My Way of Handquilting
08-02-2011, 10:12 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by wvdek
Your stitching is exquisite as always. I know you have practiced your technique for a long time - haven't you?
Oh how I wish we could have a sit down together and you show us in person. Just wonderful.
Oh how I wish we could have a sit down together and you show us in person. Just wonderful.
08-03-2011, 03:35 AM
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I'm glad to see that someone else doesn't use a thimble. I have yet to find one that fits properly, is comfortable, and doesn't make me feel clumsy or claustrophobic. However, I find that if I cut the fingertips off of the clear vinyl exam gloves and slip them over my thumb and forefinger, I get a good grip on the needle. Lightweight and comfortable. When you're done sewing for the day, just throw them away. Cut more when you're ready to get back to sewing. Buying a whole box of them from Walmart, drug store, etc. is cheaper than buying them from some of catalogs. Plus, the ones in the catalogs appear to be a little bit thicker.
08-03-2011, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
Here are some pictures about my personal way of handquilting. As you can see I don't use a thimble and I only do single stitches.
So how long does one like you're working on take?
More than my lifetime, I think!
08-03-2011, 03:57 AM
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Thanks for showing us your beautiful hand quilting. i am making a gayg sampler quilt and although some of the pieces are machine pieced I am hand quilting it all. I have been struggling with stitch sizes but think it would be easier to do one stitch at a time so will give it a go. Like you I don't wear a thimble because I have really small fingers and can't get one to fit properly so it is too uncomfortable however I do find it quite painful so am always looking for new solutions.
Thanks again for showing your hand quilting method.
Thanks again for showing your hand quilting method.
08-03-2011, 04:06 AM
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I'm bookmarking your post and may try handquilting one of these days using your examples. I have a quilting machine and frame, and after spending all that money, I feel kind of guilty letting it sit, but for some reason, lately I've had the urge to try handquilting. Your post may just have been what I needed to start. Thanks :)
08-03-2011, 04:25 AM
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Absolutely stunning stitching! A fifty years from now, your quilts will be highly sought after, and will end up in museums, and treasured heirlooms. You must have much better eyesight than I do!
08-03-2011, 04:41 AM
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Do you use stencils for your designs or do you draw them yourself? Do you use beeswax for your thread? I think we have the same quilting hoop but my stitches don't look anything like yours. I'm going to try one stitch at a time. How long does it take you to do a quilt? I've been hand quilting a double size about 2 years and just can't get moving on it.
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