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Which Direction?
Hello all.
I need some feedback. I'm currently hand quilting a twin size quilt on a 18" hoop. It's my first large size hand quilt project. I want to know what other hand quilters thoughts are on the direction to work my stitch design pattern and move the hoop. I started in the center of the quilt and have been working moving the hoop outward in kind of a circular direction. Is it "better" to work out from one side to the other side and then from end to end? Kind of a cross direction or X direction? This description probably sounds confusing. It would be easier to draw a picture. :-) What do you do? Thanks, Regina in warm Colorado |
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I've always been told you start in the middle and work your way out just
like your doing. Although I'm curious to hear what everyone else says. Joanna -- Remove Quilt to reply |
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I start in the center, then move the hoop toward the side edge and continue
until that "row" is finished. Then I go back to the center and move it either up toward the top of the quilt (or the bottom) and again work outward to the edge. Basically, what I'm doing is working on 1/4 of the quilt at a time. Once that quadrant is done, I do an adjacent one, each time starting at the center again. Make sense? -- Louise in Iowa nieland4 at mchsi dot com http://community.webshots.com/user/louiseiniowa "Regina" wrote in message om... Hello all. I need some feedback. I'm currently hand quilting a twin size quilt on a 18" hoop. It's my first large size hand quilt project. I want to know what other hand quilters thoughts are on the direction to work my stitch design pattern and move the hoop. I started in the center of the quilt and have been working moving the hoop outward in kind of a circular direction. Is it "better" to work out from one side to the other side and then from end to end? Kind of a cross direction or X direction? This description probably sounds confusing. It would be easier to draw a picture. :-) What do you do? Thanks, Regina in warm Colorado |
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Sandy Foster wrote in message ...
I usually do more or less as you're now doing. Start in the center, work outwards, trying to do it evenly in every direction. Thanks for the info. I've got another one for you fellow hand quilters. I've just begun quilting in the last couple years. I enjoy hand quilting alot and intend to do more, when the project calls for it. (Not enough time in my busy days to do them all by hand.) I don't really have room for a floor frame, but given the expense of a quality floor hoop or quality frame, which would be a good investment. I would get either one in a model that could be folded up out of the way when not in use. I like the idea that a frame helps sandwich and confine the quilt and can eliminate a lot of basting [time saver ;-)] The hand held hoop has worked well so far, but I like what I read about the floor or lap hoops helping support the weight of the quilt and pivoting. Yes, I know everyone has different styles, needs, budgets, etc., but... What did others out there decide to get and why? Regina |
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(Regina) wrote: Sandy Foster wrote in message ... I usually do more or less as you're now doing. Start in the center, work outwards, trying to do it evenly in every direction. Thanks for the info. I've got another one for you fellow hand quilters. I've just begun quilting in the last couple years. I enjoy hand quilting alot and intend to do more, when the project calls for it. (Not enough time in my busy days to do them all by hand.) I don't really have room for a floor frame, but given the expense of a quality floor hoop or quality frame, which would be a good investment. I would get either one in a model that could be folded up out of the way when not in use. I like the idea that a frame helps sandwich and confine the quilt and can eliminate a lot of basting [time saver ;-)] The hand held hoop has worked well so far, but I like what I read about the floor or lap hoops helping support the weight of the quilt and pivoting. Yes, I know everyone has different styles, needs, budgets, etc., but... What did others out there decide to get and why? Regina I have two hoops -- no room for a traditional frame, even one that folds up. My larger hoop is on a floor stand (Hinterberg); be sure to get one that's a little smaller than the measurement of your arm from wrist to elbow, or you'll have trouble reaching the center. My smaller hoop is on a little stand that goes under my thighs to hold it steady. I like having a supported hoop so I can use my arms and hands for quilting, rather than for keeping the hoops steady. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 |
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Howdy!
I start in the center, work outwards in a spiral. Only been doing it this way for about 25 yrs., so YMMV. ;-) I use a 12" or 14" hoop, hate frames, don't like the hoops on a stand. The arm of a chair holds most of the weight of the quilt so it doesn't smother me and is easy to adjust the hoop, move the quilt around. Good basting prevents lots of shifting, scrunching, wrinkling problems. I have room for a frame; the frame is in pieces in the garden holding up some vines. g BTW, I read in another "expert quilter's opinion" column today that I'm supposed to hand baste, but I don't own stock in any thread companies. I pin-baste all my quilts to handquilt them; so far, no problems. ;-D Good luck! Ragmop/Sandy--I have a couple thousand safety pins for basting; small investment, not worth buying stock in the company... "Regina" wrote in message om... Hello all. I need some feedback. I'm currently hand quilting a twin size quilt on a 18" hoop. It's my first large size hand quilt project. I want to know what other hand quilters thoughts are on the direction to work my stitch design pattern and move the hoop. I started in the center of the quilt and have been working moving the hoop outward in kind of a circular direction. Is it "better" to work out from one side to the other side and then from end to end? Kind of a cross direction or X direction? This description probably sounds confusing. It would be easier to draw a picture. :-) What do you do? Thanks, Regina in warm Colorado |
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I concur, Sandy...this is the way I do it, too. I've just started pin basting as a
rule, and wow, if it dosen't work! -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne " Ellison" wrote in message m... Howdy! I start in the center, work outwards in a spiral. Only been doing it this way for about 25 yrs., so YMMV. ;-) I use a 12" or 14" hoop, hate frames, don't like the hoops on a stand. The arm of a chair holds most of the weight of the quilt so it doesn't smother me and is easy to adjust the hoop, move the quilt around. Good basting prevents lots of shifting, scrunching, wrinkling problems. I have room for a frame; the frame is in pieces in the garden holding up some vines. g BTW, I read in another "expert quilter's opinion" column today that I'm supposed to hand baste, but I don't own stock in any thread companies. I pin-baste all my quilts to handquilt them; so far, no problems. ;-D Good luck! Ragmop/Sandy--I have a couple thousand safety pins for basting; small investment, not worth buying stock in the company... "Regina" wrote in message om... Hello all. I need some feedback. I'm currently hand quilting a twin size quilt on a 18" hoop. It's my first large size hand quilt project. I want to know what other hand quilters thoughts are on the direction to work my stitch design pattern and move the hoop. I started in the center of the quilt and have been working moving the hoop outward in kind of a circular direction. Is it "better" to work out from one side to the other side and then from end to end? Kind of a cross direction or X direction? This description probably sounds confusing. It would be easier to draw a picture. :-) What do you do? Thanks, Regina in warm Colorado |
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I start in the center, work outwards in a spiral.
I concur. I work in a generalized "from center out" direction. Every stitch you take pushes the fabric and batting in the direction of the needle. If you were to work inward from the outside, you would wind up with a lump in the middle of your quilt. I thread baste to hand quilt. Pins get in the way of the hoop, and I feel that a good 4 inch grid thread baste really prevents the layers from shifting. If a basting stitch happens to get in my way (rarely) I just snip it. Kathy http://community.webshots.com/user/katquilts53 Repeat after me......."Spray Starch is my Friend!" |
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I'd love to hear how many folks have frames in the garden or
the rafters/trusses of the garage? Mine is in the garage. At least 2 local guild friends like wise! When my fingers are achy it is easier to baste or better yet get DD to help with safety pins. Taria Ellison wrote: Howdy! I start in the center, work outwards in a spiral. Only been doing it this way for about 25 yrs., so YMMV. ;-) I use a 12" or 14" hoop, hate frames, don't like the hoops on a stand. The arm of a chair holds most of the weight of the quilt so it doesn't smother me and is easy to adjust the hoop, move the quilt around. Good basting prevents lots of shifting, scrunching, wrinkling problems. I have room for a frame; the frame is in pieces in the garden holding up some vines. g BTW, I read in another "expert quilter's opinion" column today that I'm supposed to hand baste, but I don't own stock in any thread companies. I pin-baste all my quilts to handquilt them; so far, no problems. ;-D Good luck! Ragmop/Sandy--I have a couple thousand safety pins for basting; small investment, not worth buying stock in the company... "Regina" wrote in message om... Hello all. I need some feedback. I'm currently hand quilting a twin size quilt on a 18" hoop. It's my first large size hand quilt project. I want to know what other hand quilters thoughts are on the direction to work my stitch design pattern and move the hoop. I started in the center of the quilt and have been working moving the hoop outward in kind of a circular direction. Is it "better" to work out from one side to the other side and then from end to end? Kind of a cross direction or X direction? This description probably sounds confusing. It would be easier to draw a picture. :-) What do you do? Thanks, Regina in warm Colorado |
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