilt at our Senior Center .... which is where I learned how. However I don't believe anyone has ever tried this method of marking one's quilt, this way .... and I plan on sharing your method with the other gals. Thanks for posting this.

RNUNU

Borntohandquilt 01-12-2011 11:21 PM
Originally Posted by JCL in FL
I am a hand quilter but I have never done a whole cloth. I quilt pieced quilts and blank squares that are alternated in some patterns like the Irish Chain but my fingers get sore. How do you avoid this. Sometimes I bleed on my fabric.
When I started quilting about 20 years ago I had the same problem. I could never get used to a thimble (and I tried many!) and the middle finger of my right hand get sore. For that reason I slowly changed my quilting technique and it was getting much better. I don't push the needle with the middle finger like you do with the Rocking Stich, I hold the thread directly at the needle's eye between thumb and forefinger. When the stitch is done and the needle comes back to the top I can grab it easily - so you see I do single stitches. And I have calluses on my forefinger tips!

Borntohandquilt 01-12-2011 11:25 PM
Originally Posted by rob529
Do you use stencils for all patterns except your straight lines?
No, not for all patterns. Some of them are drawn or quilted freehand. I also make my own templates out of cardboard and trace the outlines of the patterns, all the other lines I mark freehand. I have many books with traditional quilting patterns or pictures of antique wholecloths and the patterns don't have the size I need or they are just too small on the pictures, so I try to re-draw them and than make a template.

Borntohandquilt 01-12-2011 11:31 PM
There is one hint that just came to my head: the method of needlemarking is perfect for light colored solids. The markings don't show very well on very dark or patterned fabrics. But give it a try - you will see how it works for you.

rob529 01-13-2011 04:37 AM
How about your hooping?

thequilteddove 01-13-2011 04:39 AM
Your stitching is beautiful! How long did it take you to learn how to make your stitches so even!?!

mommafank 01-13-2011 06:40 AM
Your quilts are so beautiful. Enjoy the helpful hints so much.


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