Hand quilting: achieving high stitch-per-inch count
08-22-2011, 11:52 AM
#101
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These might not directly address your 12 to an inch quest, but here are some other interesting "experts" chiming in on hand quilting:
I don't know if you have to be a paid member or just a basic (free) member to view these, but Alex Anderson has a series of lessons (over 15 so far) on the abc's of hand quilting in the classroom over at The Quilt Show site.
http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/lesso...r/alexanderson
I haven't had the time yet to watch them all.
And as I'm a loyal follower, I always ask WWSD (what would Sharon do)? Here's Sharon Shambers video on hoopless hand quilting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDcLMiR2SAo
I don't know if you have to be a paid member or just a basic (free) member to view these, but Alex Anderson has a series of lessons (over 15 so far) on the abc's of hand quilting in the classroom over at The Quilt Show site.
http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/lesso...r/alexanderson
I haven't had the time yet to watch them all.
And as I'm a loyal follower, I always ask WWSD (what would Sharon do)? Here's Sharon Shambers video on hoopless hand quilting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDcLMiR2SAo
08-22-2011, 02:45 PM
#104
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Originally Posted by PiecesinMn
I have tried to hand quilt off and on for a long time and it looks terrible. I really have a problem with tying off. So - - - I have signed up for a class later this fall and hope to pick up some good tips and techniques to take the frustration out. Fall will be perfect because it will start getting cold and feel good to have a quilt in my lap. I feel that having someone show me will work much better than trying to learn from books - that's just the kind of learner I am. Show me once or explain 100 times. Wish me luck.
08-22-2011, 03:03 PM
#105
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
I have found that some white-on-white fabrics are VERY hard to quilt through.
08-22-2011, 03:03 PM
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Have you ever watched the tutorial by Georgia Bonessteel. (I think that is the way you spell her name) She is supposed to be a master. I have haven't got my Master's Degree yet. But, I'm working on it too.
08-22-2011, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Rann
Originally Posted by sewcrafty
The one thing I haven't seen mentioned is Tiger Tape. When I started out handquilting I purchased the 9 per inch and played with that. I would make a sandwich and lay the tape down and practice going up and down with the markings. You sort of start feeling the rythym of the rocking motion of the stitch. Then its practice, practice, practice.
I agree that poly is easier to needle, but I do needle W&N and my stitches aren't as small. Also, as already stated, you need to make sure that the quilt in the hoop is loose or you'll really have a devil of a time. I use my fist to gauge the looseness.
What is Aunt Becky?
Since you're just starting off really, why not train yourself with the Aunt Becky? I'm thinking of trying to convert myself over this as my carpal tunnel hasn't been too good for hand quilting lately and there's much less movement of the right hand.
Good Luck!
I agree that poly is easier to needle, but I do needle W&N and my stitches aren't as small. Also, as already stated, you need to make sure that the quilt in the hoop is loose or you'll really have a devil of a time. I use my fist to gauge the looseness.
What is Aunt Becky?
Since you're just starting off really, why not train yourself with the Aunt Becky? I'm thinking of trying to convert myself over this as my carpal tunnel hasn't been too good for hand quilting lately and there's much less movement of the right hand.
Good Luck!
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