My Way of Handquilting
08-03-2011, 04:43 AM
#41
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I have a quilting machine & frame also that I don't use. Mainly because I just have not sat down & figured it all out but I love handquilting so I just keep putting off trying to figure out the quilting machine.
Originally Posted by sandy l
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, 04:59 AM
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Your ID could not fit you better. I have never seen such exquisite quilting. I love to hand quilt but even marking mine I can't keep as straight a line as you. I will definitely try the John James needles. I do use a thimble. I never could until I started quilting. I have large hands & always had trouble finging one to fit but have found the adjustable one that works for me. Please keep posting pictures of your work. It's better than going to a museum. Is needle marking when drag the needle across the fabic where you want to quilt?
08-03-2011, 05:04 AM
#47
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Did you adapt this "one stitch quilting technique" or did someone teach you--your mother or grandmother? Do you not like the multiple stitch method that is always emphasized? is there more control with one stitch?
I am curious as others have posted on the time factor of one stitch?
Again, I really appreciate your sharing your quilting pictures.
I am curious as others have posted on the time factor of one stitch?
Again, I really appreciate your sharing your quilting pictures.
08-03-2011, 05:08 AM
#49
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Originally Posted by LindaMRB
GREAT quilting and great photos.
So how long does one like you're working on take?
More than my lifetime, I think!
So how long does one like you're working on take?
More than my lifetime, I think!
08-03-2011, 05:10 AM
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Thank you for this helpful photos, especially with the hoop. I purchased a floor hoop at a tag sale for $5.00. It is an Edmonds brand & old. Then was given a handfull of others for .50 cents & a box of scraps for .25 cents, which contained a Gingher 4" round tip sissors. Wow! Again Thank You. Now I will try the hoop on bigger projects.
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