Thanks so much for taking the time to make this special video! Thank you for a wonderful tutorial!! It will naturally wrap itself around the quilt in the way it should lay. – it’s pretty thick. Finally tie or quilt by hand or machine. Love your tutorials and all the gorgeous quilts! My next project is a landscape quilt for my sister that I know will have to be handquilted–your tutorial was so comprehensive and took my anxiety right down to zero! I’ve done a wabi-sabi Baptist fan design a couple times. Fold over the edges and stitch in the ditch to finish the binding. If you want a more precise look, you’ll need a template or stencil. Keep an eye on the other side to ensure youâre working along the line. You may use rectangles, squares, hexagons or other ⦠Continue reading "How to Make a Patchwork Quilt by Hand" This is for prepping the quilt either for machine quilting or hand quilting. Learn how to hand baste a quilt top. I am so glad I found your blog! , Thanks for your tutorial. I don’t plan to machine quilt at all and in your video you added the crease lines after you machine quilted in the ditch. fancy look like I did here with 12 wt. May 5, 2019 - Explore Paula Gurley's board "How to finish a quilt" on Pinterest. Those of you who enjoy these SQ tutorials have been asking me to "finally write that tutorial!" The first quilt I hand quilted the back looks very different from the front. I’m so happy your found my tutorial helpful! haha! Don't worry about ripping your fabric. My fellow quilters don’t understand why I hand stitch my quilts. Since I made my first quilt, which was 10 years ago, hand stitching is the only I make my quilts. I feel quite lighthearted again – thank you so much Suzy! I bet there are YouTube videos on this if you are a visual learner. I am SOOOOOO looking forward to using a different gauge. I am a Minnesota born girl living in Texas with my husband and 3 kids. I took one look at their massive size, let out a little squeak and went back to my embroidery needles. I have a size 5 and that seems too big. I think this is one of those things that will feel awkward until you figure out what works for you. It’s from last year’s collection and after searching around online, I’m having the hardest time locating some in stock. Anything larger I send to a longarm quilter. I’ve always enjoyed doing hand sewing and was thrilled when I found your website and video on the topic! TIA for all input….. My quilting is almost never more than 2″ apart and definitely not more than 4″ apart. haha! I use one made by Clover. I still doubt they will want to stitch in the ditch, but certain longarm quilters could do something similar. I have only really used straight lines or outlining the pattern in the fabric within a block. Is the table technique the best for posture? That way the knot goes through the batting and lays between the batting and the back. Great question! After that it’s time to quilt the layers! Maybe a bit in the white would be good. I’ve started hand quilting Mod Mountains, my first hand quilting experience. Below is a finished picture of my Reflections quilt and also what I looked like at 14 weeks pregnant. Not that I think that this will be a walk in the park. Log Cabin Quilt Block Patterns; Basic Hand Quilting Techniques. I’m using cotton batting and it seems like A LOT of fiber to stitch through by hand! Make a backstitch through the original hole and back up through the layers of the quilt ending through the second hole. That makes the quilting feel extra unique and special. Now, before you turn your back on me, let me be clear: I like when other people machine quilt things, but I just don’t enjoy it. Work a backstitch every 2in and finish at the end of the line with a double backstitch, knotting off and trimming your thread. I would mark a little then sew a little. Like all things quilty related, it’s good to take breaks often. I used bamboo in the sage and cream Reflections seen in this blog and wool in the Maypole and Modern Fans baby quilt. WOW! Step One: How to Sew your Blocks into a Quilt Top Cut the threads and remove the quilt from the machine. When I wash them I use a bit more care, but they should hold up over time. Thanks for sharing! Once the top is finished you baste the three layers of the “quilt sandwich” together. I hear this quilt MAY have an appearance in @modis, Did you grab the free 2021 Calendar download? Your feedback will be much appreciated. The knot will find it's way between the yarns of thread that make up the weft and warp of the fabric. Is a running stitch what you would always recommend? The final crease of the binding will stay folded so that all raw edges are enclosed. Is there any specific stitch or method you recommend? And since I really don’t like machine quilting, I’m always looking for other options. What is your preferred batting if you plan on hand quilting? Do you have any advice on how often you should change your needle? I change my needle whenever the stitches begin to feel sluggish. Oh! I LOVED hand quilting – it’s so relaxing. I’m excited. It looks like some of yours have two colours. A Brief and Entertaining History of Polka Dots, The 5 Types & Sizes of Hand Quilting Needles, Quilt Marking Tools: Different Ways to Draw Guidelines, Bohemian Garden Quilt (Pattern Available). I learned a lot and have been quilting for a long time. Many quilters like to sew the binding by hand, but I prefer to use my sewing machine. Great info ! Grab your needle and thread, make your knot, and bury your thread as you normally would while hand quilting, coming up with your needle somewhere along the circumference of the circle. For those of you out there who are creative and daring and donât hesitate to take a moment for hand making a patchwork quilt, some tips are important and helpful. You covered straight line hand quilting, but if you do a circle or any curve, do you stitch fewer stitches before pulling the thread through? Can you confirm? Maybe that is more secure. Instead of straight lines I’m going around the picture outlines. @ale, This quilt and photo make me want to frolic i, My best seller of 2020, folks. I had two questions. And don't forget, after you stitch one million stitches to gather the family together for everyone to stand on it. I tried hand quilting a few years back but ended up getting frustrated with the look of my stitches, but I think I’m ready to attempt it again (thanks to your tutorial!) 14. Knot pop and rocket. Please consider this for a future project and demonstration. You can do it with regular 40 wt. Suzy, loved your video. So nice to know I can quilt that way more selectively and it looks so nice? Get a can of basting spray and make quick work of this step -- it'll wash out when you launder the finished quilt. Tim the thread with a three inch tail and repeat the ties across the quilt as desired. Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to say, “Hi!” in the comments! This will keep tension off of your other fingers and, with enough practice, will give you the most even stitches. I really appreciate this video. Hand piecing is not something I have personally done. Thanks for this wonderful tutorial. But big needle/big stitch/big thread quilting is a little easier on the digits and I find a way to add some to my projects. *GASP* I know. Conclusion. One thing I do differently is when I knot off at the end, I go through the entire thickness of the quilt and pull the thread out through the back. hidden binding, quilt facing): This is my #1 go to. One rule of thumb is to match thread to the lightest fabric in the quilt. This will help ensure that your stitches remain secure. This past year Iâve been attending and actually was the president of the Salt Lake Modern Quilt Guild. How about: There are so many different ways to tackle any of the above stitches. Hi Suzy, thank you so much for this tutorial! Goodness knows ‘comparison is the thief of joy! Thank you so much for just being yourself and letting it be fun. On the back, enter directly below the original hole, but instead of coming straight up to the front, “travel” through the batting and bring the needle to the front at the tip of the second line of the X. Stretch is the wrong word, I guess all you’re doing is pushing the threads of the fabric further apart from each other so the knot can more easily go through. For quilting the project, consider tying it. It’s double gauze called Birds and Blooms in sage by Nani Iro. Make a stitch directly across from where your needle came up, going perpendicularly through all the quilt layers. I have a possible suggestion for threads that keep breaking. New to sewing? To Machine Bind a Quilt, Just Sew the Binding to the Quiltâs Back Side. Can’t wait to try on bayside quilt. Hi Suzy! Once the knot is through, the threads can be pushed back into place. If you are interested in other stitches, check out sashiko. I spray basted first but as you can imagine with all the handling it came undone and so I stopped and pinned the whole thing before I went any further. Quilt pulled through with not so square corners Corners pushed out, pointed and flat Iron flat and pin together again before quilting and sewing up the opening. How to Quilt by Hand Learn the beautiful art of quilting by hand with these easy techniques. Great question! Throw that old dull needle out. Your email address will not be published. Writing this tutorial loomed large in my head, because there's so much to say! If you use thinner thread than 12 wt., you will probably want to coat it in a wax so that it doesn’t tangle. Itâs been a lot of fun exploring new techniques and styles of quilting. Let's start with my very first attempt at hand quilting. 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