Any Tips For Using the Quilting Tool, "Aunt Becky"?
09-30-2011, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
Was just wondering if anyone is expierenced at using one? Are they akward? Any good tips?
Thanks in advance?
Thanks in advance?
09-30-2011, 07:16 AM
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I have only made one piece with "Aunt Becky" and my Barnett's laptop hoop, but it was definitely getting easier as I got toward the end.
It was very awkward for me at first, but by the time I'd been messing with it for a few hours, I was a lot more comfortable with keeping it on my finger, and making my fingers do what I wanted them to do - as with any new hobby, they all wanted to jump in and do everyone else's job. ;)
I could see how it would eventually be much faster and easier on my hands than the usual hand-quilting and after a few more hours, I was actually having fun.
Of course, my stitches are still huge - almost utility stitches. :mrgreen: But, that's okay, we all start where we are.
It was very awkward for me at first, but by the time I'd been messing with it for a few hours, I was a lot more comfortable with keeping it on my finger, and making my fingers do what I wanted them to do - as with any new hobby, they all wanted to jump in and do everyone else's job. ;)
I could see how it would eventually be much faster and easier on my hands than the usual hand-quilting and after a few more hours, I was actually having fun.
Of course, my stitches are still huge - almost utility stitches. :mrgreen: But, that's okay, we all start where we are.
09-30-2011, 08:45 AM
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I bought one for me and my friend at Barnett's but I haven't got the rhythm of it. I don't use a hoop and I think that is the real problem.
However, this winter I am putting a quilt on my frame to quilt and I will try it then when I have tension on the quilt.
Most of the time I just put the quilt in my lap and sew.
However, this winter I am putting a quilt on my frame to quilt and I will try it then when I have tension on the quilt.
Most of the time I just put the quilt in my lap and sew.
09-30-2011, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by threads57
Can you show a picture of the item? Curious
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