Hand Quilting in Floor Frame
#21
Originally Posted by pal
Thank you, Ninnie. What a wonderful tutorial. Now I understand what "threading a few needles at the same time" means. (not what I thought) I have nests of threaded needles in my sewing kit. Also, never thought about using the tape.
Lots of times I get beautiful stitches on the top and nothing on the bottom. Is there a secret to catching the backing? Thank you so much. pal
Lots of times I get beautiful stitches on the top and nothing on the bottom. Is there a secret to catching the backing? Thank you so much. pal
I did now show a pic, but when i am quilting , it is all about the pointer finger on my left hand, being on the underneath side. I have to feel the needle when i am quilting, and when it hits my finger, i am sure it is through all 3 layers. Also, the tension of your work helps. too lose, and u can miss the bottom. but also too tight and it will bounce off bottom and not catch. It is just something that u will get the hang of with more experience.
1/4 in tape is wonderful, it comes in dif colors. Most quilt shops will carry it.Right now i have the green, and then the beige, that looks like masking tape.
I have used masking tape to mark,sometimes, in a larger square, u might want to do a 1/4 in, and then another round 1 inch in from your first line. I have used different things around the house to make quilting patterns with. the top of a spool makes great circles, and when over lapped, a beautiful rope. So, look around, you will find different things to use.
#22
Originally Posted by GayleM
I am a handquilter also. Question: Do you always stencil once the quilt is on the frame, or while the top is on a table? I am currently working on a queen size and marked it while it was on a table top. Used a pouncer with iron-off chalk but the marks seem rather faint after mounting on the frame.
After trying all types of markers, i have settled on the Fons@Porter. I ordered mine from Keepsake quilting It came in a medal box. And the refils r not expensive and last a long time.
Also, there is no waste, you can put more than one piece of lead in, and the second one will push the first one all the way through so that u can use all of it. Also, i have never had a mark not come out in the washing. It has always been easy to find a marker easy to see on light material, but harder to see on dark, and the white lead for this pencil works great.
#23
Originally Posted by emt2004
would like to know about the frame also?,,,,,Michele
Well what can i say, other than I am in love with my frame. And yes, it is a Hinterburg. The one i have is called the Caddiliac, and i think it ran around 600.00. I have had it for about 8 years now.It comes with different size poles, and you can quilt a King size in it with no trouble. Mine was a gift from my family one year for my birthday. wow i was shocked lol. when not in use, i just set it in a bedroom, and turn it up on its side, so it is not in the way. But, if i had to, i would leave it setting in middle of living room, lol it is well worth the trouble of walking around it.
#24
Originally Posted by CarolynW
My dear husband built me a frame several years ago which is in the attic and I've never used. The gear and hardware kit didn't come with instructions for use and I've never gotten the courage to try to figure it out. Thank you for the instructions.
also , for any of u who would love to have a frame, and hubby is handy building, Hinterburg does sell just the hardware.
here is the link to their web site
http://www.hinterberg.com/cat-Frames-46.aspx
#25
Originally Posted by mpeters1200
That is exactly how I quilt. I moved into a small place when we moved back up here from OK and I no longer had a room I could set up my floor frame in. I use a lap frame until we get a bigger place and I can set my floor frame up again.
It's great to see someone who shares the same techniques as me. I LOVE your templates. I'm hoping to find a store that sells them since most everything has something to do with Machine quilting or FMQ and no one uses these awesome templates around here anymore.
It's great to see someone who shares the same techniques as me. I LOVE your templates. I'm hoping to find a store that sells them since most everything has something to do with Machine quilting or FMQ and no one uses these awesome templates around here anymore.
http://quiltingstencils.com/
#26
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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Originally Posted by Ninnie
Originally Posted by GayleM
I am a handquilter also. Question: Do you always stencil once the quilt is on the frame, or while the top is on a table? I am currently working on a queen size and marked it while it was on a table top. Used a pouncer with iron-off chalk but the marks seem rather faint after mounting on the frame.
After trying all types of markers, i have settled on the Fons@Porter. I ordered mine from Keepsake quilting It came in a medal box. And the refils r not expensive and last a long time.
Also, there is no waste, you can put more than one piece of lead in, and the second one will push the first one all the way through so that u can use all of it. Also, i have never had a mark not come out in the washing. It has always been easy to find a marker easy to see on light material, but harder to see on dark, and the white lead for this pencil works great.
#27
Originally Posted by Ninnie
Originally Posted by mpeters1200
That is exactly how I quilt. I moved into a small place when we moved back up here from OK and I no longer had a room I could set up my floor frame in. I use a lap frame until we get a bigger place and I can set my floor frame up again.
It's great to see someone who shares the same techniques as me. I LOVE your templates. I'm hoping to find a store that sells them since most everything has something to do with Machine quilting or FMQ and no one uses these awesome templates around here anymore.
It's great to see someone who shares the same techniques as me. I LOVE your templates. I'm hoping to find a store that sells them since most everything has something to do with Machine quilting or FMQ and no one uses these awesome templates around here anymore.
http://quiltingstencils.com/
~M~
#30
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: NYS Finger Lakes Region
Posts: 1,178
I am going to bring my frame up from the basement and try once again. Your tute was very helpful. I guess I have been thinking too large an area instead of breaking it down into smaller sections. Thanks.
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