Hoop or No Hoop
#22
I have tried everything and finally decided on the Chaco pen with white chalk or pink chalk. It brushes out with your finger nail if you don't like the way you drew the line. It goes on so easily, and comes off easily, too. I admit that I have to go over the lines a few times before finishing the block because it's easy to brush them out as you quilt. I'm not saying it's the only way to go, but it works for me. And for feathers, it was great on the last quilt I just finished.
#25
Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
For light fabrics I use needle marking, for dark ones watercolor pencils. Both work out great for me.
#27
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: MS
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
I use a 14" lap hoop for all my handquilting, small or large. Currently has a queen size occupying it. Have done a king and full size as well. I have a big oval hoop for tying T-shirt quilts. Anything bigger than 14" I feel I can't get close enough to hand quilt.
#29
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,345
Originally Posted by Melody
Borntoquilt, I have to ask, even though I'm probaby the only one who doesn't know.... what is needle marking? I've seen the pictures of your work, and I love your handquilting.
Hops that helps!
#30
Originally Posted by sztreasures
Which one of the Grace frames did you get? I have been thinking about getting one for several years but wanted to talk to someone who actually has one.
Grace Frame Z44
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