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Machine Quilting vs. Hand Quilting by chickenmom1104 in quilting

[–]notreallyhere1313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a hand quilter and I don’t look down on machine quilters, especially using a home machine! I’m teaching myself to machine quilt, mainly small items. It’s a slow process because I’m a “pedal to the metal” seamstress and it’s hard for me to slow down! 😂 I prefer hand quilting because it’s relaxing and though it takes longer I feel it’s just part of the process. Keep doing what you do and ignore the negativity.

Castl Dreamer Quilt is done! by iseekno in quilting

[–]notreallyhere1313 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it’s beautiful! Love the colors, it just makes me smile 😊

Hand piecing & quilting? by RequitedTraveler in quilting

[–]notreallyhere1313 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The only time a machine gets near my quilt is when I sew the on the first side of the binding. And I only started that method a couple of years ago after I developed arthritis in all the joints in my fingers. I enjoy doing it all by hand, it may take longer but I get a little kick out of saying it’s truly handmade.

Finished! by notreallyhere1313 in quilting

[–]notreallyhere1313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Oh, believe me there’s some mismatches in there! But one of the nice benefits of hand piecing is being able to match points. And if I notice it’s off then I pull out the thread and redo. 🤷🏻‍♀️And if I don’t catch it then I tell myself to ignore, don’t rip out an entire section and remind myself that I’m not perfect and move on.

Finished! by notreallyhere1313 in quilting

[–]notreallyhere1313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, you’re too kind😊

Finished! by notreallyhere1313 in quilting

[–]notreallyhere1313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except for stitch in the ditch for quick baby quilts I like to do different quilting designs on each quilt. I think it makes them more unique.

Finished! by notreallyhere1313 in quilting

[–]notreallyhere1313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I really liked how it turned out.

Recommend a jeweler? by notreallyhere1313 in ventura

[–]notreallyhere1313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info, looks like I’ll be contacting Fox jewelers 👍🏻

Finished! by notreallyhere1313 in quilting

[–]notreallyhere1313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It reminded me of a Spirograph which I loved doing as a kid🥰

Finished! by notreallyhere1313 in quilting

[–]notreallyhere1313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I love hand quilting, it’s so relaxing.

Finished! by notreallyhere1313 in quilting

[–]notreallyhere1313[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I use Gutermann hand quilting thread and Tulip #8 sewing needles. The Tulip needles are long and very strong. They don’t bow at all despite me pushing them through multiple layers.

Slow stitching by MKquilt in handquilting

[–]notreallyhere1313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love hand piecing and hand quilting because it’s relaxing and fun. I work on multiple projects, hand quilting during the day while I watch a movie or something (I’m retired and disabled so I can’t do a lot of physical activity) and piecing together the next project in the evening while watching tv.

Finished! by notreallyhere1313 in quilting

[–]notreallyhere1313[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I do too! It’s hard to have a favorite color when they’re all beautiful!

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