I love quilting but I hate making tops

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10-13-2011, 01:08 PM

#91

MS quilter

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Have you tried preprinted fabric? It looks pieced when it is hand quilted.

10-13-2011, 01:33 PM

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dixiechunk

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Thank you. It is my pride and joy.

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Originally Posted by AshleyR

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Originally Posted by dixiechunk

I love making tops and hate the quilting - machine or hand. I wish you lived closer, we could be buddies! Want to hand quilt my avatar, a hand appliqued Vintage Valentine?

Uh, yeah! It's awesome!

10-13-2011, 01:43 PM

#93

3incollege

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I think people would pay for a hand quilter. I know I would

10-13-2011, 02:16 PM

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Daisydoodle

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Wish we were closer! Love to make tops, backing and pinning; just put off quilting. Not really good at FM yet and get bored with just cross hatching or quilting in the ditch. Oh, guess it takes all of us to make the quilting world go round.

10-13-2011, 04:05 PM

#95

arimuse

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wow, wish we were neighbors, too - I love to figure out designs, pick colors, make the tops, but am not to fond of the quilting part. It takes so long to hand sew, I make a mess machine sewing! But, the upfront process pulls me back in.

Maybe you should just work on whole cloth quilts, they're very beautiful, and you can be as intricate with the quilting as you want. sharet

10-13-2011, 05:25 PM

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Nettie Phillips

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You sound like my youngest daughter. She just can't get the tops
made but loves to hand quilt. I told her that I would piece and she
could quilt but that hasn't happened yet. Ha! At least you can piece
but she just has trouble with sewing.

10-13-2011, 05:37 PM

#97

hockeymom444

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Originally Posted by sharoney

I don't dislike making tops, but FMQ is what I live for! I can't wait to finish a top so I can quilt it. When I finish quilting one, it's like finishing a good book- really enjoyed it, and sad it's over! I FMQ my sis-in-law's quilts, but she works full time and doesn't get very many made.

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I feel the same way!

10-13-2011, 05:41 PM

#98

Tennessee Suzi

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Knoxville, Tn. ?????? We are the same as neighbors. I now live in Crossville. Lived in Knoxville more than 30 years and retired to Crossville. We should partner up!!