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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rae
MN
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 Posted - Mar 11 2009 : 07:56:27 AM
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I want to learn hand quilting. Any suggestions on good books. I enjoy sitting on the couch doing hand work kind of stuff. Thanks
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Mar 11 2009 : 12:45:00 PM
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I don't hand quilt myself but I hear Jenny Byers is the hand quilting queen. I know she has several books out so you might want to check them out.
Audrey
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Chris
No. IL
USA
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Posted - Mar 11 2009 : 6:39:01 PM
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I thought the book by Carla J. Hassel, 'You Can Be A Super Quilter' was a good book to
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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doglady
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tina
Howard
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 11 2009 : 7:28:59 PM
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Hi Rae,
The best place that I learned to quilt was joining a local quilting group. I have been shown how to draft patterns, putting colors together, finishing quilt tops, and hand quilting. The pitch-in lunches are great and you'll meet some very interesting ladies. It's also a time that will help you relax and enjoy life. Good Luck. PS The cost is usually a very small amount yearly.
Tina
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Canadian farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lori
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - Mar 12 2009 : 05:57:15 AM
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The book I started learning from was "Quilter's Complete Guide" by Marianne Fons & Liz Porter. It's a great starting point, but it really does help to join a group & quilt with others.
You may find you have to experiment with different thimbles, and it's best to get your stitches consistent in length first, and after you get that mastered, then concentrate on trying to make them smaller.
Too bad you don't live closer, the quilting group I belong to is desperate for some more members!
Lori
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2009 : 06:38:39 AM
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Hi Rae,
I have Jinny Beyer's 'Quilting By Hand' (Simple Stitches, Exqusite Quilts) and it is the most amazing book that I have ever had on sewing a quilt completely by hand. She takes you through every single step and answers just about any question that you could possibly have. If you are looking to make quilts completely by hand, I highly recommend it.
Take care and let us know how it goes!
Farmgirl #170
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StasiaSpins
True Blue Farmgirl
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Stasia
Augusta (Eau Claire)
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 10:36:10 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Marcy
I have Jinny Beyer's 'Quilting By Hand' (Simple Stitches, Exqusite Quilts) and it is the most amazing book that I have ever had on sewing a quilt completely by hand. She takes you through every single step and answers just about any question that you could possibly have. If you are looking to make quilts completely by hand, I highly recommend it.
I learned hand piecing and quilting from that book, and I could not agree more! I have a number of books on hand quilting and not only is that one the best and most complete in terms of information, but it is simply beautiful to look at.
She also has a very "can-do!" attitude, and doesn't come across as a "Quiltzilla."
ETA: It is JINNY Beyer, and her website is: http://www.jinnybeyer.com/
http://YarnAndABarn.blogspot.com
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carrie
Canada
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Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 11:12:25 PM
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Hand quilting is practice practice. Machine quilting is faster but a hand one is nicer. Good luck and show us pics of your progress. What were you thinking for your first project?
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rae
MN
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Posted - Mar 14 2009 : 06:21:36 AM
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I am not sure yet what I will use, just looking and getting ideas right now. Looking for something fairly simple yet will learn a lot from it kind of thing. I have a book with just blocks in it which is nice.
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
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