Thanks for posting! I probably only sewed through all three layers with every other stitch! , Pingback: Free Grow Pillow Pattern - Suzy Quilts. With any of the techniques below, your quilt should be complete, fully quilted, squared up, the extra batting/backing trimmed and ready to bind. The thicker threads don’t seem to have the same tangle problem. Pin basting can take a very long time if your quilt is large. On to the hand quilting video tutorial! As we’ve seen, there are plenty of ways that you’ll be able to add binding to your quilt. Traditional Quilt Binding - How to finish the edges of a quilt, wall hanging, table runner, placemat, and any quilt projects. Oh this is incredible! What do you think of that? CLICK HERE to read that. I’m thinking of doing Triangle Jitters next as a baby quilt. Love your tutorials and all the gorgeous quilts! Your teaching style is very straightforward and really answered any questions I have had on this technique. Thank you. I’ve only used quilters thread and teeny tiny needles, which are difficult for arthritic hands. In the beginning, try sewing two stitches at a time. Crease with your finger. Your a great teacher. How to Quilt by Hand Learn the beautiful art of quilting by hand with these easy techniques. New to sewing? I had two questions. – The Willow Market, Pingback: 3 Fun & Fresh Quilted Pillow Patterns - Suzy Quilts. xo. I bet there are YouTube videos on this if you are a visual learner. Before you even get started hand quilting, you need to acquire the right supplies! I’ve been intimidated by hand quilting but your hybrid method seems a perfect fit for a newbie handquilter. I think I understand .. I hope you found this video and tutorial on how to hand quilt helpful and informative! Hi Suzy, thank you so much for this tutorial! It’s just so lovely. I learned a lot and have been quilting for a long time. Thread your needle and make a regular running stitch through all the quilt layers where you want the knot to be, leaving a three inch tail. Thanks for following along! Great question! Make sense? Are you giving a quilt this Holiday season? . This is so great! All the best to you and baby. Make your stitch along the second line of the X. Below are links to tutorials on the different stages of the quilting process. Thank you for making and sharing this very helpful video! Pierce the fabric with your needle, catching only the quilt top and not the batting or backing, about 1" away from where the stitches will start. Great tutorial I only hand quilt with the Clover or John James #10 and small stitches I’m going to try this method on a batik top I have waiting to be quilted thx great name that’s my daughter’s name and only her dad is allowed to call her Suzy lol. Hi! I actually even visisted a workshop once but I didn’t like the tiny needles nor the frame and there seemed to be so many rules to follow that it turned me off and I decided that handquilting won’t bee for me. Your needle should be flat against the fabric. https://www.fabric.com/buy/ef-289/kona-cotton-ice-frappe. Insert the needle ½â€ away from where you plan to begin your actual stitches and without taking it through to the back bring the needle back up where you plan to start the stitches. Your thread consistently breaking is really annoying and definitely something we can prevent. I’ve used cotton, but I think my two favorites are wool and bamboo. I really appreciate this video. Hi Suzy, Place a thimble on the middle finger of your dominant hand. This will keep tension off of your other fingers and, with enough practice, will give you the most even stitches. Once you feel confident with that, add a third and then a fourth. What is your preferred batting if you plan on hand quilting? Most hand quilters opt for size 10 or 12, which is indeed very small. You can also find a lot of these, plus more, in the Quilting 101 tab located in the top toolbar. Repeat until the entire circle is filled in. But I’m so excited to get some better techniques so I can improve my handiwork! I’m saving it for next year when I plan on doing something really special for its release. Thanks . Whether you’re a newbie or seasoned sewist, there’s sure to be something for you to enjoy. Traditionally, crazy quilts also have lots of embroidered lines stitched over the seams. I need it so baaad! Ps. Thanks for taking the time to share your talents! Hi Suzy. Also, did you start in the middle and work your way out and what did you use to mark those perfect semi-circles? And yes, those tiny hand stitches are stunning, but can be hard on the digits. However I didn’t like the idea of having to do a whole quilt nor the idea of having to use a frame or a hoop. Some of them are fully hand quilted, and some of them use both machine quilting and hand quilting. I am wanting to use a curvy stencil on the border of a quilt and am afraid the space between the stitches with this stitch will make it hard to see the stencil pattern. I’m glad you found the website, too! There are some beautiful designs out there! Not crazy, just very ambitious. , Hand quilting is all about touch and what feels right. I love quilting and am presently watching videos on the above. . It will naturally wrap itself around the quilt in the way it should lay. I use one made by Clover. fancy look like I did here with 12 wt. Log Cabin Quilt Block Patterns; Basic Hand Quilting Techniques. If you are only hand quilting, you can pick and choose where it is easiest for you to start. I don’t understand why they piece their quilts together, then send it off to someone to machine quilt it, charge an arm and a leg for their services it’s a stand off. Usually that ranges from 6″ – 8″. Hoping to launch it soon!! Thanks!! I hear this quilt MAY have an appearance in @modis, Did you grab the free 2021 Calendar download? And voila! and am now a follower! Everyone CAN Quilt by Hand: You don't have to be ninety and live in a church basement to be a hand quilter. The knot will find it's way between the yarns of thread that make up the weft and warp of the fabric. We used a contrasting thread here so that you can see the stitches, but if you choose a thread that matches your binding, the stitches will blend right in. Hand tying is such a fun way to add texture to a quilt. I haven’t found washing or not washing fabric to make a difference. But that’s it. Now that you have all of your supplies (and there aren't many), it's time to learn the 3 basic steps to hand quilting: Knot, pop and rock it. hidden binding, quilt facing): This is my #1 go to. I started off totally wrong (about half an hour’s work) but am going to pull out the thread and start over. Let me know if you would like to see some pics of some of my work. Maybe a bit in the white would be good. Second question is on waxing your thread, seems like you don’t, but do people wax? I loved this tutorial, thank you so much for it! I am recently moving from years as a hand-quilter (tiny needle, 10-12 stitches per inch) to machine quilting…can’t fit thimbles on my arthritic finger anymore. Let your fans know if you ever do it! I love hearing the different aspects of quilting that people enjoy. I think a running stitch will be best for your hand quilting project. I learned a lot from you even though I’ve already done this. I am just using quilting cotton but it really didn’t like letting my knot through, apparently! :=), It probably is more secure. I’ve got several quilt tops done and ready to be quilted so I think I’ll start on one of those. I used the same technique I show in this post (How to Sew Binding on a Quilt) except instead of hand stitching a whip stitch, I used my same thick #8 thread and sewed a running stitch. See more ideas about Quilts, Quilt patterns, How to finish a quilt. 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). Did you hand sew the binding down onto the Reflections quilt with the same technique as you would with a machine? I don’t plan to machine quilt at all and in your video you added the crease lines after you machine quilted in the ditch. https://www.fabricworm.com/jadeforbifao6.html I cant wait to try my first project. How to Finish a Quilt. Thanks so much for sharing!!!!!! I’ve collected all my supplies and have been practicing. I’m going to be hand quilting your Reflections quilt , This article should help you out – https://suzyquilts.com/best-thimble/, Pingback: Free Quilted Tote Bag Tutorial Using the Modern Fans Pattern. Can’t wait to try on bayside quilt. To know what I'm talking about, check out the video above. Is a running stitch what you would always recommend? Maybe that is more secure. But I'm getting ahead of myself... You've tied your knot and trimmed your little thread tail. I used that technique on a quilt I just finished and it worked great! Suzy, where is the quilt pattern for the one in your tutorial? June 2019 – stay tuned! Both of mine are probably considered “vintage” at this point and I can’t find them online, but just look for a sturdy wood hoop and you’ll be good to go. Thank you so much for the great tutorial. This will help the binding blend into the quilt, so it doesn’t attract your attraction. There are a few steps to take before and after you jump into hand quilting. Beginner here–I have yet to quilt anything and had a question. That way the knot goes through the batting and lays between the batting and the back. I treat every quilt differently, so if a subtle look is what I’m going for, I’ll probably stick with a single light neutral thread color. Do you have any advice on how often you should change your needle? But to be honest, sometimes I don’t have the time (or the energy or the patience or the interest) to hand quilt an entire quilt. If you choose to finish your quilt by hand, there are several methods you can use. I’m looking to do some hand quilting (already have some machine quilting) on a baby quilt on a road trip later this month. ; Accurate pressing goes hand in hand with quilt block construction. If at any point your fingers are tired or if you’re having trouble pulling the needle through the fabric, try a new needle to see if that’s the issue. You covered straight line hand quilting, but if you do a circle or any curve, do you stitch fewer stitches before pulling the thread through? Join me in my online modern Quilters Candy Membership, or check out my quilt patterns. 12 wt. I’ve never done quilting before but the way you explain everything makes it look simple enough. Sign Up for the Newsletter, Get a Free Pattern! I took one look at their massive size, let out a little squeak and went back to my embroidery needles. I really enjoyed your hand quilting tutorial….since I’m new to your postings, I’m wondering if you have instructions on marking for Baptist fan quilting….I would love to use this design for a hand quilted project. . Thanks for sharing. Contents [ hide] How To Finish A Quilt Without Binding. Its wonderful to see your site supporting hand stitched quilts! These are the notions that I've landed on as being my go-to faves. Thank you so MUCH for this revelation! Do you use a frame, or quilt size embroidery hoop while you are hand quilting? You don't have to take three years to finish hand quilting a large quilt. Goes to show, there is always more to learn. My question is, how far apart can you space your quilting (say you are quilting straight lines—I’m asking about the space between lines rather than between stitches) without causing a problem? I’d still suggest using a Hera marker since it doesn’t actually mark on the fabric (and that’s always the safest). I’d love to share them with you. The sashing is done in stripes with a tiny bit of white. X marks the spot. Very interesting tutorial. Satin stitches are incredibly versatile as you’re basically coloring in a shape with thread. Suzy, loved your video. Work a backstitch every 2in and finish at the end of the line with a double backstitch, knotting off and trimming your thread. Stretch is the wrong word, I guess all you’re doing is pushing the threads of the fabric further apart from each other so the knot can more easily go through. Writing this tutorial loomed large in my head, because there's so much to say! Do you use the same colour thread for the entire quilt? In that posture I’m totally relaxed and have easy access to the back of the quilt. Learn how to machine bind a pot holder with this tutorial. I’m so glad I came across this post, your vid was enjoyable to watch and listen to… I’m a first time handsewer and I’ve been getting conflicting suggestions on type of stitch. Check out the Quilting 101 tab for everything you need to know to start your first quilt! My quilt top is your reflections pattern and I hope to hand quilt similar straight lines to the ones you did. You can make a simple double knot with your thread, or you can watch the video above for a demonstration on how I make a fancy quilter's knot. We pop! Their sharpness makes up for the hulking size ( my opinion) and they are my new go to … I love that you kick open the door for everyone to find their own way … art should be like that and often we try to stuff it and ourselves into a box that doesn’t fit! I’m wanting to make a large quilt with a combo of machine and hand quilting using straight lines. Your video was awesome. Another option is just to mend the tears. If you find that the weave of your fabric is really tight, one thing I do is stick my needle into the hole where I”m going to pop the knot, but before pulling it through, I stretch out that hole a bit with the needle. Be careful not to pop it through one hole and out the other. To know what I'm talking about, check out the video above. The method is a way to connect with the long tradition of quilting worldwide. What is the blue plaid with orange fabric used in the tutorial video? Usually that’s about 3″. 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. Fold over the edges and stitch in the ditch to finish the binding. Don't worry about ripping your fabric. , Thanks for your tutorial. Hoop: When I’m hand quilting, I generally like to use a quilting hoop: for the cross-stitch-ish and satin stitch, I particularly like to use my smaller 12” one. Final Step- … I was told once that with long arm quilters it’s really difficult to make straight lines equal distance from the ditch. And don't forget, after you stitch one million stitches to gather the family together for everyone to stand on it. For the mitered corners, tuck the fabric into itself and hand-stitch it down. The best way to hand quilt a running stitch is to rock your needle in and out, up and down, using your thimble-covered finger. Now that I have seen your excellent video my heart is full of hope again. Cut the threads and remove the quilt from the machine. What I can’t make them grasp is how much satisfaction I get from drawing on the design, then the relaxing act of hand stitching it all. But, I think it’s because when you hand quilt and finish a project you have a very different tactile experience: as you work your way around the quilt, it’s like giving hundreds of little hugs to the quilt. I do have a question though, I have an old quilt dated back in the family but with years it has started to come apart & obviously the batting is almost none existent. Thank you so much. Pretty easy-peasy. I just finished basting my rocksteady quilt and want to do a mixture of machine and hand quilting — any advice about which one to do first? haha! This will create a little triangle flap of fabric in the corner. Just bought the Campfire pattern and am going to make a baby size and try the combo of machine and hand quilting like your tutorial. Your batting packaging will say and it’s usually around 8″ – 10″ apart. Thanks. What brand leather needle do you use. I have tried and tried but I just do not enjoy machine quilting. – The Willow Market, 3 Fun & Fresh Quilted Pillow Patterns - Suzy Quilts. You could stitch the whole quilt in the ditch and then add some hand quilting just in the sashing. I broke the thread a couple times and am wondering if using pre-washed vs washed fabric makes a difference? Fold the binding strip back along the line you just sewed, making a diagonal crease. Ina. Thanks! This is one of the ways I’m able to support myself and continue writing free content. Great tutorial! The batting gets softer and squishier as you go. Goodness knows ‘comparison is the thief of joy! I think it’s very doable, but you may want to sew a combination of machine and hand quilting. Love this video. Certainly my husband doesn’t plan for Joanns to be one of the vacation destinations! I have tried with a hoop, and having the bottom index/second finger used to pivot the needle, but it hurts! When I'm hand quilting, I feel a spirit connection with them. Step by Step to Finish A Quilt Without Binding. Since I’m right handed, my left hand’s job is to gently stabilize the quilt sandwich. One question I have regarding hand quilting is about some of your thread colours. Oh dear! I too like to add big thread quilting to the quilts that I’ve already quilted. You don't have to have perfect stitches to hand quilt. Since I made my first quilt, which was 10 years ago, hand stitching is the only I make my quilts. Do you (and other hand-quilters here) “gift” hand quilted items? And are you using DMC Pearl cotton thread #8? I LOVED your tip on machine basting it down. I have only really used straight lines or outlining the pattern in the fabric within a block. I have a seasonal panel which I am hand quilting into a hanging picture. Truthfully, I didn’t give them a fair shot. If you plan really dense quilting, grab a second ball just to be safe. The quilt is made with Tula Pink fabrics. After that it’s time to quilt the layers! I thought it may work for other threads as well. Thanks! thanks a lot for your advices and your time. Thanks so much for the great tutorial. If you are interested in other stitches, check out sashiko. The gray and white stripe is actually a duvet cover from IKEA. Place your other hand under the quilt along the backing with your middle or index finger against the fabric where you want to quilt. I have started a quilt for my granddaughter and I have been doing it wrong. 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? Wonderful! I’ve started hand quilting Mod Mountains, my first hand quilting experience. Bless you and your baby. I’m using cotton batting and it seems like A LOT of fiber to stitch through by hand! The final crease of the binding will stay folded so that all raw edges are enclosed. Congratulations! PS: thank you for the free quilt pattern for signing up for your newsletter. I am a Minnesota born girl living in Texas with my husband and 3 kids. The only time I thought, “sheesh this is a tight weave!” was when hand quilting with poplin. Great question! Step 2- Placing Your Fabric Backing. You explain everything so well and give so many practical tips that it seems your way of working is more like mine. The word “quilt” is super confusing because it’s a noun, a verb, a specific process of sewing, and also describes the general act of quiltmaking. Hi, folks, Amanda of @broadclothstudio here. You are so generous with your time! TIA for all input….. For demonstration’s sake, let’s start with a little circle. This is going to sound crazy, but I hand quilted a quilt once and strained a muscle in my neck from looking down too much. On my next quilt I will think about doing half and half and progress with your phantastic tips. Here at SQ you will find free sewing tutorials, product reviews, basic how-to’s, design inspiration, and quilt patterns geared toward you – the chic, modern quilter! 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! I usually keep the same 50 or 40wt. I have a size 5 and that seems too big. A back stitch is when you stitch back and forth to lock a stitch into place. Pingback: Tutorial: How to Insert an Exposed Zipper into a Pillow - Suzy Quilts. . I’m new to quilting and falling in love with the various patterns, techniques and fabrics. And just think of the options: you could satin stitch little squares, teardrops, leaves, or get fancy with negative space and leave a hole in the middle of a square. It shouldn’t be breaking on you like that. Question about popping the knot, both at the beginning and end: is there a special trick to get it through without breaking? Make just one little change in this technique, and you can bind a quilt without any hand sewing at all. Grab your needle and thread, make your knot, and bury your thread as you normally would while hand quilting, coming up with your needle somewhere along the circumference of the circle. I’m working on hand quilting a project now and wondered if there are other stitches you can quilt with? I LOVED hand quilting – it’s so relaxing. Pingback: What are your Favorite Hand Quilting Resources? Hi Suzy! I loved this video and picked up several techniques from you while watching it. Thanks. Hi! I’m so happy your found my tutorial helpful! Thanks so much for the video tutorial AND thank you for adding the written instructions and links. Not that I think that this will be a walk in the park. I believe Anna Maria Horner is the designer. One thing I do differently is when I knot off at the end, I go through the entire thickness of the quilt and pull the thread out through the back. Another borrowed-from-embroidery stitch (#quiltbroidery)! Just in case you haven’t sewn them all together yet! It looks like some of yours have two colours. WOW! I have a possible suggestion for threads that keep breaking. Now fold the strip back on it self with the fold at the first edge of the quilt and matching up the binding edges to the edge of the second side of the quilt. I have been quilting for over 40 years, so I guess you could say I probably won’t make the change to machine work, unless these old hands dictate…. Most longarm quilters will sew an all-over pattern on the quilt, however if you pay extra, some will sew a custom design. Make your first stitch along one of the lines of the X. Please consider this for a future project and demonstration. I even offer a course once a year teaching you how to write and sell your own quilt patterns. Is a hand’s breadth too far? Have you thought about white to match the muslin? That’s my Reflections quilt and I actually haven’t written the pattern yet. I think resting the quilt on a table probably would be easier on the neck than resting it in your lap. Pingback: The Reflections Quilt Pattern: A Modern Strip Quilt - Suzy Quilts, Suzy, thank you for taking the time to get back to me, busy person that you are. Thank you so much! Pingback: How to Sew Curves in a Quilt - Suzy Quilts. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. All you need to do to finish the binding is to fold over the binding to the other side of the quilt and then sew into the seam that you created with the first round of stitching. P.S. Well, at least I haven’t encountered that. I would like to know the plaid fabrics and the gold dot used in the quilt in the video. Iron and pin again before quilting I've stitched with many quilters who hate my leather thimble and love the thimble pads (which don't work for me at all.). My fellow quilters don’t understand why I hand stitch my quilts. I actually prefer to lay my quilts flat on a table. As for stitch length, that’s a matter of preference. I was wondering if you have tips for taking care of your hands and wrists while you’re stitching all these lines! To be fair, this may be because I grew up hand sewing and only got a machine a couple years ago. I used your tutorial to hand-quilt some of my Triangle Jitters quilt — it came out so cool-looking. Tim the thread with a three inch tail and repeat the ties across the quilt as desired. When you're planning quilt knots, placement is key: If they're too spread out, your batting can shift inside the quilt. Thanks again for all your advice, just from watching the video I can tell hand quilting will be quicker than I assumed! Also I'd love to hear your hand quilting tips! Your feedback will be much appreciated. Knotpopandrockit! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge on hand quilting. Hoping to start soon. Thank you for a wonderful tutorial!! Fortunately for us, thanks to the layers of a quilt, making the front and back mirror each other is easy. But in case it is helpful, here’s what’s in my hand-sewing kit these days (which is really just an old cookie tin): If you’re looking for more “quiltbroidery” stitches, I’m collecting different ones over on broadclothstudio.com as part of an ongoing project, so make sure to check them out (and if you’ve got any ideas of stitches to tackle next, questions on the above, or just want to say hi, send me an email at hello@broadclothstudio.com. You can see examples in my Maypole pillow and pink Fly away quilt. I am also wondering what you think about a variegated thread, either shades of the same color or different colors. I’m excited. Everything I cover here in this blog I also cover in the video. I shall run away and try your version. Thanks for your advice and I look forward to reading more from you:). The rocking motion does take more practice than you think it should. At least every hour put your needle down, stand up, walk around, drink some water, and figuratively hit the refresh button. So, follow these steps to finish your quilt. I learned to hand quilt a few years ago, and since then I've spent hundreds of hours stitching away. Happy 4 July to you from Australia , Pingback: Your Guide to Finding the Best Thimble - Suzy Quilts. The key here is to make a secure knot that's not too big to pop through the weave of your fabric. I’ve done a wabi-sabi Baptist fan design a couple times. @ale, This quilt and photo make me want to frolic i, My best seller of 2020, folks. 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