Gathering Quilting Stitches From Here and There
Do you hand-stitch your quilts or use a quilting sewing machine? I like the idea of hand-stitching, and find myself searching all over for how to do certain stitches, so thought I'd try to put them all in one place for myself, and for anyone else who would like a one-stop resource.
I know a woman who does all her quilts entirely by hand, including piecing them together, every bit, and admire her work. She says it takes a long time to do, but she finds it to be gratifying. I'm not sure I'm up to the challenge, but I am intrigued.
It is taking me a while to narrow down just how I'm going to approach quilting, I have some supplies to purchase still, do have lots of material that I purchased from an estate of a former quilter..including all the pieces for a quilt carefully cut out and ready to go.
Image Credit
Claudia a/k/a happynutritionist
Updated 5/31/12
Contents at a Glance
Video #1 - How to Start a Quilt
This is the first series of videos I'm going to add. I like how this woman goes into detail explaining each step. The pieces of her quilt are already stitched together, and in a hoop, ready for stitching. I like how she uses everyday things in the process. Watch how she marks the quilt with chalk pencils.
What Method of Quilting Do You Prefer?
Lap Quilting Hoop
There are so many kinds of hoops, and great variety in pricing. This one looked interesting to me. If you want to see how many different styles there area, from those on large stands, to very basic single hoops of various sizes, and more, just click through any link here (no obligation to buy) and search "quilting hoop". You'll be surprised at the variety if you are relatively new to quilting.
Hinterberg Design 14" Quilting Lap Hoop
Amazon Price: $78.00 (as of 05/31/2012)
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Chalk Marking Pencils
I have seen people use a variety of different makes of marking pencils, so am not sure yet what is the best. This looked like a nice starter set at a good price.
EZ Quilting 882668 Pencil Pack
Amazon Price: $2.99 (as of 05/31/2012)
List Price: $6.09
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Video #2 Threading and Knotting a Quilt
How to thread and knot a quilt - notice the size of thread she decides to use, and why, and also the type of needles.
Hand Quilting Thread
There are many colors of hand quilting thread, if you are looking for another color, just click through any link (again, no obligation to buy if you click through) and search "hand quilting thread". Be sure to include the word "hand" in the search to narrow it down.
Hand Quilting Cotton Thread 350yds - Natural
Amazon Price: $1.63 (as of 05/31/2012)
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Hand Quilting Needles
This is an assortment of sizes, if you are looking for a particular size, you can click through the link, and search "hand quilting needles" plus the size number. As a learner, an assortment appeals to me.
Dritz(R) Assorted Quilting Needles-30/Pkg
Amazon Price: $0.98 (as of 05/31/2012)
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Video #3 - How to Bury the Knot when Quilting
The first stitch is an important one, pay attention to how many layers she puts the needle through, how she runs the needle through, and how the knot is "buried" in the quilt.
Vidoe #4 - How Many Thimbles to Use When Quilting and Why to Use Them
This is a helpful video that will show you which fingers to put the thimbles on when hand quilting, and why some use more than one kind of thimble. Everything with quilting seems to be a matter of personal taste, including how many thimbles to wear.
Quilting Thimbles
Our instructor in the video mentioned a variety of different types of thimbles that she used. You may want to click through and search for particular types if you are in need of thimbles, I know I am. I noticed quite a few different types as I was searching for this one.
Dritz Leather Thimble
Amazon Price: $2.01 (as of 06/01/2012)
List Price: $4.69
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Video #5 - How to Do the Stitching when Hand Quilting
This is the actual stitching as you quilt, a little longer than the previous videos, and very helpful. I will add more "how to stitch" information later. She also talks about bending needles, and how often to change to a new needle when you are hand quilting.
Video #6 - Moving to a New Section when Stitching a Quilt
Notice that you can skip right over to another section to quilt, or you can tie off and start over.
Video #7 - How to Tie Off the Last Knot in a Quilt Section
The final knot in a section is just as important as the first, notice how to tie it, and how many layers to go through...listen for the "pop"!
Quilting 101 MP3 Audiobook
Listen to some clips right here
Video #8 - Doing Blind Binding Stitch and Mitered Corners when Quilting
This is something I've never done, haven't completed a quilt to the point of binding yet, so this will be very helpful. Notice that she has already machine-sewn the binding underneath the quilt, and is showing us how to hand-quilt on the front side.
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Where to Buy Quilting Supplies You Might Need
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Here are several different types of quilting supplies, you can click through any link without obligation and search for exactly what you are looking for.
Video #9 - Quilting Shortcuts - Square by Square Quilting
Simple Square-by-Square Quilt-As-You-Go Method
A mother and daughter teamed up to put together a book about this method of quilting, and I enjoyed the simplicity. This is mostly machine-quilting, but I think the thing that caught my attention was that she used an old Kenmore like I own. I'd like to get a small one sometime, a Singer Featherweight is a popular choice of sewing machine for quilting.
Crazy Shortcut Quilts
The Book by Mother and Daughter
This is the book introduced in the video above.
Crazy Shortcut Quilts
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 05/31/2012)
List Price: $22.99
Used Price: $10.73
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Crazy Quilting
The friend who got me "into" quilting and I are intrigued by the creativity, randomness and fun involved in doing a "Crazy Quilt". This DVD shares more about how to do that...there is a lot of hand work and fun in a crazy quilt.
Judith Baker Montano Teaches You Crazy Quilting
Amazon Price: $17.97 (as of 05/31/2012)
List Price: $20.95
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19th Century Crazy Quilt
Here is a print of a crazy quilt, click Late 19th Century Velvet and Embroidered Silk Crazy Quilt if you would like to view more information about this print.
This one looks like it is all material, I've seen fun crazy quilts with beads, buttons, pieces of lace, pieces of whatever you'd like to add to make them as crazy as you like, all detail done by hand, and it doesn't have to be as intricate as this one. Crazy Quilts can tend to be heavy because of all the "doo-dads" added.
How to Quilt on DVD
For a Full Visual Experience
The next best thing to learning hands-on is to actually watch someone quilt. I have included videos for you to view throughout this web page, and you may be interested in adding this DVD to your collection.
The Art of Quilting
Amazon Price: $8.87 (as of 05/31/2012)
List Price: $24.99
Quilting Kit for Beginners
See If Quilting Is For You
This kit is great for the young quilter...or anyone who wants to try their hand at quilting for the first time. Comes with hardcover book and most of what you need to get started, see the details below. A great gift idea.
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How to Hand Stitch a Quilt Links and Resources
Other places you might like to visit
Here are some helpful links to sites that teach you how to hand stitch a quilt, or make a quilt by hand. Beginners or more advanced quilters will find the help they need.Click the image for image credit and information about the book pictured.
How to Make a Quilt by Hand, or Hand Stitch a Quilt:
3 Ways to Hand Sew a Quilt
"Hand Quilting" by Sentimental Stitches
Hand Sew a Memory Quilt
How to Sew a Quilt Binding
Hand Quilting (TLC - The Learning Channel)
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dumhaka
Apr 17, 2012 @ 1:08 pm | delete
- wow .. i like this lens .. thanks for sharing. success for your lens
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happynutritionist May 4, 2012 @ 3:06 pm | delete
- Thank you, glad you found us:-)
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SRitchieable
Apr 10, 2012 @ 5:36 am | delete
- I love your lens, it's amazing! When I quilt (or rather make small patchwork items since Mom says we already have enough quilts), I prefer to use handstitches. It takes longer than sewing by machine BUT it's much easier to keep the patch-pieces together when you pin & sew them by. Thanks for all the great information here, I'm featuring your lens on mine: http://www.squidoo.com/making-patchwork-super-easy. Thanks for sharing!
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- Thank you..I'll have to stop by and visit your lens.
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accfuller
Feb 29, 2012 @ 10:43 pm | delete
- Hello - Nice lens :)
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naheedahsan
Feb 6, 2012 @ 5:55 am | delete
- Excellent information here.............
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Upon-Request
Jan 30, 2012 @ 1:19 pm | delete
- Learned to hand quilt from my grandmother for which I will always be grateful because now that she's gone I always associate it with memories of her. Lovely lens :)
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Debbie Knight
Jan 29, 2012 @ 11:56 pm | delete
- Will be visiting this site often, there is a lot of good information here. Thank you for putting it all together.
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JoshK47
Jan 24, 2012 @ 10:26 am | delete
- Excellent information here for fledgling quilters! :)
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stylesuxx
Jan 22, 2012 @ 1:44 pm | delete
- very nice :-)
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1ceMaster
Jan 22, 2012 @ 2:26 am | delete
- Wow, great stuff, I will get my mom working on these right away!
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LadyelenaUK
Jan 21, 2012 @ 1:03 am | delete
- So lovely and creative.
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oceansky Jan 20, 2012 @ 10:16 pm | delete
- I love quilting. A very instructive lens. You have been blessed.
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srioschavez
Jan 20, 2012 @ 9:57 am | delete
- I have been dieing to try quilting. I can't wait to get started
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parwatisingari
Jan 20, 2012 @ 9:00 am | delete
- I prefer hand quilting too. though the knot hiding was new to me.
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Tipi
Jan 20, 2012 @ 8:43 am | delete
- This is such a creative resource for quilters. ~ Blessed!
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FlaminCatDesigns
Jan 19, 2012 @ 11:37 pm | delete
- Wonderful lens. I have done some hand quilting on small craft pieces and machine on full size quilts. Some antique quilts that I have seen with tiny hand quilting stitches amaze me.
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KarenTBTEN
Jan 19, 2012 @ 8:30 pm | delete
- I do a little quilting... Well, it's been years, but the hobby was handed down to me by my aunt.(Perhaps it's because my mother was so little when her mother died that she never was taught.) I actually don't know how to use a sewing machine. SquidAngel blessings.
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cleanyoucar
Jan 19, 2012 @ 8:25 pm | delete
- Nothing beats quilting by hand... it's definitely a labor of love
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Fashionchick
Jan 19, 2012 @ 7:09 pm | delete
- Great job on this lens
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marsha32 Jan 19, 2012 @ 1:01 pm | delete
- I've been here before and glad I found it again to put into favorites. I must take the time to watch all the videos so I can learn! Awesome lens!
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mepperly07
Jan 19, 2012 @ 11:33 am | delete
- Great lens... Hand quilting is the only way in my purist opinion... I prefer hand embroidery too.
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River_Rose Jan 19, 2012 @ 10:12 am | delete
- I enjoyed this lens very much. Brought back memories of my grandmother! thanks
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seedplanter
Jan 19, 2012 @ 10:10 am | delete
- My grandmothers both quilted, but unfortunately, my paternal grandmother died before my parents met and my mom's mom died when I was four. It would have been great to watch them at their quilting. I've made machine-stitched quilts--more like comforters. This is a great lens on stitching! Might have to give it a try... Thank you!
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sheezie77
Jan 19, 2012 @ 9:21 am | delete
- great lens! thumbs up!
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Beaddoodler
Jan 18, 2012 @ 9:48 pm | delete
- Very interesting lens. I'm not a quilter, but I enjoy reading about the art of quiltmaking.
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hirephp
Jan 18, 2012 @ 10:26 am | delete
- nice lens
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miaponzo
Jan 18, 2012 @ 3:05 am | delete
- I started making a completely hand stitched quilt when I was in high school.. I put it aside and my mother started working on it. Over the years, we completed all of the pieces and decided to put them together. We made the quilt and then took it to my grandmother's house (she was a great quilter back in the day and still had her giant quilting frame)... and my grandmother and I sat and completed that entire quilt by hand. It was a beautiful experience doing that with my grandmother, and putting the back and the batting in. I still have that quilt now, all the way in Kuwait!!! :)
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MaryQuinlin
Jan 17, 2012 @ 11:00 pm | delete
- I come from a long line of quilters, but have never made one, so it was an interesting read.
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AngryBaker
Jan 17, 2012 @ 10:43 pm | delete
- I haven't done quilting in a while... mostly I did baby quilts, and did them with the machine because I don't have the patience to sit there for hours!!! I admire those who can and do.
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JupiterJustice
Jan 17, 2012 @ 7:55 pm | delete
- Hello, Very nice lens you have put together. Enjoying my visit!
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knitter82
Jan 17, 2012 @ 5:53 am | delete
- My quilting skills are very basic, I'm a knitter and seamstress, but my grandma did tons of quilting in her younger years. Each of us 8 grandkids got hand pieced and quilted full size quilts from her...absolutely amazing! They all used a lot of scraps from fabric that had been from our moms' old clothes or quilts made by their grandmas. Now, I'm inspired to give it another try!
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nightbear
Jan 17, 2012 @ 1:26 am | delete
- It has been awhile since I have done any quilting. What a wonderful refresher course, I have it laid out on my crafting table, ready to pick up again. Thank you for this lovely page. Blessed.
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ZodiacImmortal
Jan 16, 2012 @ 6:40 pm | delete
- I have yet to get started on mine, but i have a bunch of material as well as some favorite tshirts to turn into a blanket. I guess I'll be referring back to this lens once I ever get started! (its included on my Favorite Lenses lens)
(previously I made a patchwork pillow case all by hand, various size squares as well as textures)
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macsquared
Jan 16, 2012 @ 3:43 pm | delete
- I learned how to quilt when I was just 3-years-old! One day when I settle down a bit, I'd like to have an actual studio and a comfortable chair to quilt in.
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bjslapidary
Jan 16, 2012 @ 3:23 pm | delete
- I have done a little quilting. Have some of our Grandma's quilts that she made. The stitching is so wonderful on them. We treasure them.
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Wednesday_Elf
Jan 16, 2012 @ 2:13 pm | delete
- My daughter-in-law does beautiful machine quilting, but my grandmother made quilts all the time by hand stitching. I have wonderful memories of her sitting in her wooden rocker near the living room window with little pieces of fabric she was stitching together with her needle & thread. I still have two of the quilts she made me.
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vinc18
Jan 16, 2012 @ 2:03 pm | delete
- Nice page, I like it !
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flycatcher
Jan 16, 2012 @ 11:29 am | delete
- My mother collects antique crazy quilts, and every one tells a story - fascinating, and all pieced by hand and hand-quilted, of course.
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Margaret_Schaut
Jan 16, 2012 @ 9:59 am | delete
- I've made several quilts and plan on making more. I'd LOVE to make a fabulous crazy quilt out of vintage fabrics, but I have to brush up on my needle work skills a little more.
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n0elle
Jan 16, 2012 @ 8:56 am | delete
- That's an awesome lens! Thanks!
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canoz
Jan 16, 2012 @ 7:55 am | delete
- I love patchwork but struggled a little with quilting until I discovered the quilt as you go method. I don't think I have the patience for hand quilting though... I save the hand work for embroidery on my blocks! Your lens is a great resource. Thanks for sharing!
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curious0927
Jan 16, 2012 @ 7:40 am | delete
- I've always wanted to add quilting to my craft list. Thanks for this great lens, inspiring to say the least. So detailed, you didn't miss a thing! You have been blessed by an Angel!
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SiochainGraSonas
Jan 15, 2012 @ 11:32 pm | delete
- Hello - I don't quilt, but I have purchased a few over the years. Just don't have enough time for a project this size.
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CraftyDaffy
Jan 15, 2012 @ 10:19 pm | delete
- A friend of mine's grandmother was visiting from Alabama and he called up and said he needed something for her to do. I had a quilt top made, so I let her have a go at it. It was small, but man did she do it fast. My big regret was I didn't get to spend more time with her and learn the "secrets."
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baby-strollers
Jan 15, 2012 @ 8:26 pm | delete
- Hello - not into quilting myself but my mom was years ago.
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aesta1
Jan 15, 2012 @ 8:15 pm | delete
- I used to quilt but not anymore. Maybe I should pick it up again.
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Craftybegonia
Dec 22, 2011 @ 8:49 pm | delete
- Hand stitched quilting is certainly an art. Nice lens!
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flycatcher
Nov 10, 2011 @ 10:29 pm | delete
- Fantastic lens - you had me interested from the very first paragraph, and by the time I got down to the lovely antique crazy quilt, I'd already bookmarked. :)
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Amecham1960
Sep 8, 2011 @ 6:11 pm | delete
- I am looking for a how-to for the chicken track stitch, a stitch used in the place of hand tied knots when doing the faster, simpler "tied" quilt. I remember watching my mom do this, and even learned how, but 40 years later, I need a reminder.
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- I know what you are talking about, but couldn't find a video related to the stitch...however, if you put "chicken scratch stitching" in a search engine like google and search, many results come up, perhaps you will find what you are looking for...I wish I could be more helpful. Thank you for your visit!
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LizMac60 Aug 25, 2011 @ 3:51 pm | delete
- I used to quilt and still love to see quilting. Blessed by a squid angel.
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ohcaroline
Aug 5, 2011 @ 1:53 pm | delete
- Thanks for all the mini-tutorials. I really enjoy quilting...hand quilting. Mine has been on hold for a while. When I get moved, I hope I'll have enough room to get all the supplies out and do some quilting. I have a Hinterberg full-sized quilting frame in the garage; but no place to use it now.
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Tipi
Aug 4, 2011 @ 8:42 am | delete
- Those wanting to enter the land of hand quilting will so appreciate you putting all this together here. Hand quilting is a beautiful art and it is so amazing how stitches can be so uniform and that hidden knot is such an important feature.
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Helenee
Aug 4, 2011 @ 2:16 am | delete
- I liked this Quilting Tutorial lens. I haven't tried quilting, I think I'll wait to be a grandmother too lol. On the other hand, your suggestion about trying smaller projects really makes sense. Anyway, I haven't even finished my first-ever crocheting project...
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JennySui
Jul 15, 2011 @ 5:30 am | delete
- Fantastic Lens! I used to watch my mum do hand quilting. Thanks for sharing beautiful videos with us.
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deldobuss
Jul 8, 2011 @ 1:47 pm | delete
- I love quilting- by machine that is! I just don't have the time to hand quilt with little ones running around. Maybe when they get older. . . Great lens!
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iowagirl
Jul 4, 2011 @ 2:35 pm | delete
- My grandmother's quilt was in disrepair so I cut a good square and framed the quilt piece. The nice part was the colors were just right for the room and the frame was an antique frame my father refinished. This is my favorite wall hanging in the room.
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- What a great idea...I have decided that I'm crocheting for now, but am so happy to have all these stitches available because I did get all the pieces of a quilt someone had cut that one day I may like to put together. The woman passed away, was an avid quilter for many years, I feel blessed to even have the pieces of a quilt in the making cut by her.
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Jun 10, 2011 @ 3:49 pm | delete
- This is a wonderful lens. I learned how to crochet one year ago, but I haven't attempted to make a quilt yet. Great work, thanks
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- Your welcome...I have only quilted smaller items myself:-)
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MichelleD Jun 3, 2011 @ 12:19 pm | delete
- I love your lens. I've combined some hand quilting with machine quilting. I can learn a lot more about hand quilting here. Thanks!
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rlmodranski
Jun 1, 2011 @ 8:28 pm | delete
- My grandmother was a quilter. I have one that she made by hand embroidering half of the squares then she machine stiched all of the squares together and hand quilted it. She sat for hours and quilted, even though she spent most of my life quite ill. Good memories!
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Ladymermaid
May 28, 2011 @ 11:18 am | delete
- I love the many patterns that quilters develop. Quilting is actually an art form when you look into the designs that create the finished product. Absolutely gorgeous work.
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Sylvestermouse
Mar 17, 2011 @ 10:12 am | delete
- Adding a kiss for luck on this St. Patrick's Day!
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peggywatson
Feb 26, 2011 @ 9:08 pm | delete
- I do all of my quilts by hand, both the piecing and the quilting. People think I'm crazy using this method, as it can take a year or more to finish one quilt, but the process is really relaxing to me. This is a great lens with a lot of good instructions.
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- Hi Peggy, I met a woman at a quilting club here in our town that did all her quilts by hand and they were magnificent. Thank you for stopping by to visit. I am going to stop over and visit some of your quilting pages now.
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Fitzcharming Feb 20, 2011 @ 5:49 pm | delete
- I've been a hand quilter for years but am experimenting with machine quilting now. This is a great lens and is blessed by the Quilting Neighborhood Squidoo Angel.
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- Thank you so much for the blessing! I'm glad you enjoyed your visit. I am crocheting more now, it takes of less room in my small home, but an occasional small quilting project is fun now and then.
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Michey Feb 17, 2011 @ 9:32 pm | delete
- I like hand quilting, as it really is unique and you express yourself better. A machine had limitations even if it is a very good one.
Thank for a great lens.
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- I knew a woman at the Quilting group I was attending for a while who did ALL of her quilting, down to the last stitch, by hand, and the work was amazing. Really admired it! Thank you for your visit and comment.
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wordstock Jan 16, 2011 @ 11:15 pm | delete
- This is great. Angel blessed and added to my lens on quilting. i need to work at hand quilting and this is going to be very helpful.
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- Thank you so much for the blessing...I hope people will stop over and visit your quilting lens, it's a nice one!
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Asinka Nov 4, 2010 @ 10:53 pm | delete
- I love this lens. I used to watch my mum do hand quilting. Your lens brought back memories of those beautiful days. Mom loves your lens too :).
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- So glad you both enjoyed your visit...you should give it a try and carry on the tradition:-)
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rasudesign
Nov 2, 2010 @ 7:59 am | delete
- Great lens! I need to get back into quilting! I always hand quilt because I'm not sure how to use my old machine for quilting. Plus, there's something very cool about doing it the same (essentially) way that people have been doing it for years. This has turned into a very long comment but I want to add that you have been blessed by a SquidAngel and this lens will be featured on my Angel lens. :)
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- I am very overdue in thanking you on this page for the blessing, thank you so very much!
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tssfacts
May 15, 2010 @ 7:18 pm | delete
- Great Lens. I am featuring it on my hand quilt vs machine quilt lens.
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- Thank you:-)
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poutine
Mar 29, 2010 @ 8:52 am | delete
- Always love to read about quilting.
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Sylvestermouse
Mar 27, 2010 @ 7:12 am | delete
- Returning to say Angel Blessed and added to my Squid Angel Mouse Tracks lens :)
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- Thank you, my friend, appreciate the blessing and the add to the angel lens. Will click you username and stop by for a visit. ~claudia
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GonnaFly
Feb 19, 2010 @ 1:53 pm | delete
- This is great. If ever I do quilting I'll have to refer to this page. Just not enough time in the day to fit everything in that I want to do!
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KarenTBTEN
Feb 15, 2010 @ 2:38 pm | delete
- Quiting is traditional in my family. My mother was only six when her mother died, so what I learned I learned from my aunt. There is a lot I don't know.
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partybuzz
Feb 2, 2010 @ 1:55 pm | delete
- Beautiful lens! I've made some quilt tops, and my mom finished the quilts. It's been years ago though.
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SoyCandleLover-Maker
Jan 26, 2010 @ 6:08 pm | delete
- Wow, if I didn't know myself better, this would be the way to start quilting. I don't have the patience, but appreciate the beautiful art. Fabulous resource. :D
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HorseAndPony
Jan 25, 2010 @ 1:15 am | delete
- What a great lens. I would love to start quilting with my daughter. Thanks for the great info.
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poutine
Jan 21, 2010 @ 11:44 am | delete
- JUst favorited and lensrolled to:
As crazy about fabric As I Am About Chocolate
Fabric With A Theme Are So Much Fun
Making Your Own Reusable Bags Can Be Addictive
Quilting Blogs That I Love
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- You obviously are much more than a learner like me..I'll have to stop by and visit your lenses. Thank you for the comment! ~claudia
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Sylvestermouse
Jan 17, 2010 @ 9:34 pm | delete
- This is such a fabulous collection of instructional videos! You are awesome for putting to together for us!
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- Thank all of you for your comments! Appreciate your comments, wish I could respond to each, but I've been very focused now on the RocketMoms Help for Haiti lens...please visit that one, and find out how one or more of your lenses can help. Thanks again!
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BrandyT Jan 15, 2010 @ 10:14 am | delete
- I'm not a quilter, but my mom is. I think her favorite is making baby quilts every time we have a new addition to our family. Great lens.
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Superwife
Jan 15, 2010 @ 7:29 am | delete
- Definitely favoring this lens, I soooo want to be able to quilt, well done :)
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- THANK YOU everyone, so happy you've stopped by and enjoyed your visit:-) I will be adding more info in the next few weeks. Stitch on! :-) ~claudia
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mariatjader
Jan 13, 2010 @ 11:14 am | delete
- What a great resource!
One day I will repair an old family quilt .. thanks for the inspiration
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writernewbie
Jan 13, 2010 @ 12:57 am | delete
- Fantastic, Claudia! So informative and detailed. I've recently become interested in quilting, just haven't started yet. Your lens gives me a great starting point...thanks!
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Treasures-By-Brenda
Jan 12, 2010 @ 8:34 pm | delete
- Nicely done; I used to quilt but I've not done so for many, many years.
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seashell2
Jan 12, 2010 @ 12:49 pm | delete
- Great informative lens... with easy to follow instructions! Nice work! :-)
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sandyspider
Jan 12, 2010 @ 11:34 am | delete
- Very nice hobby!
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clouda9
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- You have really pulled together a lot of great information for any quilter. Hope you have tons of fun with your new quilting hobby.
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- Video #1 - How to Start a Quilt
- What Method of Quilting Do You Prefer?
- Lap Quilting Hoop
- Chalk Marking Pencils
- Video #2 Threading and Knotting a Quilt
- Hand Quilting Thread
- Hand Quilting Needles
- Video #3 - How to Bury the Knot when Quilting
- Vidoe #4 - How Many Thimbles to Use When Quilting and Why to Use Them
- Quilting Thimbles
- Video #5 - How to Do the Stitching when Hand Quilting
- Video #6 - Moving to a New Section when Stitching a Quilt
- Video #7 - How to Tie Off the Last Knot in a Quilt Section
- Quilting 101 MP3 Audiobook
- Video #8 - Doing Blind Binding Stitch and Mitered Corners when Quilting
- Buy Yo Yos Here for Quilting and Crafts
- Where to Buy Quilting Supplies You Might Need
- Video #9 - Quilting Shortcuts - Square by Square Quilting
- Crazy Shortcut Quilts
- Crazy Quilting
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- How to Quilt on DVD
- Quilting Kit for Beginners
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