After a slow start on hand quilting the Dancing Plus quilt top this week, I think I'm on the right track.
I've never used a hoop for hand quilting before, but on this quilt, things weren't going well, and I had to rip out some rows of stitching. So I went and bought a 14 inch hoop and changed my stitching design idea.
The background of this quilt is pretty busy, so it's hard to show the quilting,
but I am stitching an X through the plusses and a horizontal line through the rectangles.
I've had to do some thinking and planning to figure which direction to go so that I don't have too many stops and starts. Not sure you can even tell, but I'm lightly marking the quilting lines with a Frixion pen.
Ready to go for some slow stitching on this Sunday!
Sharing at Kathy's Quilts.
18 comments:
Looks great, Diann!
Years ago I bought a Morgan hoop on a stand. Never got the knack of it. I have a couple of small projects I plan to hand quilt. Maybe it's time to give it another try.
Well I think it looks wonderful! Have a great slow stitching day!
Looks like you are off to a good start. Good luck with your big hoop. I wonder how the Q-Snaps would be for quilting - I like them for embroidery and cross stitch. Libby's Morgan hoop sounds interesting too.
Looking great! So fun to visit all of those fun fabrics as you stitch.
About 40 years ago I tried hand quilting in a hoop, it was a disaster. I had no idea what I was doing and I had so many puckers. I ripped it all and got rid of the hoop and tied the quilt! So I send you good wishes for success with yours:)
I like quilting in a hoop. This quilt looks like it is just about the right size for it. I think you quilt plan is perfect for those pluses. Enjoy your stitching.
It’s a beauty, Diann!
When I first started quilting I always used a hoop. Now I have gotten out of practice and have to relearn how to do it!
I think the hoop I had when I started was 14 inches I always loved it :) I always started in the middle of the quilt and worked my way out
I love this quilt and am so happy you are hand quilting this treasure! Great idea to lightly mark the stitching lines. I also use a 14" hoop and love it!
It looks great to me. I've never done hand quilting and not sure I'd like to either.
Glad you were able to find a hoop that size. Hope it works well for you. The stitching is looking great. Sometimes I use a hera tool to mark straight lines. It just makes a crease in the fabric. Have a good Sunday.
Great project to work on. I am not used to using a hoop either. But then again I rarely hand quilt.
LOVE your Dancing Plus quilt, Diann! The fabrics you have chosen are such fun and a delight to the eyes. I think your quilting plan sounds great. Enjoy your hand quilting.
I admire those who can hand-quilt. That is not a skill set I possess. Love the quilt top!
I have hand-quilted precisely three projects (two in 1974 and one in 1999). I admire your ability to do so. And, as I said earlier, I do like your plus design.
Your hand stitches look great, Diann! Very even which is most important. Have fun!
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