Hand quilting - first attempt!

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06-14-2017, 04:26 AM

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DeltaMS

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Looks good to me. I found that after a while I could use a smaller quilting needle and that helps with tiny stitches in my case.

06-14-2017, 04:45 AM

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bibi

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I am very impressed. You are doing a great job.

06-14-2017, 07:06 AM

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sJens

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For a 1st attempt that is amazing. Everything gets better with practice so have fun learning.

06-14-2017, 07:24 AM

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momsbusy

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Great job!

06-14-2017, 08:24 AM

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Kitsie

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Nice even stitches! Way to go! (pretty fabrics!)

06-14-2017, 09:41 AM

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D.Henson

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This looks great!! Love the colors.

06-14-2017, 12:40 PM

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Beachbaby12

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Looks great to me - be proud of your hard work.

06-14-2017, 03:48 PM

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Karamarie

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You're definitely on your way. Good job!

06-14-2017, 07:05 PM

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cathylynn

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No criticism needed. You did really good!

06-15-2017, 04:50 AM

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teddysmom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MarionsQuilts

Thanks all! I'm not doing it in a hoop (it's really not very big). It sits very easily in my lap. I tried it in the hoop I have, and it didn't all fit LOL

Thanks for the tips too!

I've tried using hoops, frames many times and I find my best work is when I hold the quilt in my lap. Still use right hand for needle and left hand under the material to feel the needle. Your stitches are looking really good and very even. That's the most important thing. I find it's more relaxing when I'm quilting in my lap--no more tusseling with frame or hoop. I'm finding there's no real "correct" way to quilt--just do what is best and most relaxing for your. It should be fun and not a "chore".