How Long does it take for you to actually quilt
01-08-2010, 02:15 PM
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I am working on one right now that is 47 x 59 and another that is 80 x 100. I work on one for a bit then change over to the other. That combined with making placemats for Jim for Christmas, sort of stretches things out a bit. I do work on the smaller one a bit more, because it is for a brother-in-law and want to get it done. (even though I have plenty of time. It is for Halloween). On top of that, I am not very fast at all. I try to concentrate on making the stitches even. (a tough thing for me).
So to answer your question, actually I cannot say. :D
So to answer your question, actually I cannot say. :D
01-08-2010, 02:23 PM
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I am amazed... so even having a full time job, plus family to take care of some of you can still finish a quilt within 2 months, WOW!!! Well, that just makes me think that I can do that also. And I should be able to since I work from home and while I am waiting for loans to come in I can be quilting instead of, lets see, playing on the pc, reading a book, etc... lol. I just need to make myself concentrate on one thing at a time I guess. Thanks for all the answers so far - this has been very interesting to me.
01-08-2010, 03:02 PM
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It does make it easier to use with the tilt legs. I love mine.
I have the Q-Snap frame but not the Q-tilts for it and I have used it only a couple of times - not sure if I like it - It is still too big for the living room, I like the hoops or sometimes no hoops - they are more portable for me. Since we moved I don't even know where my box is to it, so I have the instructions and the parts in my bedroom closet. Good place, uh?
Originally Posted by Joanieu
Originally Posted by OdessaQuilts
Well, the last time I actually figured out how long it takes me to make a complete quilt (from cutting to sewing to quilting by hand to binding), it was about 785 hours for a queen quilt. But I work full time, have a cake decorating business in the evenings/weekends (weddings, you know), and kids involved in plenty of activities (spring musical, solo & ensemble - instrumental and voice, etc., etc., etc.), not to mention 2 little grandsons my husband and I love to dote on. So sometimes I can get a big quilt done in a couple of months, and other times, it takes a lot longer (like my parents' anniversary quilt that I started about 28 years ago and it still is not finished!).
You've just got to plug away at it, and keep going. I enjoy hand quilting at nite when I'm watching TV. Just wish I had a floor frame to work on instead of my little q-snap that fits in my lap.
You've just got to plug away at it, and keep going. I enjoy hand quilting at nite when I'm watching TV. Just wish I had a floor frame to work on instead of my little q-snap that fits in my lap.
01-08-2010, 03:25 PM
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I have something called "Quilter's Floor Frame" by Dritz. It is made out of white plastic pipes and ALL FOUR legs can be raised or lowered. I LOVE it. My sewing room is small and this is just perfect for me.
01-08-2010, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mari
Hm, it took me a year to finish piecing and hand quilting a quilt for my daughter. Am I slow or what? LOL
01-08-2010, 03:36 PM
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It took me 3 months to do my neice' queen size quilt by hand. From beginning to end. But I'm obsessive when I am hand quilting, I forget to eat, sleep, and walk. When the sharp pains in my back begin or the bladder screams, I'll stop, run to potty, run to coffee pot, and run back to quilt. Mom has always said I wasn't born with good sense and when I begin a quilt that I really enjoy....it's the truth.
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01-08-2010, 04:14 PM
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I hand quilt and sometimes it takes me months to complete a project. I work full time and I try to get in an hour or so of quiting each day...........it's cheaper than therapy! I don't care how long it takes as long as I get the look I am after when it is done.
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