roselady

Diamonds, I love to hand quilt, and I guess I use the rocking technique. I recently tried Aunt Beckys and I couldn't get the hang of it, my needle kept slipping off of it and my stitches were huge because of it. I guess with practise I would figure it out, but it is hard to make myself do it that way when I can do so much better without it. The reason I wanted to try it, is that I am so slow, I thought if it really does speed up the process, how great that would be. I also needed relief for my fingers getting so sore. What I have been able to use is a spoon underneath to do the basic same thing as Aunt Becky. Jinnie Beyer suggested that. For some reason my needle doesn't slip off the spoon. It is somewhat faster than using just my finger underneath but I don't see me doing a queen size quilt as fast as you did, anytime soon. If you have any hints on what I might be doing wrong, please share. Thanks.

Ninnie

I've tried it before, but I am used to feeling the needle with my fingers, I switch from one to the other . I've tried several things over the years, but always go back to pointer!! :D


Ninnie

MadQuilter

I went to the Grass Valley quilt show and had Jean show me how to use it and I just can't get the hang of it. DH says that I move my needle. I'm not sure if my problem is practice or mind set.

Yvonne

Martina, I'm so glad to know I'm not alone. I have owned that gadget for years and talked with Jean Brown at the quilt show in Eureka two years back. It seems so absolutely clear when you talk with her! So easy! I've still not "got it." I've not given up hopes though. Periodically I'll get that thing out and give it a try and then put it away again for another day! :?

azam

Hmmmmmm, very interesting!

cabbagepatchkid

I use an Aunt Becky finger protector but I use it the same way as I would use an 'under finger'. After watching the video of the way Jean Brown does it :shock: I think that I will give it a try!

thimblebug6000

I've got one & have used it successfully when I'm doing straight stitching...but when I'm hand quilting a design like a rose or something curved.....I really can't get nice even stitches. Maybe with ALOT of practice I could, but that's probably not going to happen in this lifetime. It is a neat little invention though.....

Charlee

I'd love to try one...but think qubby can make me one for less than $5

Stitchnripper

I have one and have tried to get the hang of it. I saw Jean on one show where she used a hoop that sat on her lap. It looks so easy when she does it, but I feel like I am all thumbs when I try.

renee765

I have one too, but guess it must take a lot of practice. Somehow, I guess I must like the feeling of pricking my finger under the quilt? Maybe I'll make a resolution for 2010 to put in some practice time.

Renee