This one does enlarge but the second one doesn't seem to want to.
This is the first that I have done of hand quilting. A few years ago I did take a class, one of only two classes that I have ever taken. The other one was to learn how to quilt by machine. I didn't have much luck with the hand quilting and I think the fact that the stencil was a bit complicated had a lot to do with it. It was a bit overwhelming. I was discouraged with it so for a long time I didn't even want to try it again but recently I have become interested in it again.
Not sure why when you click on it that it does not enlarge.
This time I chose much easier stencils to quilt. Well one of them is a bit difficult but I am doing OK on it. I am amazed at how quickly it has gone. I changed my needle three different times and thread three different times but now I think it is coming along. I am using a variegated thread that is a bit dark but I wanted to be able to see what I was doing. I would love to do a small white whole cloth quilt someday or to do some hand quilting on a small wall hanging. I am enjoying it and find it relaxing to do in the evening.
I know the stitches are a bit big but I hope they will get better with time and practice. I am also having problems with the knot at the end of the quilting. Can't seem to get it right. Starting is no problem but the end is not.
Guess I will get the hang of that too, I hope.
4 comments:
I think your hand quilting looks great! I think that even stitches (which you have) are more important than small stitches, at least at first. I like your new photo in your banner.
Your quilting is beautiful! I love that design. I agree, even stitches are more important than small stitches. (At least, that is what I tell myself! HA!) I really like the design you used!
Wow your hand quilting looks great. I'd love to take the time and do some handquilting. It takes practice too. So keep at it :-) Mayvbe one day I'll join you.
Jocelyn
http://happycottagequilter.blogspot.com/
It is great to have another hand quilter join the ranks. It looks great! Keep at it!
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