tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post6013321455160968631..comments2024-03-18T15:18:57.324-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: hand quiltingAmanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-75770725601564533962011-09-04T09:28:18.065-05:002011-09-04T09:28:18.065-05:00I'm too chicken to try hand quilting!I'm too chicken to try hand quilting!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09369500265233244397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-25961829101911646112011-09-01T14:25:36.751-05:002011-09-01T14:25:36.751-05:00When you hand quilt do you use a hoop? or just lay...When you hand quilt do you use a hoop? or just lay it out?Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03015572831686023979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-85535091157208653182011-08-31T22:45:58.655-05:002011-08-31T22:45:58.655-05:00I love the pace of a little hand quilting. A bit ...I love the pace of a little hand quilting. A bit a day sounds perfect and what a great way to work on this hand-appliqued quilt. Just lovely!!!Andrea, the little collectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16735406235196782602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-68296942784747919932011-08-30T18:49:38.681-05:002011-08-30T18:49:38.681-05:00I love hand quilting; yes it's slower but some...I love hand quilting; yes it's slower but some quilts just lend themselves to those hours (and hours) of handwork.<br />I don't use a thimble, I just can't get used to it. I use a product called new-skin (walmart or any pharmacy) and I put a couple of coats on my quilting fingers before I even start! It doesn't prevent all "injury", but it sure helps!!<br />I also like to quilt my quilts with a hoop; there's no feeling like having a bit quilt on your lap and knowing you're bringing the artistry to fruition.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049512599072670088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-43098194516777822642011-08-30T07:49:27.412-05:002011-08-30T07:49:27.412-05:00I think there are some quilts that just need to be...I think there are some quilts that just need to be hand-quilted because of their style. This will be lovely. And I LOVE your fall nine-patch. I've been coveting it since I saw some of your blocks on a previous post. It's just gorgeous.Jessica Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787149198274991713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-19273551032810971692011-08-29T21:41:03.702-05:002011-08-29T21:41:03.702-05:00This is beautiful Amanda Jean! very fresh, cosy an...This is beautiful Amanda Jean! very fresh, cosy and cheery.Vicki Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13591246665480467311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-1415803330723789382011-08-29T14:48:28.061-05:002011-08-29T14:48:28.061-05:00It's beautiful! Perhaps I've already comme...It's beautiful! Perhaps I've already commented on this. But I think I haven't had a chance, even though I read your post. <br /><br />Anyway, I think you're doing great. Hooray for Apple Cake!!April (Polkadot Sparrow)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15706847821102887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-51168318166472512802011-08-29T11:56:58.194-05:002011-08-29T11:56:58.194-05:00Great progress !Great progress !quiltingbonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17130084380023575861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-26626199019388199122011-08-29T09:03:04.416-05:002011-08-29T09:03:04.416-05:00I have an quilted a few quilts over the past few y...I have an quilted a few quilts over the past few years and my biggest recommendation is a LEATHER THIMBLE. My mom introduced me to them and I cann't imagine doing a quilt without one. They are pretty easy to find at most fabric stores. One a large quilt, twin size and up, I have needed more than one. <br />I love hand quilting. I find it very relaxing at the end of the day to sit down for a few minutes and have a quiet project to work on while everyone else is asleep.<br />Best of luck!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04311361450464632587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-47331597854935798992011-08-29T07:21:38.284-05:002011-08-29T07:21:38.284-05:00Perfect Ms. Crazy! I think you'll be so happy...Perfect Ms. Crazy! I think you'll be so happy that you chose that route. I debated and debated about hand quilting my beehive quilt last summer and I'm SO glad I didn't give in and take the quick route. I can't wait to see it finished!Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-48989310956503771882011-08-29T01:00:43.629-05:002011-08-29T01:00:43.629-05:00Ack. Blogger just ate my really long comment. So I...Ack. Blogger just ate my really long comment. So I'll try it again. <br /><br />This is a beautiful quilt and the hand quilting is wonderful. What a treasure it will be when it is completed!Live a Colorful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411002666719287765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-91480990996704904512011-08-28T23:32:19.224-05:002011-08-28T23:32:19.224-05:00Awesome work. Your shared apple cake quilt and to ...Awesome work. Your shared apple cake quilt and to see it being hand quilted is a treat. I think this is a fabulous scrap pattern among all blogs comparison.addicted pornographyhttp://www.xxxchurch.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-40456256720058914792011-08-28T20:43:11.157-05:002011-08-28T20:43:11.157-05:00Really awesome quilt! It's so amazing that peo...Really awesome quilt! It's so amazing that people used to do all quilts by hand and then with simple machines. Thanks for showing your progress!MellieWohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01930789569844365879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-31987806176149462862011-08-28T15:51:13.978-05:002011-08-28T15:51:13.978-05:00Ya, ya, a thimble. But some people just can't...Ya, ya, a thimble. But some people just can't get used to one, like me. Here's what you can do: Get some of that white medical tape and cut a couple of tiny squares where the needle digs into your finger. Then put a little strip over the top of your finger and another one around. The strips keep the squares in place. It doesn't feel like a thimble but does the same trick. I also didn't have too much trouble getting used to a silicone thimble, probably because they're soft. They're great too. Enjoy your handquilting time!!greelyritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337031538589833151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-19670987318546392012011-08-28T15:41:31.786-05:002011-08-28T15:41:31.786-05:00I haven't done much hand quilting, but it'...I haven't done much hand quilting, but it's on my list of things to learn. I am impressed with your efforts!Jennhttp://www.littleshopostitches.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-63520147345696064942011-08-28T12:12:21.826-05:002011-08-28T12:12:21.826-05:00Well done! I heart hand quilting! So precious!Well done! I heart hand quilting! So precious!Pepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753626804568510860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-23645288555780111502011-08-28T10:40:59.290-05:002011-08-28T10:40:59.290-05:00Wow. I really wish I could hand quilt. And one d...Wow. I really wish I could hand quilt. And one day, I'll take the time to really learn it. Haven't gotten there yet. Good for you for doing it!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16842436821856738731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-67722354373335348042011-08-28T09:15:43.270-05:002011-08-28T09:15:43.270-05:00It's nice to have some hand work around, a th...It's nice to have some hand work around, a thimble is great, I forced myself to wear a thimble for a whole day to get used to it, and you will acquire a callus on your finger below. Hand quilting is a nice change of pace, and nice and warm in the winter. Your blog is always fun thanks!!!!jackienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-45976719601745935852011-08-28T08:35:23.927-05:002011-08-28T08:35:23.927-05:00OOOOOOh I am with ya on the hand quilting this wee...OOOOOOh I am with ya on the hand quilting this weekend friend! Trying to complete a huge flower on this top I finished the other day. Not the best looking,but I like it and it is the first time with regular thread and not floss! (hoping to get my hands on some Presencia finca soon)<br /><br />Have fun with stitching!!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06247447650956604911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-37404599491809836252011-08-28T08:09:09.032-05:002011-08-28T08:09:09.032-05:00Your stitches look great! Very small and even - y...Your stitches look great! Very small and even - you sure are good at it for not doing it very often! Hope it is as relaxing for you as it is for me - your blog is a treat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-83791695914451784672011-08-28T07:36:59.221-05:002011-08-28T07:36:59.221-05:00I just have to say that I LOVE this quilt! I think...I just have to say that I LOVE this quilt! I think it is my favorite of all your quilts..and that's saying alot!Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04169177502494898231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-41072673062588160722011-08-28T07:36:17.295-05:002011-08-28T07:36:17.295-05:00Love that. So pretty.Love that. So pretty.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945911444997924849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-492553318609186312011-08-28T06:22:47.917-05:002011-08-28T06:22:47.917-05:00It's looking good... the more you practice, th...It's looking good... the more you practice, the easier you'll find hand quilting to be. I LOVE to hand quilt, and don't feel right if I can't quilt even a little bit in each day. Keep it up!Caron at Michigan Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14781676744921488854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-67958187101070233682011-08-28T02:51:37.163-05:002011-08-28T02:51:37.163-05:00I only quilt by hand and I love, love, LOVE it. It...I only quilt by hand and I love, love, LOVE it. It calms my mind (which takes some doing, I admit). My hands, subsequently, look like....well, let's not get into that. Always use a thimble on your right middle finger and you could try some of those silicone stickers on the first two fingers of your left hand.....Happy quilting!Heleen Groothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07713665613409062238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-89402677870617705742011-08-28T01:59:17.999-05:002011-08-28T01:59:17.999-05:00I agree with all the other ladies- you need to get...I agree with all the other ladies- you need to get yourself a thimble!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902546150683095705noreply@blogger.com