My Way of Handquilting
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Originally Posted by Quilt-Till-U-Wilt
Do you use stencils for your designs or do you draw them yourself? Do you use beeswax for your thread? I think we have the same quilting hoop but my stitches don't look anything like yours. I'm going to try one stitch at a time. How long does it take you to do a quilt? I've been hand quilting a double size about 2 years and just can't get moving on it.
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Originally Posted by Quilter54
Is needle marking when drag the needle across the fabic where you want to quilt?
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Originally Posted by ccthomas
Did you adapt this "one stitch quilting technique" or did someone teach you--your mother or grandmother? Do you not like the multiple stitch method that is always emphasized? is there more control with one stitch?
I am curious as others have posted on the time factor of one stitch?
Again, I really appreciate your sharing your quilting pictures.
I am curious as others have posted on the time factor of one stitch?
Again, I really appreciate your sharing your quilting pictures.
When I started hand quilting and studied the pictures in my book I tried very hard to put several stitches on the needle because the author emphasised this was the right way to quilt. I never felt comfortable with using a thimble as well. Just before I began my second quilt I found a book written by Barbara Chainey, a very famous quilter, quilt historian and author from UK. It was a great relief to read her statement about doing single stitches for practice first! And she also wrote that is okay to keep that method when it works better for you. Well, I kept that method for me. I have a better control on my quilting stitches and they are more even - and I think I quilt quite efficient. For me the time factor is not so important. But this is just my personal point of view!
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Your quilting is exquisite!!! What kind of batting do you usually use? I am planning to try your method of marking with a darning needle. I knew there was a reason I never threw away those old needles I found in an auction box :lol:
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Originally Posted by cjaye44
Your quilting is exquisite!!! What kind of batting do you usually use?
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