Ninnie

i know what u mean about the threading of needles. It was awhile before i figured out to thread them on the spool, and then cut length of thread with one needle on it. lol i was doing all mine separate , i would have needles lined up in a row, stuck in top, lol and half the time would end up losing some of them before using.
I did now show a pic, but when i am quilting , it is all about the pointer finger on my left hand, being on the underneath side. I have to feel the needle when i am quilting, and when it hits my finger, i am sure it is through all 3 layers. Also, the tension of your work helps. too lose, and u can miss the bottom. but also too tight and it will bounce off bottom and not catch. It is just something that u will get the hang of with more experience.
1/4 in tape is wonderful, it comes in dif colors. Most quilt shops will carry it.Right now i have the green, and then the beige, that looks like masking tape.
I have used masking tape to mark,sometimes, in a larger square, u might want to do a 1/4 in, and then another round 1 inch in from your first line. I have used different things around the house to make quilting patterns with. the top of a spool makes great circles, and when over lapped, a beautiful rope. So, look around, you will find different things to use.

Ninnie

Over the years, i guess i have tried just about every type of marking tool there is. and, like u, i have tried marking the whole quilt before starting to quilt it. and half would be worn off before i got to it, and would have to remark. so, now i mark as i go. most quilts will have centering points in each block, that will tell u stencil is in right place. and most of the time we r just straight line quilting, so u can tape as u go.
After trying all types of markers, i have settled on the Fons@Porter. I ordered mine from Keepsake quilting It came in a medal box. And the refils r not expensive and last a long time.
Also, there is no waste, you can put more than one piece of lead in, and the second one will push the first one all the way through so that u can use all of it. Also, i have never had a mark not come out in the washing. It has always been easy to find a marker easy to see on light material, but harder to see on dark, and the white lead for this pencil works great.

Ninnie

Well what can i say, other than I am in love with my frame. And yes, it is a Hinterburg. The one i have is called the Caddiliac, and i think it ran around 600.00. I have had it for about 8 years now.It comes with different size poles, and you can quilt a King size in it with no trouble. Mine was a gift from my family one year for my birthday. wow i was shocked lol. when not in use, i just set it in a bedroom, and turn it up on its side, so it is not in the way. But, if i had to, i would leave it setting in middle of living room, lol it is well worth the trouble of walking around it.

Ninnie

How sweet of your hubby!!!
also , for any of u who would love to have a frame, and hubby is handy building, Hinterburg does sell just the hardware.

here is the link to their web site

http://www.hinterberg.com/cat-Frames-46.aspx

Ninnie

i love stencils, and i do confess, i have several, lol. here is the link to where a lot of mine came from they r very reasonable priced, and hold up well

http://quiltingstencils.com/

GayleM

Thanks for sharing the info. I believe I will have to remark as I go since my eyes aren't as young as they used to be! My husband is from the Ashville area in NC. I'm trying to get him interested in quiting but so far he's only assisted getting quilts on the frame. Oh well - gotta start somewhere! Thanks again Ninnie.

mpeters1200

I have never seen another collection like it! Those are fantastic! I bookmarked it and am already creating a wish list. Those are even good to mark for the basic machine quilting I do! Oh the possibilities. Thanks so much!

~M~

janetter

I Have never done such a large hand quilting and it amazes me what you do just to prep it for quilting. It really is Beautiful. Thank you for showing me

marytoddliz

A great tutorial. You make it look easy, makes me want to try!

polly13

I am going to bring my frame up from the basement and try once again. Your tute was very helpful. I guess I have been thinking too large an area instead of breaking it down into smaller sections. Thanks.