Inspiring Quilters, Stitch by Stitch
Started by Suzanne Crockett Oct 18, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I want to use a 100% cotton batting for my quilt. Some are sold with scrim to hold them together and reduce shrinking. Can I hand quilt thru that? Thx!Continue
Started by Suzanne Crockett. Last reply by Suzanne Crockett Oct 18, 2018. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I’ve returned to quilting after a 30 year break, making a crib quilt for my newborn grandson. I realize there are things I’ve forgotten how to do - can y’all please recommend some hand quilting…Continue
Started by Janie Robertson. Last reply by Suzanne Crockett Oct 18, 2018. 35 Replies 0 Likes
I too am really glad to find a group of people who hand quilt. I quilt almost every day, and it is hilarious to me that most people don't get it what I am doing. I tell them I am hand quilting a…Continue
Started by Janie Robertson. Last reply by Angela Pausini May 29, 2018. 26 Replies 1 Like
Since I am new to this group, I don't know if you have discussed batting before. I wondered what you have found to be your favorite type of batting. I recently used the Bamboo batting and found it…Continue
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I am quilting a dutchman's puzzle quilt also, king size, for my bed. I am quilting 1/4 inch away from the seams in the pieced blocks using the 1/4 inch masking tape to keep me on track. The pieced blocks are alternated with a plain block which I have previouisly marked a fleur de lis pattern using a stencil. I rarely use stencils on pieced blocks, but usually save them for a plain setting block or the borders.
Sandy, I usually mark my tops, unless I'm just going 1/4" inside seams of piecing shapes, or outlining embroidery work/applique. I often stitch inside those too, if not fused. I have used stencils, templates (cereal box cardboard), rulers,even perforated brown bag paper (use old threadless needle in machine ) & pounce pad, or even cinnamon powder on light colors.I plan before I start.
Sandy,
I use templates at times unless I'm shadow (outline) quilting or have points that I connect with slim 1/8" masking tape. I don't think there are any 'rules' as far as hand quilting goes. At times I've been known to take the less quilted route, but with the pinwheel quilt I'm piecing right now I wanted to make sure I do a perfect job - it's for my bed!
So, do I gather some of you (most? all?) free hand your quilting pattern? I use templates. I thought that was how it was done.
I am currently learning fusion applique for a pig I'm doing and I have a question. I will satin stitch around all the parts of the pig pattern but when I add borders, layer and start quilting, what do I do? Do I quilt along the satin stitching edges and use the quilting pattern only for the background of the block?
Wow, thank you so much for the names of fellow quilters. I will make sure to check their work out :)
So glad I found a group of hand quilters! We seem to be a dying breed. I've been quilting for over 37 years and have recently started a pinwheel quilt. I was wondering how you all decide what hand quilting pattern to use when hand quilting? I may go with a partial outline, but I'm not sure; I'm just in the planning stages and am halfway done with the quilt blocks. Happy quilting!!
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