Can you Recommend a book to learn Hand Quilting???
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Can you Recommend a book to learn Hand Quilting???
I would very much like to learn to hand quilt and would like to have some recommendations on what the best book with illustrations would work for me. My daughter is also interested in learning, she is 37. I do a lot of machine quilting, but now its time to work on some "hand quilted" heirlooms for the family.
I know there are a few good books out there, as Carol Doaks, Jinny Beyer, and Georgia Bonesteel. I need good illustrations, any recommendations???
I know there are a few good books out there, as Carol Doaks, Jinny Beyer, and Georgia Bonesteel. I need good illustrations, any recommendations???
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The Essential Quilter by Barbara Chainey http://www.amazon.com/The-Essential-...9698114&sr=1-1
But really, for handquilting you just do what works best for you. I am very unconventional when it comes to technique. I don't use a thimble, I push the needle with my fingernail on my index finger and thumb. I only use a lap hoop, many don't use anything or use floor racks.
but the book I recommended does have loads of close up photos, practice exercises and pictures galore of exquistie handquilting.
But really, for handquilting you just do what works best for you. I am very unconventional when it comes to technique. I don't use a thimble, I push the needle with my fingernail on my index finger and thumb. I only use a lap hoop, many don't use anything or use floor racks.
but the book I recommended does have loads of close up photos, practice exercises and pictures galore of exquistie handquilting.
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