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Forum: Main
11-05-2019, 02:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,948
Posted By SophieHatter

I will bear that in mind about the moths, but...

I will bear that in mind about the moths, but even my favourite cardigan that i wear all the time has got a moth-hole in today, so I'm glad I didn't risk it.
Forum: Main
11-05-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,156
Posted By SophieHatter

Thanks for the tips everyone!619331

Thanks for the tips everyone!619331
Forum: Main
11-05-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,156
Posted By SophieHatter

I found that draping it over an ironing board and...

I found that draping it over an ironing board and then quilting towards me off the edge of the ironing board with no hoop worked really well. The board could be adjusted to a comfortable height for...
Forum: Main
11-05-2019, 01:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,694
Posted By SophieHatter

I hand stitched both sides of the French Binding....

I hand stitched both sides of the French Binding. I pinned it in place with plenty of quilt pins first, which seemed to work. Just took time!619329619330
Forum: Main
11-05-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,948
Posted By SophieHatter

619327619328And here is the finished quilt!

619327619328And here is the finished quilt!
Forum: Main
11-05-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,948
Posted By SophieHatter

Thanks everyone! I did use Quilter's Dream...

Thanks everyone!
I did use Quilter's Dream (Select weight) in the end, and it is lovely! It seemed easy enough to hand sew, not difficult like the normal cotton wadding a friend of mine tried (I...
Forum: Main
07-25-2019, 05:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,694
Posted By SophieHatter

I do have access to a sewing machine, but a) I...

I do have access to a sewing machine, but
a) I am not good at using it, and this doesn't seem a good thing to practice on
b) I don't have one of those special footings for doing quilts (and the...
Forum: Main
07-22-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,694
Posted By SophieHatter

Nearly there - but how do I attach the binding? (Hand sewing front as well as back)

OK, so I've watched the Youtube videos for French binding, and there's still one thing I can't figure out: When you sew the first edge (or rather edges, since it's folded double) of the binding to...
Forum: Main
05-18-2019, 08:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,156
Posted By SophieHatter

Hang on, do you count the stitches on both sides?...

Hang on, do you count the stitches on both sides? In which case it's 6! Phew :)
Forum: Main
05-18-2019, 03:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,156
Posted By SophieHatter

LOL my attempts are looking more like 3 stitches...

LOL my attempts are looking more like 3 stitches to an inch so far! A little more practice needed, regardless of hoops...
Forum: Main
04-30-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,156
Posted By SophieHatter

Do I need a quilt hoop for hand quilting?

More questions! Is a quilt hoop necessary for hand quilting? Is hand quilting without one a thing, and how does it compare?

I guess the basting method may be relevant here? I am planning on...
Forum: Main
04-30-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,163
Posted By SophieHatter

Do I need a quilt hoop for hand quilting?

More questions! Is a quilt hoop necessary for hand quilting? Is hand quilting without one a thing, and how does it compare?

I guess the basting method may be relevant here? I am planning on...
Forum: Main
04-30-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By SophieHatter

I did a diagram on the previous page! What I mean...

I did a diagram on the previous page! What I mean is, if you are sewing around squares, you have to sew in a grid. I could either sew in straight lines across the quilt, from one side to the other,...
Forum: Main
04-29-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,517
Posted By SophieHatter

I'm pretty sure it was polyester thread! It was...

I'm pretty sure it was polyester thread! It was just one thickness of too-thin normal sewing thread pulled a bit tight and it caught on something, that's all. I can do better than that now by using...
Forum: Main
04-29-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By SophieHatter

Hi Lisa, Yes, I've sewn the patches together...

Hi Lisa,

Yes, I've sewn the patches together and now I need to quilt them to the wadding and backing. I (hand) sewed all the patches together in a zig-zag because I found it maximised the number I...
Forum: Main
04-29-2019, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,883
Posted By SophieHatter

Chintz would be my guess too. Is it curtain...

Chintz would be my guess too. Is it curtain fabric type cotton (y'know, big floral patterns, quite thick, kind of thing)? Does it feel smooth and look slightly shiny? It used to be fashionable to...
Forum: Main
04-27-2019, 02:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,260
Posted By SophieHatter

Alternatively, you can get a good quality cotton...

Alternatively, you can get a good quality cotton bedsheet in a suitable size from the usual sheet sources (department stores, websites etc.) - I wanted plain fabric for my backing, so that's what I...
Forum: Main
04-25-2019, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By SophieHatter

What's the best way to hand sew round squares?

If sewing around a grid of patchwork squares on a big (6' square) quilt, do you just sew straight across from one side to the other, or is it best to change direction to reduce the chances of the...
Forum: Main
04-25-2019, 09:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,517
Posted By SophieHatter

Like this?! 612071

Like this?!
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Forum: Main
04-25-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,517
Posted By SophieHatter

Also, if I'm sewing round squares, I'd have to go...

Also, if I'm sewing round squares, I'd have to go round squares to double back and I could end up with isolated bits left to so if I'm not careful. I can think of lots of patterns that might work,...
Forum: Main
04-25-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,517
Posted By SophieHatter

That's a good idea! Is burying it tying it off?...

That's a good idea! Is burying it tying it off? I'm gonna have to find some Youtube videos...
Forum: Main
04-25-2019, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By SophieHatter

It's OK, Cotton Patch say they've some more...

It's OK, Cotton Patch say they've some more arriving next week after all :)
Forum: Main
04-25-2019, 12:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,517
Posted By SophieHatter

Thanks, that's helpful advice everyone. ...

Thanks, that's helpful advice everyone.

Another thing I've heard is that the ends of the thread should be at the edges of the quilt where possible - is that correct? It doesn't sound possible if...
Forum: Main
04-24-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By SophieHatter

Where to get Quilters Dream Select in the UK?

Cottonpatch sell Quilters Dream Select wadding, at a reasonable price but it's out of stock in the size I need, and I ideally need it in a hurry! Everywhere else seems to be in America, so postage is...
Forum: Main
04-24-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,517
Posted By SophieHatter

Thanks. What brands are recommended?

Thanks. What brands are recommended?
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