My Way of Handquilting
08-03-2011, 10:11 PM
#124
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Beautiful work. I also have a floor stand round frame. And I also have the long floor model. Both have quilts on them right now.
There is no way I can quilt without a thimble.
And don't you hate it when you get a hole in one of your fingers while quilting. I'll guarantee you will hit that same hole time after time.
I do envy you for being able to quilt without a thimble.
There is no way I can quilt without a thimble.
And don't you hate it when you get a hole in one of your fingers while quilting. I'll guarantee you will hit that same hole time after time.
I do envy you for being able to quilt without a thimble.
08-03-2011, 10:28 PM
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Thank you so much for posting this! You are an amazing hand quilter and I am so happy to hear that you only do one stitch at a time. I took a class to learn this and HAD to wear a thimble and HAD to try to get a minimum of 4 to 6 stitches on my needle by doing the rocking motion. Your posting has made my day! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will now go back and finish my project knowing that one of the best hand quilters I have seen does one stitch at a time.
08-03-2011, 10:32 PM
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Yes, I hate it when I have a hole in my finger - but fortunately I don't have one! :) I think the callouses are strong enough after years of quilting and it's also a matter of holding or guiding the needle.
I know my method looks a little strange to some quilters or too boring because I only do single stitches or it seems to be too slow. But I like it that way and for me the result counts. It's not so important how you reach it.
I know my method looks a little strange to some quilters or too boring because I only do single stitches or it seems to be too slow. But I like it that way and for me the result counts. It's not so important how you reach it.
08-04-2011, 03:10 AM
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Thank you for sharing your technique. I will bookmark this. I have never ever liked using a thimble. It just doesn't feel right on my finger. Your quilting looks beautiful. You say one stitch at a time eh? Like doing an embroidery stitch?
08-04-2011, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by My time
Thank you for sharing your technique. I will bookmark this. I have never ever liked using a thimble. It just doesn't feel right on my finger. Your quilting looks beautiful. You say one stitch at a time eh? Like doing an embroidery stitch?
08-04-2011, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
Originally Posted by needles3thread
Your quilting is amazingly great.......Is it relazing to you? It is good that you can sit beside the window for
natural lighting.
natural lighting.
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