An Introduction...
12-08-2012, 02:57 PM
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An Introduction...
Hi! I'm a newbie to this site, but have been quilting for about 3 years. I love modern quilting, and learning new techniques. My new passion is paper-pieced hexies ~ so addictive and fun!
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I'm going to free motion quilt around the shape of the dragon, and the brown border... but I'm going to try hand quilting the rest of it. It's a whole new process for me, and I'm super excited about it! Also VERY hesitant... I really want to do as good a job quilting as I did with the hand piecing. This is why I'm here: I'm hoping to get all sorts of awesome hand quilting tips and tricks, especially for hexies.
So... let me hear it. What's your favorite needle / thread / thimble?... what is your favorite knot? How many stitches can you make with the layers of a hexie quilt? Do you use a hoop? Do you have a favorite chair / light / set up? I'm using wool batting on this project, what type do you prefer?
Super excited to hear your ideas and tips ~ going to start quilting this beast tomorrow!! (12/9/12)
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I'm going to free motion quilt around the shape of the dragon, and the brown border... but I'm going to try hand quilting the rest of it. It's a whole new process for me, and I'm super excited about it! Also VERY hesitant... I really want to do as good a job quilting as I did with the hand piecing. This is why I'm here: I'm hoping to get all sorts of awesome hand quilting tips and tricks, especially for hexies.
So... let me hear it. What's your favorite needle / thread / thimble?... what is your favorite knot? How many stitches can you make with the layers of a hexie quilt? Do you use a hoop? Do you have a favorite chair / light / set up? I'm using wool batting on this project, what type do you prefer?
Super excited to hear your ideas and tips ~ going to start quilting this beast tomorrow!! (12/9/12)
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12-08-2012, 04:40 PM
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Welcome from Ontario, Canada. That's an awesome hexagon dragon! I don't do a lot of hand quilting any more but when I do, I use my Q Snap floor frame. I have never hand quilted a hexagon quilt but I have seen antique ones done with 1/4 inch inside each hexagon. I think they did that because it was easier than quilting through the seams but your hexagons are so small that it does not look like an option. I think I might quilt a C shape inside each hexagon to suggest scales.
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