Truth! great tutorial! If you want a more precise look, you’ll need a template or stencil. I can’t believe how big she has gotten! I started quilting on a domestic machine. Thank you for a wonderful tutorial!! I couldn’t find the leather thimble so I made myself one and guess what? They also gave wonderful products and a knowledgeable staff. thanks, Missy. What kind of thread are you using? Poke the tip of your needle out where you will begin stitching and pull your thread through. It’s all wabi-sabi hand quilting. Also, aside from a basic running stitch seen here, you could chain stitch for a “solid” line look rather than a “dashed” line. Is the machine flat in the table or above the table. Who is that sweet little thing holding up that whole quilt all by herself? You’ve totally converted me!! I have it on a quilting frame so will loosen the tension on it to get the rocking motion. I learned by trial and error. When you hand quilt and do not machine quilt at all, is there an amount of stitches per inch. I’m also interested to see the size of the stitch, and the associated gap, I think I have been trying to make the stitch, and gap, too small which is making life really tricky! Just stitch in place a few times back and forth to make sure your thread is secure, and bury your thread if you prefer (or not!). Thanks!! I received a question about quilting  a large quilt on a home sewing machine, and while it was on my mind I thought I’d post a few tips for quilting a large quilt! I agree with you, practice before starting in on a king size quilt. Thanks again for all your advice, just from watching the video I can tell hand quilting will be quicker than I assumed! As for basting, I’ve had a couple of large quilts basted on a long arm, then quilted them myself. haha! Thanks. I loved reading this, as I am far from an experienced machine quilter. I don’t have access to a long-arm quilter in the New England area where I live – do you or any of your commenters know of one? The thicker threads don’t seem to have the same tangle problem. Another option is just to mend the tears. Thanks! I’ve got several quilt tops done and ready to be quilted so I think I’ll start on one of those. First you should decide whether to quilt it yourself or not. Oh my word, I’ve been doing it wrong for years! Sometimes I recommend products, and if you click on those links, I may earn a small commission. I’m already looking for my next project to start. As much as I love picking fabric, piecing on my machine and even (can it be?) You have really inspired me. Let your fans know if you ever do it! I learned a lot and have been quilting for a long time. Quilts can be sent to Missouri Star Quilt Company. Love this video. Do you use the same colour thread for the entire quilt? Thank you Allison! Thanks so much for the video tutorial AND thank you for adding the written instructions and links. I’ve done a wabi-sabi Baptist fan design a couple times. A fleece backing sounds heavenly today…what a great idea! The dining room is faaar far away from my sewing area next to the kitchen haha, If you have the room get yourself a ping pong table (craigslist – $75.00)…sure helps when doing basting (I swear by spray basting) and for doing your quilting…I got the table when I was making a T-shirt quilt for my sister and we’ve used it for more things than quilting…right now it has about a bushel of hazelnuts drying on top and using it for storage underneath…, My husband loved this comment Peggy…he wants a Ping Pong table! I loved your video and it was very helpful-this may be a silly question but when you’re hand stitching, do you attach all of the pieces together at once or do you sew the fabric together first then add the batting/backing? I was wondering if you have tips for taking care of your hands and wrists while you’re stitching all these lines! If you plan really dense quilting, grab a second ball just to be safe. In addition to wearing a thimble (or two) that fits well, I suggest doing different wrist stretches as needed. It’s also a great reason to grow your thread stash. First off–you are adorable and have beautiful skin!!! I’m new to quilting and falling in love with the various patterns, techniques and fabrics. Great advice! It’s from last year’s collection and after searching around online, I’m having the hardest time locating some in stock. You can see examples in my Maypole pillow and pink Fly away quilt. Congratulations! However, if you continue reading, you'll find all of the links I reference in the video. Great question and that is something I meant to cover, so I’m glad you bring it up. Very helpful and practical tips. ⠀ A contrasting color of thread and the thicker it is, the more it pops, and the more it’s noticeable. Hello, when you machine stitch in the ditch or adjacent to the ditch, are you using a sewing machine or a long arm quilting machine? Many of you already know how much I love diving into our shared quilt history and learning about our wonderful Quilt Mothers who laid the foundation for us. The quilt pattern featured in this tutorial is Reflections. Great tip! Do you have any advice on how often you should change your needle? When making a quilt, you first sew the quilt top together completely. Also, did you start in the middle and work your way out and what did you use to mark those perfect semi-circles? Yes…taking breaks is so important! Great tips! Sashiko is a beautiful stitching technique, so I’m sure I’ll dust them off for another try soon. I’ve been hand quilting for years and I learned a lot from it still. Then use pins to go over everything again and make sure it’s all very secure. I have a multicolored quilt made up of 2″ squares on an angle backed with off white muslin…..if I hand quilt it with thread to match the squares won’t the back look kinda janky? Begin inserting your needle into your quilt top. Breaking it up into sections makes it less overwhelming and easier to handle under the machine. You can read more about quilt marking tools here. Let me know if you would like to see some pics of some of my work. I’m assuming the sashing is a solid color so you will be able to see the stitching? You’ll get a knot with a little tail. So far, I have anxiety about that and I have not attempted fully. I just make sure my knots are secure in the beginning and end. The really good part, though, is that the quilt turned out to be beautiful! How to create a hand sewn quilt Thread your needle, and cut the thread at about 18-24” of length. Thank you, It took me a more than a week to quilt it. You can learn more about that here. Do you have any suggestions for your second favorite thimble to use? A Brief and Entertaining History of Polka Dots, The 5 Types & Sizes of Hand Quilting Needles, Quilt Marking Tools: Different Ways to Draw Guidelines, Bohemian Garden Quilt (Pattern Available). Would that be too busy? thread in my machine unless I want a fancy look like I did here with 12 wt. I know practice practice…. I think I understand .. Yes, I can confirm that I used no machine quilting on that Fly Away quilt. Because of this, I recommend trying a few different kinds of each notion and then deciding for yourself what is the most comfortable. After a lazy weekend my house is a dumpster fire.. And just like that...time for Christmas! Block tutorial can be found here (click here). It’s a pleasure to watch you do your thing. Love your comment about fussing over perfection…so good! Oh! No question is silly, but I’m not sure I totally understand what you’re asking, so let me know if this response doesn’t make sense. Thanks! Once the top is finished you baste the three layers of the “quilt sandwich” together. Hi! I have three ‘unfancy’ sewing machines, all in the Singer family, and have quilted small pieces with them but been too timid to try larger ones. I love the chunkiness of the stitches – and the style really seems to demand the kind of slight irregularities and wonkiness I love so much. Or is batting preferred no matter what? You can do it with regular 40 wt. This is so great! Then use pins to go over everything again and make sure it’s all very secure. I’m wondering if you need the machine to be flush to quilt such a big quilt? So many colors! Learned lots of lessons. , Hand quilting is all about touch and what feels right. Love this comment! Once I started FMQ their quilts, approximately 40″ x 50″, my skills improved tremendously over time. The sashing is done in stripes with a tiny bit of white. Starting Quilting To start quilting, place the quilt under the walking foot and manually or with an up down button move the threaded needle down and up. But I'm getting ahead of myself... You've tied your knot and trimmed your little thread tail. Just as the name implies, a large stitch size sets this technique apart. Once the knot is underneath the quilt top, I like to rub it into the batting layer a bit so that the knot gets nicely tangled in the fibers of the batting. Use a table or ironing board, or whatever you have that can support the quilt to the left and back of the machine. I am currently hand quilting my first quilt! […] at Cluck Cluck Sew posted just last week about quilting large quilts. However, if you check out one of my recent projects, my Shine quilt, I used a different coordinating thread color in each block! Your video is so helpful! How I Learned to Hand Quilt with the Mod Mountains Pattern - Suzy Quilts, The Reflections Quilt Pattern: A Modern Strip Quilt - Suzy Quilts, Your Guide to Finding the Best Thimble - Suzy Quilts, https://www.fabricworm.com/jadeforbifao6.html, https://www.fabricworm.com/mbs-mineral.html, https://www.fabric.com/buy/ef-289/kona-cotton-ice-frappe, How to Sew Curves in a Quilt - Suzy Quilts, The 5 Types & Sizes of Hand Quilting Needles - Suzy Quilts, A Field of Wildflowers: The Perennial Quilt Pattern - Suzy Quilts, baste the three layers of the “quilt sandwich” together, Free Quilted Tote Bag Tutorial Using the Modern Fans Pattern, Tutorial: How to Insert an Exposed Zipper into a Pillow - Suzy Quilts, https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/product_images/FS2180TP%20Center%20Stage-VERSION%202.pdf, Quilt Tying Tutorial: How to Tie a Quilt with Yarn or Embroidery Thread - Suzy Quilts, Quilt Tying Tutorial: How to Tie a Quilt with Yarn or Embroidery Thread, How to Sew a Quilted Coat: Tips and Tools. Your advice is clear and encouraging and I may try a larger one. Hi Suzy! Either way, if you hand stitch with a quilt hoop, or machine quilt, you want to begin in the center of the quilt and stitch, working your way outward. ‘ Good for you… keep up the good work…, I knew someone would say they like the Sashiko needles! This isn't the largest quilt ever, but it is a nice video about a way to handle all the bulk. Makes no difference, After sewing with such dark moody colors I was in. I learned so much. Hi Suzy. As opposed to a back stitch? I had two questions. Greetings from Germany! Everyone should quilt one huge quilt themselves at least once, and it’s pretty awesome to make a big quilt from start to finish by yourself! https://suzyquilts.com/quilt-marking-tools/, What are your Favorite Hand Quilting Resources? Such a difference in your muscle tension when the rubber grippers work to hold the quilt in place and move it along, instead of your gripping and tensing your muscles! I even quilted the borders separately and added them afterwards. I have started a quilt for my granddaughter and I have been doing it wrong. I use a ping pong table for spray basting. The gray and white stripe is actually a duvet cover from IKEA. I never in a million years thought I would ever “hand quilt” something but I decided this was one I would cherish forever and decided to go for it. When machine quilting I bump my stitch length up from a 2.5 to a 3. I’m just starting to think about quilting and would love to try hand-stitching first before committing to purchasing a machine, so I was wondering if you have any blog posts or tips about hand-stitching the quilt top? I have a size 5 and that seems too big. I would like to know the plaid fabrics and the gold dot used in the quilt in the video. Like all my projects, I’m learning as I go and am too stupid to be intimidated. Wool batting really shows off your stitches because of its puffiness and the bamboo batting is light with an amaaazing drape. I just finished hand quilting a Christmas quilt for our bed. Your work is sooo beautiful! She’s similar to me in that she sends most large quilts out for longarming if possible (the […]. ⠀ Corey uses a Big Stitch Hand Quilting technique designed to quilt easily and make a statement at the same time. On my next quilt I will think about doing half and half and progress with your phantastic tips. I think a running stitch will be best for your hand quilting project. Have you release it yet? Thanks for sharing all your knowledge on hand quilting. I love the way the colors show up…tiny quilt stitches are more about texture. That’s my Reflections quilt and I actually haven’t written the pattern yet. You could use that as batting, however, if you want your stitches to have dimension and be well seen, I recommend some thin batting – maybe a bamboo blend. 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