hand quilting on your lap
#21
Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
OK, I now see I'm in a room full of enablers!! ha ha.
I had bought this very large floor frame for hand quilting years ago, but since I've moved I've been quilting everything on my treadle sewing machines (which is a lot of fun, btw).
I had bought this very large floor frame for hand quilting years ago, but since I've moved I've been quilting everything on my treadle sewing machines (which is a lot of fun, btw).
I used a treadle for a long time. It's still my go-to machine when I need something done quickly, like a catnip pillow for my furry helper. I've tried some freemotion on it - talk about aerobic activity, LOL.
#23
I have seen those really cute fancy thimbles, but I have never gone to a quilt show to get 'fitted'. I DID find, however, an open-sided thimble on Connecting Threads: http://www.connectingthreads.com/Ope...eThimbles.html I need to seriously try to 'train' myself to use it, too. AND, it's probably a lot cheaper than the fancy ones (although I like the fancy ones better!). This one is nice because it has a flat side just like using my nail. Now to just get used to the darn thing! Problem is also that I got into the habit of using my thumb to push the needle, too, when I change directions. I guess bad habits die hard!
I did order a Aunt Becky's Finger Protector from that Jean Brown website. My other problem is that I can't feel the tips of my left fingers because I catch the needle with them. I'm HOPING I can also train myself to use this gadget, too.
Still thinking about that darn lap hoop. Geez, I can really do some damage with all these great resources I'm finding here. lol
I did order a Aunt Becky's Finger Protector from that Jean Brown website. My other problem is that I can't feel the tips of my left fingers because I catch the needle with them. I'm HOPING I can also train myself to use this gadget, too.
Still thinking about that darn lap hoop. Geez, I can really do some damage with all these great resources I'm finding here. lol
#24
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Originally Posted by Deb watkins
I am handquilting an 18" pillow. Tried it with a hoop and it was very hard to work with. I am just pinning well and in only small areas at at time. This is working out well so far.
#25
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Originally Posted by Jill
Originally Posted by Deb watkins
I am handquilting an 18" pillow. Tried it with a hoop and it was very hard to work with. I am just pinning well and in only small areas at at time. This is working out well so far.
#26
Originally Posted by Up North
These are the two I use to hand quilt.
#27
I have used a hoop with hand quilting but found it cumbersome. So I do without a hoop and I work better. I have not had any problems and the end product has always been good for me. Recently I have turned to trying out machine quilting and that is much faster though I must admit, I have only quilted small quilts on my sewing machine.
#28
I hand quilt on my lap with out a hoop and it turns out fine. You just have to make sure that the quilt is basted really good. I just snuggle up on the couch with my project and away I go. Good luck & happy quilting!
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