Since we're talking about hand-quilting...
#21
Originally Posted by cwpainter
My main complant as a hand quilter, is the way my LQS treats me like dirt. The noses sure go up in the air fast if I'm looking for notions or "hand needles" instead of machine needles! I know they make more money on machine quilters because they can start and finish projects faster, but Hey hand quilters have feelings too!
#22
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
I can not HQ when it is really hot out. Can not bring myself to sit under the quilt and don't want to sweat all over it.
My feeling is I do this to relax, so anything I can do to eliminate stress from quilting is a good thing. I may have quilts I want to finish, but I'll take my time and try to enjoy it.
It's strange, but if I ever retire I plan to do more machine quilting!
#24
Who looks at the clock when handquilting? It is a relaxing mecanisim. when I sit, I pick up my hoop. When I have to get up, I set it down. Sometimes I just set in in front of my chair while I'm gone cause I know I'll be right back to pick it up again. But, if I work steady on it I can finish a regular size in a week. Two at the most. If I have other things to do, it takes longer.
#26
I recently finished one that took me 14 months. I was working full time and only worked on it for an hour or so in the evenings. I worked on it more on the weekends but it has a lot of quilting in it. Hand quilting is relaxing to do in the evenings.
#28
Originally Posted by great oma
Question? Is it better to press the seams open if you are going to hand quilt? Is there a time that pressing them open is O.K.
I am working on an applique top, where I machine pieced the background. Because I'm going to hand quilt it I pressed the seams open. I'm hoping it works out okay.
Janet
#29
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Originally Posted by Hinterland
Originally Posted by Pennylane
But I am not sure if you trace the whole quilting pattern on the fabric at once or in small sections as you quilt.
Enjoy it, that's what I love about it- so relaxing~
Trina
#30
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Well, I must admit that I hand sew the top and the backing (for my wholecloths) and I press the seams open. It is easier to quilt through and the seams don't stand out so much. I have never had any problems with the batting leaking through. The seam line is crossed so many times with the hand quilting that I am not afraid the seam won't be strong enough.
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