Sunnie

I really was thinking about trying hand quilting one day. I just didn't think that it would come so soon. A late night trip to the bathroom and a run in with a very heavy marble topped table has left me with two broken toes on my right foot. Can anyone point me to a video on hand quilting?

Hinterland

I'm sorry about your foot and I hope you feel better.

This video doesn't have sound, but her blog describes what she's doing: http://elsiemcampbell.blogspot.com/

Janet

Liz aka Helen

Can't you use your left foot, if hands can be ambidextrous why not feet? Sorry to hear about your tootsies. Ouch!!!!!!

ckcowl

OWEEEEE!!! figures right before such a busy time---i hope you heal quickly!
there are lots of tutorials, and videos on hand quilting- just do a search- you will find quite a few here on the board-
also Alex Anderson and Jenny Beyer,both have videos & tutorials on hand quilting...good luck- some people LOVE the process and decide to always have a hand quilting project going after learning how

dunster

Ouch, so sorry you're hurt. But I agree with Liz aka Helen. I sew with my left foot on the pedal all the time; lots of people do. It frees up the right knee to lift the needle if your machine has that option. I've found I prefer using the left foot anyway.

debbiecharlie

AWWWW, hope you feel better soon.......I know how you feel in a way....I pulled a muscle in my right elbow, and I'm pretty useless.....plus Christmas is at my home this weekend!!! Don't know what I did but I was working on binding a quilt when it happened....just starting to feel my fingers again! Hope you feel better soon!

Sunnie

Oh wow, that sounds bad too. And lifting a coffee cup would be quite and effort. I used to get "tennis elbow" when I was making deliveries so I have an idea how you feel.

Sunnie

Part 2 - I looked at several videos and am wondering if you need a hoop or can you quilt without one?

Hinterland

It's entirely up to you. If you quilt without a hoop, just make sure you baste really well.

Janet

Borntohandquilt

I feel so sorry for you and hope for a speedy recovery!
There are many different methods of hand quilting and I am convinced that every hand quilter has to find her/his own way. The result is what counts. Enjoy!