Quilting Police - Are they Watching?

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09-19-2010, 05:39 AM

#11

dkabasketlady

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I don't see any problems with using a back stitch instead of a running stitch. I also use my middle finger not my index finger. Please show us pics of your quilt when you get it done.

09-19-2010, 05:41 AM

#12

tdgiffin

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In 100 years from now, will anyone care? :D Do what you can do, and smile!

09-19-2010, 06:01 AM

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LindaR

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explain what a backstitch is...like in embroidery????

09-19-2010, 06:30 AM

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trupeach1

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I would like to see a close up pic when you are done so PLEASE post one.

09-19-2010, 06:33 AM

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Edie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts

Edie, I agree with the others and I know from experience how much fun hand quilting is. Very relaxing for me. However, being a rabid Yankees fan I'm sometimes not that relaxed hahahahahaha :D

HOW BOUT THEM TWINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Edie

09-19-2010, 06:39 AM

#16

bearisgray

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Are you talking about stitching the pieces together?

Or about stitching/quilting the layers together?

09-19-2010, 06:42 AM

#17

Borntohandquilt

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Edie, I absolutely agree with all the others: of course you can do the backstitch for quilting! This stitch was used about 600 years ago for the Tristan Quilt, made in Sicily - one of the oldest surviving examples of handquilted items.
If you are interested, look here:

http://www.illuminatedspaces.com/his.../qsource11.htm

So when you use this method you keep a tradition alive!

09-19-2010, 07:09 AM

#18

CarrieAnne

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No quilting police here!

09-19-2010, 10:51 AM

#19

kathyd

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I have never gotten the "rocking needle" motion for hand quilting. My stitches aren't very small either but they are consistent and my quilting method works for me. Do what works for you and forget the quilting police (they aren't real anyway and just gives us nightmares LOL)