Hand Quilting - need encouragement
#91
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Camden, AR
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Hey, the bigger stitches fit the motif. Try just working on even stitches, then work on smaller stitches. My first 2 quilts were done (on purpose) with the bigger stitches just to get the "hang of it". Just don't give up!!! I have started back crocheting and believe me, I still don't get it to guage and I'm either too tight or too loose. That's why I don't do clothes!!! It'll come.
#92
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Live in Littleton, CO via Rapid City, SD
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It all takes practice. In order to get staight stitching lines, I use what is called Tiger Tape. It is a very narrow version of masking tape and you can get it in different widths, I think.
#93
Everyone has alway told me---practice, practice and more practice. I have only hand quilted 1 large and 3 baby quilts. I actually think my stitces were too small. I do the stab stitching, cannot get a grip on the rocking stitch!
#94
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Long Island, N.Y.
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Originally Posted by auntiehenno
It all takes practice. In order to get staight stitching lines, I use what is called Tiger Tape. It is a very narrow version of masking tape and you can get it in different widths, I think.
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