Finished my first quilt ever... and it only took eight months

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11-22-2011, 04:59 PM

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earthwalker

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Originally Posted by cettlb

Love your quilt. I'm new to quilting and really don't understand what is meant by hand quilting. Can someone explain this to me. Can someone tell me where I can get some info on this. Thank you. Margie

Hand quilting is the term for the running stitch applied to a "quilt sandwich" (top, batting and backing) of a quilt to secure the layers together and of course add design and dimension. All you need is a needle, handquilting thread, one or two thimbles and a lot of practice

. Machine quilting is exactly what it says....your quilt is quilted using your sewing machine....generally a lot quicker, but I feel lacks the meditative and restorative action of handquilting....but is a whole lot faster.

11-22-2011, 06:47 PM

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raynhamquilter

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It is bright and beautiful. You did a wonderful job.

11-22-2011, 07:12 PM

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lizpatterson1

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Beautiful! Love the bright colors.

11-22-2011, 07:51 PM

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JCL in FL

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You did a wonderful job. It is refreshing to know there are still some people who want to hand quilt. I've done it for years and it is my first love. I love the bright colors you choose, it brings a smile to ones face. Keep up the good work.