My favorite quilt was the one I made for my daughter in law as she was battling Lymphoma at age 30. It was a signature block, where there were over 140 squares for family and friends to sign. I found she has so many friends and is surrounded by so much love ❤. Happy to say, she is cancer free 😊
When I had cancer at age 41, the women in my guild each made me a block. When I was recovering and couldn’t do too much, I put them together. It gave me purpose beyond simple survival. I’m sure it helped boost my weakened immune system. I am a 20 year survivor this past May.
I'm a hand quilter. I started quilting in 2016, and never could get the hang of machine quilting. No matter how much basting I use, My layers always shift, and I end up with a giant mess. I eventually tried hand quilting in late 2019, and absolutely fell in love. With thick 8 weight thread, and big stitches, 4st/inch, I can finish a queen size quilt in 10 days. Not only that, but the repetitive, rhythmic movements of hand quilting really helped me during the COVID-19 pandemic. I always preferred hand work over machine work, so the few quilts I hand quilted are some of my most prized possession..
I am currently doing big stitch quilting on a medallion quilt. I am using 12 wt. Perle cotton and size 9 crewel needles. You are absolutely right about getting a rhythm going. But I am not as fast you are!
@@KelleysQuiltsandCruises Speed has nothing to do with it. Take your time, and have fun. As long as you are enjoying the process, that's all that matters..
My favorite quilting method is any kind of hand stitch. My Grandmother on my Mom's side used the "tacking" method. My Grandmother on my Dad's side used the "straight hand stitch" method. Both of them made beautiful quilts all of their lives. In fact, my Dad is the one that gave me my first hand sewing lesson when I was 14 years old. With quilting, crocheting, and sewing, I am able to keep their memories alive... it makes my soul happy... and the sound of the sewing machine puts the babies to sleep, so that is a plus! :D
My problem isn't quilting a small piece like this, its when you are trying to manouvre a double quilt or larger under the machine. I have done a large throw doing free motion which I really enjoy, but it is such hard work. My last one I hand quilted and quite enjoyed that but am using a quilt as you go method with my current project. I agree with those bent pins, they are so good. There is also a tool available to make using them even easier. Goos video though.
I grew up with the tied quilts my grandmother made. The favourite one we kids all competed to have on our beds was one that had an old wool blanket as the batting. So cozy and warm! When a blanket wore out it was put into a quilt, so it wasn't thrown out and wasted.
I’ve been quilting for over 30 years and have never ‘sent a quilt out’ to be quilted! Quilting in the ditch, corner to corner, free motion quilting is easy and doesn’t cost hundreds of dollars extra. It’s all part of quilting.
I am really liking your new format of teaching! Not only do you have great kids for us, but also providing us great education. I hope you gain more subscribers with this new format. I love when you show us the make up of the block and now you’re adding more to my abilities by discussing techniques. All my love to you and your team.
I am unable to hand stitch because of my eyes and arthritis so these methods are great for most but not all. The method I found that works the best for me, especially for larger quilts, is the Quilt as you Go method. You make a square, block or section of the quilt, quilt it then add another section & quilt it. I have made 2 Queen size quilts on my regular Viking Machine using this method with ease!
That's the beautiful thing about quilting; there are so many options that can work for everyone! 🥰 Glad you found something that works for you so you can continue to make beautiful quilts.
I'm a new quilter, I just wanted to say Thank You so much for thoroughly explaining each step in each process, as well as why. Many quilting videos tend to whiz through so quick without explaining the process, the equipment, or even needle size and why you're using "that" needle. I get so over whelmed and confused. Even being able to stop and pause doesn't help if they don't explain it properly. So here's just a Huge HUGE THANK YOU! I look forward to watching more of your videos. ❤
Showing machine quilting on a small sample isn’t as helpful as a demonstration on a throw or twin sized quilt would be. Learning how to manipulate that much bulk, in the machine, is what I (and probably others) need to see.
Oh how brave you are. Ive never actually seen anyone do that! Everyone demos w one little item and what's the use? I can free motion or use templates to quilt on a placemat. But as for an adult quilt of any size? Well, I can sort of hold it . . .😂
I can’t get my brain to stitch in the ditch so I quilt several threads to the side. Have a quilt I’ve been thinking about hand tying. I feel more confident, thanks to you!
If your new to hand quilting you might consider the color of the backing of your quilt, with regards to the color of your quilting thread. If you plan on quilting with a dark color thread, using a dark colored backing helps disguise those uneven stitches that might be super obvious on a much lighter fabric
I saw an interesting technique for tacking a quilt. Instead of tying, mark as you would for tying, but put underneath your pressure foot and sew a small box. The new machines are capable of sewing sideways. Sew sideways 5-6 stitches, forward 5-6 stitches, sideways and reverse. You have made a tiny box. Move to the next mark. And do it again!
Thank you for this video. I am thrilled to learn these different ways. I am so happy you spoke of tiger tape, I have had a roll for a couple years and never knew what it was for. YEA..I have a new tool.
Another option is quilt as you go. Takes some thought process but gives excellent results. I have made many😊 have also hand tied, and line quilted. All have turned out nice😊
Quilt As You Go seems to be a forgotten choice and u agree it is t really hard - just takes a different thought process. There are some wonderful books available with a few different ways to do QAYG - I happen to have several!!! Thanks for the reminder - and I do think this technique can be used with Fabric Cafe patterns with maybe just a few adjustments.
I think I have a "Quilt as you Go" book somewhere around here from back in the day. That seems like a good idea for some quilts. Need to refresh my memory.
I use a slightly different hand tying method, from my grandmother. I stitch the tacking stitch leaving the long end, but then just continue to the next tacking stitch, and so on, until the whole quilt has the tack stitches. Then clip halfway between and tie the ends as you did, and trim the ends. I just find it super quick. As for hand quilting, I love that you're including both that and tying as options, as well as the machine quilting. I just lap quilt with no hoop, after hand basting the whole quilt on my floor or dining table. It's lovely to see such explanations for beginners, as well as refreshing memories for more experienced quilters. Thank you.
Excellent video!! I would love to use the stitch in the ditch method using my sewing machine, but am wondering if you can suggest some methods to shift larger quilts while you are using your sewing machine. I can imagine it could get a little bulky and difficult to manage. Any suggestions?
I am a hand quilter usually. When I was younger I did the tiny stitches coveted around here, with a quilting thread and hoop. Now that I'm older I use perle cotton and larger running stitches and love the look. I have some projects coming up that the stitch in the ditch and the tying might be better choices. Thank you for demonstrating all three. This is a very handy video to keep referring to.
I am so grateful to you for this video. I have a number of quilts that need to be quilted but at 78 finances do not cover the costs involved and your tips have solved my dilemma. Thank you so much.
Thank you Fran, you have made my day with this tutorial video. I have several quilt tops but did not know where or how to start to get them quilt. I can’t afford to send out to a longarmer. Sewing machine machine here I come.😂😂.
You can also tie to the back, making the front less busy. Simply pin the tie spots from the front, turn entire quilt to back, use pins to do first stitches, tie and trim. I also use long threads, don't finish tying and trimming, running from one tie point to another, cut half way between tie points and can then move to a comfortable chair to tie and trim. Works great and is a bit faster when you "batch" steps Just suggestion!
Fran. Great, Great idea to show us how to quilt our quilts. I'll be trying all three ways on my next quilts. You explained perfectly and showing where to find the necessary tools should you need to purchase it was a great idea. Thank you so much.
Thanks for a great step by step video on these 3 methods of hand quilting. I especially like that you are relaxed in allowing the hand stitching to not be perfect. Too many people get turned off by those that insist it must be done a certain way. Quilts finished are much loved no matter the way you complete them!
For hand tying, my great aunt and many other ladies who have given us quilts used yarn. I honestly prefer the look and feel of yarn over such thin thread.
I've always wanted a bigger quilt pattern from you guys. So I am thrilled with a 5-yard quilt patterns. Not only does it allow you to make a bigger quilt, it allows for additional fabrics. I'm really excited how about this new book.
I’ve always done my own quilting because I feel as though if you send it out to a long arm, then, it’s not my work. I don’t understand how someone would work so hard to make a quilt then send it out to someone else to finish. I do my own. Great video. Thank you
When you do any of the stitching methods, do you start in the middle of the quilt and work your way outward or do you start at one edge and work across to the other edge?
Morning - I enjoy your videos. I do both machine and hand quilting. For machine quilting, I really enjoy rulerwork (I'm just not coordinated enough for regular free motion quilting). The rulers/templates help me to get a consistent design. When hand quilting, I don't use a hoop at all. I prefer to just hold the quilt in my lap. I do use thimbles -- 3 of them! I use a plastic finger on my pointer finger under the quilt, a metal thimble on my middle top hand finder to push the needle, and a leather thimble on my top pointer finger to help pull the needle through if a bit tight. I prefer spray basting for both machine and hand quilting and use SpraynBond Basting Adhesive. It holds very well and does not have the toxic smell of other brands. Just goes to show that are many ways to get the same job done and whatever works best for you is the one to use. No quilting police! Have a gerat day!
Thanks so much for your great video. I've been sewing and piecing together quilt tops for years, but am now just learning to quilt on my home machine. My first attempt was pretty much a disaster. And since I used my machine's fancy quilt stitch that mimic's hand quilting -- plus I used transparent top thread -- which required a higher thread tension, it seems near impossible to rip the quilting out. Once I've figured out how to do that, I'm going to hand quilt using the running stitch you mentioned. What I loved about your video is your easy to understand instructions AND that you listed links to all the supplies you used (which I have just ordered.) I subscribed to your channel and book marked your page. I plan on learning more from you.
Your a great teacher. I don’t want to tell how many years I’ve been quilting but I didn’t know about the knots for hand sewing. Thanks for the demonstration love your teaching❤❤❤❤
I love to hand quilt using mostly a running stitch. It’s very relaxing to me to hand quilt while watching YouTUBE videos. In fact I learned to quill from watching videos. I looked up Quilt In A Day on YouTUBE and binge watched for several days. From there I went to Missouri Star and binge watched Jenny. I believe it has been close to ten years since that time. I have always done simple quilts, mainly because I don’t have the patience to cut all those small pieces just to reattach them back into yardage. I made a throw sized quilt for all my granddaughters and a special princess quilt which has been passed down to my great granddaughters. It’s on the third one naw. She is coming up on six years old now, so it will soon be passed to the younger ones who are almost two and almost one. I really need to do one for the boys, there are six of them. Wow! My fingers get sore just thinking about all that quilting!
Wow, thanks for sharing your journey, Shirley! We love our 3-yard quilt patterns because many of them don't require cutting smaller pieces to mark our quilts, and instead focus on creating larger strip assemblies that are sewn together. Makes it easier to manage 🥰 Good luck with all of your quilts for the boys!
I grew up using the yarn tie off method with my Mother. I've gotta make one soon using this method in hot memory. Thanks for the techniques and memories. Be Blessed
Thanks for this video, Fran. I especially like how you finish offf. I do not want to quilt by check book so do mine by my home machine. I'm rather wonky so genereally to a cross hatch or serpentine stitch. i have been using pool noodles to baste my quilt and have found they fit nicely in the throat of my machine so it the quilt is not flopping all over. Never make more than a lap size so the THRee yard Quilts are perfect!
My mother and grandmother always used yarn to tie off quilts as they used old army blankets and etc. for batting so the quilts were quite thick. I did have some quilts machine quilted by a person but he that passed away so plan on either using my sewing machine or trying to hand quilt the three I have ready to be finished. Appreciate your showing three different ways to quilt. When I was little there was usually a quilt frame set up in our large living room during the winter months.
The only time I tied a project was about 44 years ago when I made a changing pad for my son. I first used a regular granny knit in the corners of a few squares and then the ,Ishtar bulb went off and I changed to a square knot. I’ve the several years of washing quite a lot, the granny knots came out quickly but the square knots never did. I can’t remember if I saved this or not - it may still be in a box somewhere after we moved to a different state back in 2003!
@@sandybruce9092 = I hand tied a quilt over 20 years ago and not one of the ties have failed. I don't know what kind of knot they were. I only know one way to make a knot.
Her explanation is really good. Just a thought, years ago I tied a few little kids quilts with yarn, rather than thread. They were pretty much indestructible.
The bent safety pins are on my list to purchase, I can see how they would make the process easier. I tend to not do stitch in the ditch, my corners aren't perfect enough! I find it easier to quilt in a pattern that isn't quite as dependent on perfect blocks. Great video and I haven't even watched the whole thing yet!
Another quilter I follow doesn't recommend SITD for beginners and she made good points. I don't like the idea of putting extra stress on the seam even though I know plenty of people do it!
I'm a hand quilter. It really helps me de-stress. I found some bent safety pins without the loop at the end - love them! Finished my first tied quilt last week - a flannel throw with a minky backing. Really liked the result, especially considering the thickness I was dealing with.
Thank you Fran for the visual instructions. Question? Do you press once quilt is sandwiched? Your seams and quilt look so perfect👍 Mine never ☹ I usually do straight line quilting or zig zag over seams or hand tie. Thank you for the example of hand tying,I do mine only going through fabric once and knotting twice. I know there are no quilt police but great to see how others do things. Thank you again😊
So glad you've included a segment on tying a quilt. I've used this method most often when making my quilts as it keeps the cost of the whole quilt reasonable for me. Thank you for your great videos and ideas. Judy, Boise, Idaho.
My favorite quilt was the one I made for my daughter in law as she was battling Lymphoma at age 30. It was a signature block, where there were over 140 squares for family and friends to sign. I found she has so many friends and is surrounded by so much love ❤. Happy to say, she is cancer free 😊
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When I had cancer at age 41, the women in my guild each made me a block. When I was recovering and couldn’t do too much, I put them together. It gave me purpose beyond simple survival. I’m sure it helped boost my weakened immune system. I am a 20 year survivor this past May.
Wonderful news!
I'm a hand quilter. I started quilting in 2016, and never could get the hang of machine quilting. No matter how much basting I use, My layers always shift, and I end up with a giant mess. I eventually tried hand quilting in late 2019, and absolutely fell in love. With thick 8 weight thread, and big stitches, 4st/inch, I can finish a queen size quilt in 10 days. Not only that, but the repetitive, rhythmic movements of hand quilting really helped me during the COVID-19 pandemic. I always preferred hand work over machine work, so the few quilts I hand quilted are some of my most prized possession..
What’s your needle of choice?
@@susanivey8853 For 8wt thread, Cotton darners No 5. For 12wt, cotton darners No 7..
I am currently doing big stitch quilting on a medallion quilt. I am using 12 wt. Perle cotton and size 9 crewel needles. You are absolutely right about getting a rhythm going. But I am not as fast you are!
@@KelleysQuiltsandCruises Speed has nothing to do with it. Take your time, and have fun. As long as you are enjoying the process, that's all that matters..
Birdie batting..stickers fabric without basting
My favorite quilting method is any kind of hand stitch. My Grandmother on my Mom's side used the "tacking" method. My Grandmother on my Dad's side used the "straight hand stitch" method. Both of them made beautiful quilts all of their lives. In fact, my Dad is the one that gave me my first hand sewing lesson when I was 14 years old. With quilting, crocheting, and sewing, I am able to keep their memories alive... it makes my soul happy... and the sound of the sewing machine puts the babies to sleep, so that is a plus! :D
I consider them survival skills
My problem isn't quilting a small piece like this, its when you are trying to manouvre a double quilt or larger under the machine. I have done a large throw doing free motion which I really enjoy, but it is such hard work. My last one I hand quilted and quite enjoyed that but am using a quilt as you go method with my current project. I agree with those bent pins, they are so good. There is also a tool available to make using them even easier. Goos video though.
I grew up with the tied quilts my grandmother made. The favourite one we kids all competed to have on our beds was one that had an old wool blanket as the batting. So cozy and warm! When a blanket wore out it was put into a quilt, so it wasn't thrown out and wasted.
Those were the best😊
I’ve been quilting for over 30 years and have never ‘sent a quilt out’ to be quilted! Quilting in the ditch, corner to corner, free motion quilting is easy and doesn’t cost hundreds of dollars extra. It’s all part of quilting.
Thank you, very helpful,!
I tried to stitch in the ditch with my very first quilt. It was so hard! I ended up stitching along the ditch.
Yes, another UA-cam quilter doesn't recommend sitd for beginners.
Me too! It’s hard to stay in the “ditch”!!
this is the best video on hand quilting I have seen.
Wow, thank you so much! Glad you found it helpful! 🥰
May I ask why you don't use a walking foot to machine quilt?
Fran , you are not only a wonderful teacher, but an inspiring one too!
I am really liking your new format of teaching! Not only do you have great kids for us, but also providing us great education. I hope you gain more subscribers with this new format. I love when you show us the make up of the block and now you’re adding more to my abilities by discussing techniques. All my love to you and your team.
I am unable to hand stitch because of my eyes and arthritis so these methods are great for most but not all. The method I found that works the best for me, especially for larger quilts, is the Quilt as you Go method. You make a square, block or section of the quilt, quilt it then add another section & quilt it. I have made 2 Queen size quilts on my regular Viking Machine using this method with ease!
That's the beautiful thing about quilting; there are so many options that can work for everyone! 🥰 Glad you found something that works for you so you can continue to make beautiful quilts.
You didn't mention using a walking foot. I always use it when doing quilting. Thanks for all your information.
What a great tutorial on hand quilting, never tried and it looks so relaxing!
I'm a new quilter, I just wanted to say Thank You so much for thoroughly explaining each step in each process, as well as why. Many quilting videos tend to whiz through so quick without explaining the process, the equipment, or even needle size and why you're using "that" needle. I get so over whelmed and confused. Even being able to stop and pause doesn't help if they don't explain it properly. So here's just a Huge HUGE THANK YOU! I look forward to watching more of your videos. ❤
Yes! Exactly what she said!!! Thank you. ❤️❣️❤️
Showing machine quilting on a small sample isn’t as helpful as a demonstration on a throw or twin sized quilt would be. Learning how to manipulate that much bulk, in the machine, is what I (and probably others) need to see.
Oh how brave you are. Ive never actually seen anyone do that!
Everyone demos w one little item and what's the use? I can free motion or use templates to quilt on a placemat. But as for an adult quilt of any size? Well, I can sort of hold it . . .😂
You are correct. Having a larger quilt and rolling it up to fit in the machine is way more difficult
I can’t get my brain to stitch in the ditch so I quilt several threads to the side. Have a quilt I’ve been thinking about hand tying. I feel more confident, thanks to you!
I tie my threads in the back and use a needle to hide between the layers too. Made me feel good about what I do.
If your new to hand quilting you might consider the color of the backing of your quilt, with regards to the color of your quilting thread. If you plan on quilting with a dark color thread, using a dark colored backing helps disguise those uneven stitches that might be super obvious on a much lighter fabric
As a new quilter, this video was so very helpful! Thank you!!!
You are so welcome!
I saw an interesting technique for tacking a quilt. Instead of tying, mark as you would for tying, but put underneath your pressure foot and sew a small box. The new machines are capable of sewing sideways. Sew sideways 5-6 stitches, forward 5-6 stitches, sideways and reverse. You have made a tiny box. Move to the next mark. And do it again!
THANK YOU! You covered start to finish AND answered every question I had!!!
I'm so glad!
Thank you for this video. I am thrilled to learn these different ways. I am so happy you spoke of tiger tape, I have had a roll for a couple years and never knew what it was for. YEA..I have a new tool.
Another option is quilt as you go. Takes some thought process but gives excellent results. I have made many😊 have also hand tied, and line quilted. All have turned out nice😊
Quilt As You Go seems to be a forgotten choice and u agree it is t really hard - just takes a different thought process. There are some wonderful books available with a few different ways to do QAYG - I happen to have several!!! Thanks for the reminder - and I do think this technique can be used with Fabric Cafe patterns with maybe just a few adjustments.
I think I have a "Quilt as you Go" book somewhere around here from back in the day. That seems like a good idea for some quilts. Need to refresh my memory.
❤ finally found a teacher. I'm a 30-year quilter. Wonderful teacher thank you
Thank you, Jeanette! You're so kind 🥰 Glad it was helpful information.
Thanks ever sewww much for not only sharing your quilting tips but also giving us the confidence to TRY! 😄
You can do it! 💪🏼
Great video! I never knew how to use the clear foot with red lines and now I do! Thanks so much!
You are a great teacher! Lots of experience here coupled with your specific, detailed instruction and I am hooked. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Dawn! Glad you found it helpful 🥰
Thank you for the lessons in hand quilting.
You're very welcome!
I use a slightly different hand tying method, from my grandmother. I stitch the tacking stitch leaving the long end, but then just continue to the next tacking stitch, and so on, until the whole quilt has the tack stitches. Then clip halfway between and tie the ends as you did, and trim the ends. I just find it super quick.
As for hand quilting, I love that you're including both that and tying as options, as well as the machine quilting. I just lap quilt with no hoop, after hand basting the whole quilt on my floor or dining table.
It's lovely to see such explanations for beginners, as well as refreshing memories for more experienced quilters. Thank you.
Excellent video!! I would love to use the stitch in the ditch method using my sewing machine, but am wondering if you can suggest some methods to shift larger quilts while you are using your sewing machine. I can imagine it could get a little bulky and difficult to manage. Any suggestions?
I am a hand quilter usually. When I was younger I did the tiny stitches coveted around here, with a quilting thread and hoop. Now that I'm older I use perle cotton and larger running stitches and love the look. I have some projects coming up that the stitch in the ditch and the tying might be better choices. Thank you for demonstrating all three. This is a very handy video to keep referring to.
Nothing like hand quilted!! Thats what makes it a real quilt !!
I am so grateful to you for this video. I have a number of quilts that need to be quilted but at 78 finances do not cover the costs involved and your tips have solved my dilemma. Thank you so much.
So glad to hear that, Suzan. Best of luck! 🥰
Hello Fran great tips today on hand quilting. It's always good to see you demonstrating techniques. Looking forward to seeing more of your video's.
Love how you tied off the second method.
I love hand quilting , Fran. It is very relaxing.
Oh thank you sooo much!!! I really can’t afford to send mine out to have it professionally quilted… now maybe I’ll give it a try!! 😍
Yes!! You can do it!
Thank you Fran, you have made my day with this tutorial video. I have several quilt tops but did not know where or how to start to get them quilt. I can’t afford to send out to a longarmer. Sewing machine machine here I come.😂😂.
Glad it was helpful! Yes, there are many ways to quilt without needing to send it off to a longarmer 🙂
Thank you, Fran! such priceless teaching!! 🥰👌👍
You are so welcome!
Nice clear instructions. I am a long time quilter but always learn something new by watching tutorial videos. Glad that I found you, thank you!
Thank you so much Amy! We're glad that you found us as well 🥰
You can also tie to the back, making the front less busy. Simply pin the tie spots from the front, turn entire quilt to back, use pins to do first stitches, tie and trim. I also use long threads, don't finish tying and trimming, running from one tie point to another, cut half way between tie points and can then move to a comfortable chair to tie and trim. Works great and is a bit faster when you "batch" steps Just suggestion!
My favourite method which you demonstrated on this video was the last one of hand stitching! I’m going to try that on my next quilt! Thank you.
This was very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
Always learning something new from you gals. Keep up the good work.
Can’t wait to try these quilting methods! Thank you! ❤
Thank you ! So informative & helpful !
Thank you, Fran! I feel so pressured to send off my very beginner quilts which truly are not worth that expense.
This is so appreciated!
You are sew very welcome Christine! It will also be a great button on your beginner quilt journey. 🥰
Any quilt made with love is worth it, and your work is not inferior in value, just because it isn’t absolutely perfect. Plus, no one is perfect.
Fran. Great, Great idea to show us how to quilt our quilts. I'll be trying all three ways on my next quilts. You explained perfectly and showing where to find the necessary tools should you need to purchase it was a great idea. Thank you so much.
Thanks for a great step by step video on these 3 methods of hand quilting. I especially like that you are relaxed in allowing the hand stitching to not be perfect. Too many people get turned off by those that insist it must be done a certain way. Quilts finished are much loved no matter the way you complete them!
Great job and love how easy to follow the instructions! Thank you!
You are so welcome! So glad you found it helpful.
For hand tying, my great aunt and many other ladies who have given us quilts used yarn. I honestly prefer the look and feel of yarn over such thin thread.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. You explain the 3 methods thoroughly and in a way a beginner (me - lol) can understand! 😊
You are so welcome! Good luck Patty!
Excellent video Fran
Thank you so much Fran for all the help you are to us newbees as well as us who maybe taught themselves and you help makes them even more special.
I've always wanted a bigger quilt pattern from you guys. So I am thrilled with a 5-yard quilt patterns. Not only does it allow you to make a bigger quilt, it allows for additional fabrics. I'm really excited how about this new book.
Thank you for the WONDERFUL tutorial. You're very easy to follow.
Great video! I am a beginner and really learned a lot. Thanks so much!
I’ve always done my own quilting because I feel as though if you send it out to a long arm, then, it’s not my work. I don’t understand how someone would work so hard to make a quilt then send it out to someone else to finish. I do my own. Great video. Thank you
Thank you Fran that was very enlighting
Thank you, I learned a great deal.
I love quilting with end-to-end quilting designs on my embroidery machine.
I like to use a zipper foot to make it easy to get close to my stitch line. Super easy to see for stitch in the ditch method!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have been wanting to try to quilt on my sewing machine!
Thank you Fran for the step by step tutorial, your instructions are easy to follow.
Excellent tutorial showing different ways of quilting!
Really good instruction, very clear, easy to understand...thank you.
When you do any of the stitching methods, do you start in the middle of the quilt and work your way outward or do you start at one edge and work across to the other edge?
Hopefully Fran will have time to answer but I have always heard that you start in the middle.
❤Thank you Thank you Thank you ❤. This is what I needed to see!!
Morning - I enjoy your videos. I do both machine and hand quilting. For machine quilting, I really enjoy rulerwork (I'm just not coordinated enough for regular free motion quilting). The rulers/templates help me to get a consistent design. When hand quilting, I don't use a hoop at all. I prefer to just hold the quilt in my lap. I do use thimbles -- 3 of them! I use a plastic finger on my pointer finger under the quilt, a metal thimble on my middle top hand finder to push the needle, and a leather thimble on my top pointer finger to help pull the needle through if a bit tight. I prefer spray basting for both machine and hand quilting and use SpraynBond Basting Adhesive. It holds very well and does not have the toxic smell of other brands. Just goes to show that are many ways to get the same job done and whatever works best for you is the one to use. No quilting police! Have a gerat day!
Thanks so much for your great video. I've been sewing and piecing together quilt tops for years, but am now just learning to quilt on my home machine. My first attempt was pretty much a disaster. And since I used my machine's fancy quilt stitch that mimic's hand quilting -- plus I used transparent top thread -- which required a higher thread tension, it seems near impossible to rip the quilting out. Once I've figured out how to do that, I'm going to hand quilt using the running stitch you mentioned. What I loved about your video is your easy to understand instructions AND that you listed links to all the supplies you used (which I have just ordered.) I subscribed to your channel and book marked your page. I plan on learning more from you.
This is a good episode. Thank you.
Your a great teacher. I don’t want to tell how many years I’ve been quilting but I didn’t know about the knots for hand sewing. Thanks for the demonstration love your teaching❤❤❤❤
Thank you for all the new videos! I love the tutorials!!
I love to hand quilt using mostly a running stitch. It’s very relaxing to me to hand quilt while watching YouTUBE videos. In fact I learned to quill from watching videos. I looked up Quilt In A Day on YouTUBE and binge watched for several days. From there I went to Missouri Star and binge watched Jenny. I believe it has been close to ten years since that time. I have always done simple quilts, mainly because I don’t have the patience to cut all those small pieces just to reattach them back into yardage. I made a throw sized quilt for all my granddaughters and a special princess quilt which has been passed down to my great granddaughters. It’s on the third one naw. She is coming up on six years old now, so it will soon be passed to the younger ones who are almost two and almost one. I really need to do one for the boys, there are six of them. Wow! My fingers get sore just thinking about all that quilting!
Wow, thanks for sharing your journey, Shirley! We love our 3-yard quilt patterns because many of them don't require cutting smaller pieces to mark our quilts, and instead focus on creating larger strip assemblies that are sewn together. Makes it easier to manage 🥰 Good luck with all of your quilts for the boys!
RIGHT ON TARGET!!
Great video, thank you very much.
I grew up using the yarn tie off method with my Mother. I've gotta make one soon using this method in hot memory. Thanks for the techniques and memories. Be Blessed
Thanks for this video, Fran. I especially like how you finish offf. I do not want to quilt by check book so do mine by my home machine. I'm rather wonky so genereally to a cross hatch or serpentine stitch. i have been using pool noodles to baste my quilt and have found they fit nicely in the throat of my machine so it the quilt is not flopping all over. Never make more than a lap size so the THRee yard Quilts are perfect!
Thanks Fran! I learned a lot from this video. Some of the details are so simple, but extremely important.
My mother and grandmother always used yarn to tie off quilts as they used old army blankets and etc. for batting so the quilts were quite thick. I did have some quilts machine quilted by a person but he that passed away so plan on either using my sewing machine or trying to hand quilt the three I have ready to be finished. Appreciate your showing three different ways to quilt. When I was little there was usually a quilt frame set up in our large living room during the winter months.
The only time I tied a project was about 44 years ago when I made a changing pad for my son. I first used a regular granny knit in the corners of a few squares and then the ,Ishtar bulb went off and I changed to a square knot. I’ve the several years of washing quite a lot, the granny knots came out quickly but the square knots never did. I can’t remember if I saved this or not - it may still be in a box somewhere after we moved to a different state back in 2003!
@@sandybruce9092 = I hand tied a quilt over 20 years ago and not one of the ties have failed. I don't know what kind of knot they were. I only know one way to make a knot.
Thank you so much for your hints on hand stitching and burying the thread! ❤
I like how you do your tie quilting. So much easier than the way I was taught.
Her explanation is really good. Just a thought, years ago I tied a few little kids quilts with yarn, rather than thread. They were pretty much indestructible.
I really love the look of hand tying on log cabin quilts.
Thanks for the demo. I have a better understanding of the quilting methods.❤❤
The bent safety pins are on my list to purchase, I can see how they would make the process easier. I tend to not do stitch in the ditch, my corners aren't perfect enough! I find it easier to quilt in a pattern that isn't quite as dependent on perfect blocks. Great video and I haven't even watched the whole thing yet!
Another quilter I follow doesn't recommend SITD for beginners and she made good points. I don't like the idea of putting extra stress on the seam even though I know plenty of people do it!
That small 4 patch is easy to handle.....show us how to work with a 3 yard quilt..alot more planning and work
a lot
Agreed, this is useful but I want to see how to with a full size quilt.
I enjoy machine quilting in lines and have plans to learn how to free motion quilt first of the year. Really looking forward to it!
Wonderful! Way to go Nanette!
I love to do the running stitch on my quilts. Very helpful video. I always learn something new when I watch. Thank you!
I'm a hand quilter. It really helps me de-stress. I found some bent safety pins without the loop at the end - love them! Finished my first tied quilt last week - a flannel throw with a minky backing. Really liked the result, especially considering the thickness I was dealing with.
Wow some handy hints thank you x
Outstanding video! Thank you for showing these quilting methods! It took me back to the time when I could arch my mom and grandmother! Thanks!
Really have enjoyed and learned much from this video. Thanks!
Thank you Fran for the visual instructions. Question? Do you press once quilt is sandwiched? Your seams and quilt look so perfect👍 Mine never ☹ I usually do straight line quilting or zig zag over seams or hand tie. Thank you for the example of hand tying,I do mine only going through fabric once and knotting twice. I know there are no quilt police but great to see how others do things. Thank you again😊
Tiger Tape! I’ve never heard of it but will get some to help with my binding stitches. Thank you, Fran.
You're welcome Mary!
Greatly enjoyed!!
Super informative! Thank you!
Will you please consider doing a video with FMQ rulers?
Thanks, Fran, for covering the basics so clearly!
So glad you've included a segment on tying a quilt. I've used this method most often when making my quilts as it keeps the cost of the whole quilt reasonable for me. Thank you for your great videos and ideas. Judy, Boise, Idaho.
Great video! Thank you!.