I am using my small frames which I like very much.
Oh! but the SORE fingers!!!! :)
I really want to master this as I find it so relaxing.
My stitches are not even and some of my stitch lines are crooked but I will enjoy seeing this piece as I progess in this art... that is....I hope I progress ...):
It looks wonderful! I tried hand quilting and flopped miserably at it. Ugh. You have the patience of a saint. I'm way over eager to see the project done.
ReplyDeleteYou work wonderfully;looks great. It really makes a different look when you handquilt. I almost never do,only very small projects. Good luck to you,Happy Quilting (handQ,that is) :-)
ReplyDeleteHand quilting just takes practice. I think you are doing very well for just starting. I no longer use a Q-Snap frame but that is what I started with.
ReplyDeleteThe imperfections make it a treasure.When I hand quilt I feel like I am the master of the project. Don't beat yourself up over it. You work is lovely and only you know where the little troubled spots are. Keep up the good work. Chris
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is so lovely! I do not have enough patience to hand quilt.
ReplyDeleteJoan - applause, applause! It looks wonderful. I want to hand quilt so badly but I simply don't take the time to practice.
ReplyDeleteIt looks marvelous Joan! I tried hand quilting, but really lack the skill. ;-) ...oh and the patience might be another thing lacking. LOL :-)) Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI think your stitching looks fantastic! Hand quilting is something that I have been thinking a lot about here lately, just not brave enough to try it yet :)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Joan - we're always our own worst critics (sigh)! Honestly - it looks as pretty as Agnes' quilts! Way to jump out and learn something new! I'm so proud of ya!
ReplyDeleteJoan it's so beautiful! Yes you will progress - you just can't help it. I don't use a frame or hoop, but my fingers get sore too - I use an adhesive leather thimble and it works great. It's just a dot of leather.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks so beautiful! The colours are great! The hand quilting looks perfect! ♥
ReplyDeleteYou are off to an excellent start. Your stitching is popping those stars and bringing this sweet quilt to life. Love it! :-D
ReplyDeleteWow! It's turning out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteOh your work is beautiful. The thoughts of sitting and enjoying doing hand stitching sounds so wonderful/relaxing. And then to have something so exquiste to show for all your time is really rewarding.
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