hand quilting on your lap
#1
Hi all,
This is my first 'real' post here, the other was my introduction. I can't figure out how to search the files, so I hope it's OK to post this question.
I wondered if anyone hand-quilts larger projects on their laps, and if you do will you need to use a hoop or is not not necessary? I have a UFO that I took off of a large floor quilting frame when I moved (picture attached with my Boo kitty), and it's all basted and waiting. I'd rather not set up my huge frame, and wondered if I'd get decent results just quilting it at night on my lap.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Trina
This is my first 'real' post here, the other was my introduction. I can't figure out how to search the files, so I hope it's OK to post this question.
I wondered if anyone hand-quilts larger projects on their laps, and if you do will you need to use a hoop or is not not necessary? I have a UFO that I took off of a large floor quilting frame when I moved (picture attached with my Boo kitty), and it's all basted and waiting. I'd rather not set up my huge frame, and wondered if I'd get decent results just quilting it at night on my lap.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Trina
#2
I handquilt in my lap and it works just fine. I pin really well and begin in the center. It takes some practice keeping your tension but it is not hard to do. I do not use quilting "inbetweens" but use sharps which tend to work better for me when I lap quilt. I can load more and have better control. I keep one hand under at all times and am constantly checking with my fingers as to tucks, bunches etc. If your pinning is done correctly, ie: tight back, and lots of pins, it should be no problem.
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Location: north-west NE
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have a friend who hand-quilts on her lap--quilt is basted or pinned.-- then placed a book on her lap, and then the center of the quilt on top of the book--smooth it out and begin quilting--very portable--this friends mother and grandmother did it this way!!! of course keep moving the quilt when one area is completed.
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