Looking forward to "meeting" experienced hand quilters!
04-14-2011, 11:30 AM
#31
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Shipshewana, IN
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Welcome from New Hampshire! I do both, machine and hand piecing and quilting, depending on the project and the time I have to complete it. I prefer to hand piece and quilt as I find it very relaxing and rewarding. The very first quilt I made was a king size quilt that I hand pieced and hand quilted. So you can do it……just take your time, relax, be creative and enjoy!
04-14-2011, 05:45 PM
#38
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Location: Liberty Hill - Central TEXAS Hill Country
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Originally Posted by mikilandis
I am new to this site, and hoping to glean some great advice from experienced quilters! I live in Vancouver, Washington and really enjoy hand piecing. I can't imagine machine quilting after hand piecing a top so I'm now ready to practice hand quilting on two twin sized tops I've finished and then I'll start in on my king sized grandmother's flower garden!
Always happy to hear of another 'hand' quilter. I'm fairly new here also, but looks like most are machine quilters. I love the slow, quiet time I spend at the frame. I've worked out a lot of things "contemplating" while stitching a little love in every stitch.
Have a blessed evening & may all your quilts be filled w/love. :lol: :thumbup: :lol:
04-14-2011, 05:59 PM
#39
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Location: Liberty Hill - Central TEXAS Hill Country
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Originally Posted by desertrose
Hi and welcome from AZ. I'm a hand quilter and love the peace and tranquility that I experience from hand quilting. The repetition of the needle flow puts me in another zone of relaxation that's very calming and addictive. Our own type of runners high I guess but in reverse. It's so calming and relaxing it certainly relieves the worlds stress at the end of the day. Maybe we should advertise it as the only stress reduction activity that also keeps a piece of Americana alive and well. welcome and Happy Quilting...Andie :-D
Have a blessed evening & may all your quilts be filled w/love.
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