Saturday, March 5, 2011

how to quilt by hand

Hand quilting is a method of creating a classic quilt.

Hand quilting is a method of creating a classic quilt.

Quilting Machines. Juki specialized homequilting machines,

Quilting Machines. Juki specialized homequilting machines,

How to Quilt

How to Quilt

With a little tug the knot disappeared and I finally got to start quilting!

With a little tug the knot disappeared and I finally got to start quilting!

Hand Quilting

Hand Quilting

First of all, what you are looking for in a batting for hand quilting,

First of all, what you are looking for in a batting for hand quilting,

quilt-sandwich-hand-top.jpg

quilt-sandwich-hand-top.jpg

Quilting by Hand. Master the fine art of small, even stitches.

Quilting by Hand. Master the fine art of small, even stitches.

Here is a little closer view of the hand quilting. This quilting design is

Here is a little closer view of the hand quilting. This quilting design is

a more decorative look when using this quilting technique.

a more decorative look when using this quilting technique.

I really like hand quilting with that hand dyed perle cotton.

I really like hand quilting with that hand dyed perle cotton.

I wasn't sure about having enough time to hand quilt it,

I wasn't sure about having enough time to hand quilt it,

This hand made quilt measures 62 ins wide x 72 ins. long.

This hand made quilt measures 62 ins wide x 72 ins. long.

The hand quilting was stitch-in-the-ditch around the fans.

The hand quilting was stitch-in-the-ditch around the fans.

The quilt was hand crafted by Lynne Gerfen. The furniture is all sturdy wood

The quilt was hand crafted by Lynne Gerfen. The furniture is all sturdy wood

Use a good quality quilting thread. For years I used Gutermann hand quilting

Use a good quality quilting thread. For years I used Gutermann hand quilting

Quilt detail: hand reachin toward north star.

Quilt detail: hand reachin toward north star.

Hand quilting. I'm getting old. After the kids are tucked up in bed every

Hand quilting. I'm getting old. After the kids are tucked up in bed every

Spend some quality time learning the fine art of hand quilting.

Spend some quality time learning the fine art of hand quilting.

Hand Piecing Quilt Technique

Hand Piecing Quilt Technique