From Small Things: Episode 8: A Red and White Sampler
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- Welcome back!
This week, I thought I'd share a bit of my hand quilting process. I talk about it in the beginning, and there is also a minute at the very end for anyone who wants a longer look at the quilting motion. This time I am hand quilting a crosshatch pattern on a snowball quilt; I use four needles at a time, on a Q-snap frame, using Coats & Clark thread.
A few small things I've been working on this week include crocheted lace and preparing a yo-yo orphan block for use in a future quilt.
There are a few acquisitions this week: a jar to keep dog ears in, and a box of ties!
I have a finished quilt to share also. It is a red and white sampler quilt with sashing and cornerstones, hand quilted with the baptist fan motif. It includes blocks made with several different techniques in addition to machine piecing, including embroidery, paper piecing, applique, and some orphan blocks. The back features a Carpenter's Wheel, and I absolutely love how it turned out! (Thank you, Color Grabbers!)
Finally, my orphan block quilt top is all pieced, and ready for basting.
You can find me on Instagram @fromsmallthings509
I absolutely love seeing your videos pop up in my feed. You inspire me so much. You are so relatable. No fancy craft rooms, no fancy fabrics or equipment. You are what so many of us woman are. When watching other TH-camrs, we feel we need all the bells and whistles, and in turn, fear and doubt sets in. You use affordable materials, your down to earth, you have fun, and enjoy every stitch. You truly are a joy to watch. Thank you so much for sharing!
I know just what you mean. I started out trying not to spend much money on quilting, because I couldn't afford to. To some degree, that's still the case! But now I no longer envy the special fabric lines and top of the line equipment, because I know I can work with what I have and love how it turns out. It took some time to be able to say, "you know what, I like what I'm making, and that's what matters," but I'm so happy to be there now!
I have to tell you. Somehow my sister and both follow you. We were comparing notes and were so excited to talk about you. WE LOVE YOU I live in nyc she lives in eastern Pennsylvania. You are so sweet and so talented. 💚💙💜 thanks for all the joy
I actually gasped out loud when I saw the back of the red and white quilt. The whole quilt is just lovely. I only hope I can make something as beautiful as that someday.
That is the biggest pieced back I have ever made, but it went together SO fast! It's just squares and HST's. I had everything cut in a few hours. But the front took me a little longer to put together, haha!
❤❤❤❤❤Sue ,your quilts are beautiful 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
The red and white quilt is stunning and one of the few sampler quilts I’ve really taken to. It’s inspired me to consider a sampler quilt as one of the first quilt projects to learn on. I think the sashimi and corner stones help in letting each block shine but also add rhythm to the whole piece. Thank you.
The back of that red quilt is amazing!
Thank you! I'm very happy with it.
❤❤❤❤❤Love your quilt 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
There are no words to express how delightful your channel is! Your work is exquisite and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤❤❤
Thank you for such a kind comment! I'm so glad you're enjoying it.
You did an amazing job!!! Thank you for sharing and being an inspiration to others. I’m just starting to learn quilting, this gives me more desire to keep trying. Thank you 👍 Looking forward to the next video
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I hope you also grow a love for quilting; it has been an important touchstone in my life through all the ups and downs.
I love your red and white quilt. I can't believe you hand quilted it in 20 days. I really want to make a red and white quilt. It's my favorite color. Maybe when I retire.
Red and white quilts are some of my favorite. I decided years ago to make a small collection of them for myself. With this quilt, I picked out some blocks that could all finish at the same size, and I just made one or two a day until there were enough. It can be a bit-by-bit project. That being said, retirement absolutely allows for more quilting time!
Don't wait to retire. Go for it now,!
Your red and white quilt is magnificent !!!! You are a real inspiration
Love this episode! Thank you. Beautiful work and such good and wise tips that I will definitely put to use❣️🌞
Beautiful work. Don't know how you get so much done so quickly.
I love all these quilting tricks/techniques! so efficient, I like efficiency too it makes more time to do the things you love to do ☺
Efficiency almost always makes things quicker which is nice, but that's not my primary focus. I have to be efficient because in my brain it just makes sense. Maybe that's the PA Dutch in me!
@@fromsmallthings509 no I agree, I like to work efficiently too, not just because its quicker but because it feels better, I don't like to feel like I'm going in circles if that makes sense.
Just stumbled on your post,Am I glad! I absolutely love your red quilt and all the special blocks you added. thank you for the helpful tips on dye catchers! You are a dear! And I look forward to to watching more of your posts💓
What a treat your work is! Very glad I happened across your channel😊 Beautiful work. ❤
Thank you so much!
I love all that you do & how you explain everything so well! That red sampler quilt is just stunning…front & back❣️You are a gifted, very one-of-a-kind quilter❣️ So special-thank you for taking the time to film & share 🥰
Thank you so much!
Thank you for an enjoyable journey. My daughter gave me a quilt frame like the one you use. I think I will give it a try next time I do a quil
Nice! I think frames, like so many other things in quilting, should just be chosen based on what you feel most comfortable with. I started out with these frames, and just stuck with them.
Good morning, Sue! Your red and white sampler is gorgeous!!!! I just discovered you a few days ago. Not only do I really enjoy your content, but you remind me so much of both of my grandmothers, both of whom have been gone for several years now.
I can attest to the red spot on your forehead from the headlamp! I wear one to milk my goats and cows with, then take my daughter to school. I have had to go help with so many morning school functions with a red spot on my forehead 🤦♀️
Haha, I love to know there are others out there with circles from head lamps! They are just so useful.
I'm so glad I found your channel! Your scrap and orphan block quilts are exactly what I like to create! Beautiful.
Thank you so much!
The sampler quilt is just stunning!! Thank you for the tip on pinning the color catchers! I'm getting ready to make a quilt that will have red sashing and was planning on using a boat load of them, but now I'll be cutting and pinning all along the sashing AND throwing in loose ones.
The orphan block quilt is going to be so cute!
Sounds like a good plan! It worked for this quilt. It's worth doing what you can to protect the hours of work you've put into your quilt.
@fromsmallthings509 agree!
Hi Sue. Another lovely visit. I learn so much watching your videos. The red quilt is just breathtaking; both sides ❤❤. Have a great day
Thank you-- I hope you have a great day, too.
Hi! So glad to see a new video today! You are multi-talented. I would really like to see more videos of your hand piecing. I'm a Newby to hand quilting, and I can see myself learning great techniques from you. I have about 5 quilts set aside for hand piecing. Enjoy your day! Thanks for sharing your time 😃🌟🌟🌟
I've always liked hand quilted quilts, I just don't have the patience for it. Maybe some day I'll try a small quilt. Your quilts are beautiful.
It definitely takes time. But, like with most things, it goes quicker with practice. That being said, machine quilting is also beautiful! I hope you do try some hand quilting on something small!
Your quilts are awesome. ❤
I really look forward to your videos, Sue! Your enthusiasm for quilting is contagious, and I always learn something new from you. I also admire your creative thriftiness, and resourcefulness. You are a true artist!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful work.I love your hand sewing. Thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family have a blessed evening.
Your quilts are absolutely beautiful and such an inspiration! Thank you for the color catcher tip.
The nine patch with snow ball blocks is very pretty. Beautiful hand quilting too
Stunning quilt! Hand quilting seems to be a lost art. I appreciate your dedication to keeping it alive! I would be so intimidated. Wow!! New subscriber by the way. Hello from Ohio 😊
Hello! Yes, hand quilting seems to have receded a bit in past years, but I'm glad to hear through my channel that there are still people out there working on it. I wonder if hand quilting is about to have a comeback, because of the big stitching or slow stitching trends. That being said, machine quilting can be very beautiful! And I understand the desire to finish a quilt quicker, because there are always more things we want to start working on. You could always give hand quilting a try on something small, just to see how you like it!
Love seeing all your projects 😃 would love to see maybe a small tutorial on your baptist fan quilting technique happy quilting 😃
Love the pattern and the colors. ...and the great tipps! Greetings to PA from GER 💞
Color catchers are a needle workers best friend. I even use them on my hand dyed,hand spun, hand knit clothing.Especially red and blue dyes Happy hand quilting
Absolutely! It's too disappointing to put all that work in to your craft, to have the whole thing turn pink in the end. My daughter also dyes, spins, and knits!
@@fromsmallthings509 💕
Beautiful!
Your sampler quilt is beautiful and I love that you have some special blocks from your daughter and sister ❤❤
Thank you! I just love adding special blocks to a quilt. For me, it adds to the story of the quilt.
Your sampler quilt is gorgeous. I am also a scrap quilter and have spent the last year trying to use up some of my scraps. They were out of hand. I dug into my strip scraps and enlisted my mom’s help. Taught her how to string quilt and we have almost finished 5 string quilts. She is hooked!! Now I keep her in scraps and jelly rolls and she is having a blast.
That's great! You really must have had a lot of scraps! It's a good thing she's hooked, because there are ALWAYS more scraps to work with! I love that you two are working together.
I just picked up an old jellyroll, and thought-- it's time for this to be used! I always struggle with using them up, for some reason.
I know! Why do we do that? It must be used, that is why we have it!!
Very pretty! You are inspirational! ❤
Thank you!
Oh my goodness! Your red and white quilt is stunning! And the back is just as beautiful as the front! Enjoyed your video!
Thank you!
I just wanted to day how much I enjoy your channel and look forward to your videos. I’m always so inspired by your quilting.
Thank you! I'm so glad you like them.
wow, so beautiful!!!! i am a big fan of your work and videos. bets wishes for your health from silke from nuremberg, germany
Thanks so much for watching, all the way over in Germany!
I enjoyed watching your video today; I learned a lot. I too, have took an interest in hand quilting- so thank you for showing us what you are working on. 🙂☀️☕️
Thank you for watching!
I love your videos! I look forward to watching more!
Beautiful work on your red and white quilt!
I too have a box of ties that I got at a church thrift sale. I would love to see your tie quilts.
Thanks
I'm sure I'll show the tie quilts eventually. I have two finished, and a good number of ties left to work with. It is quite a bit of work to prep the ties, which is why I don't work with them more often.
Hi, just can't believe the beautiful work you do. I must say that you hand quilt really fast. Wish I could quilt that fast. If I lived next door to you, I would be at your door ready to quilt with you any time. I love the quilts you make and some day I'd like to make a 2 color quilt also. Maybe for Christmas! Have a wonderful day. Thank you for sharing and I will be here for your next video.
I know! It takes me 2 months to hand quilt anything
Thank you so much! I hope you add a two color quilt to your list-- I think they always look striking.
Beautiful red & white quilt! And thanks for sharing your tips on the color catchers. Great video! ❤
Wow! I love the red and white quilt especially the back! There is a strip heart at minute 23:21 that is so adorable! You really inspire me as I love working with scraps and orphan blocks and I have been getting so many ideas from your videos! Great job! I’m looking forward to future videos!
I'm so glad to hear it!
I love seeing the variety of quilts you make and the methods you use. It’s all so inspirational. I must use more colour catchers at a time and then `I’ll get better results. In the Uk we don’t have the same shopping opportunities that you seem to have. Thank you 🎉
I just found your videos and am enjoying them. I love your quilt!
I hand quilt too and loved your tips and that wonderful thread caddy! Your red sampler is absolutely stunning! I appreciated the narrative with all the extra explanation about the special touches and sentimental additions. But the woodwork and your doors were competing for my attention. They are beautiful too. Not a thing I don’t love about your videos😊 I’m looking forward to seeing that second sampler again-wow!
Haha, thank you! The wood trim is my favorite thing about my house!
🎉 Wow! Love the sampler quilt! Looks stunning.
Oh Sue, I love the read quilt. It is my favourite colour. Just gorgeous.
Thank you! I love how this one turned out; I love red and whites, too.
Just lovely, beautiful hand work. You are a treasure. Thank you for sharing your love of fiber art.
Wow! The backing on your sampler is amazing!!!
My family mom and family are from Pennsylvania and I have many hand quilted family quilts. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! I bet those quilts are beautiful.
Your sampler quilt is gorgeous. Just beautiful!
Hi Sue, I’m so glad I found your channel. Watching you has reminded me that I don’t need to rush to finish each quilt. It’s much more pleasurable to slow down and enjoy the journey. Thank you.
That's so nice to hear! I agree-- I really enjoy spending time with my quilts as they come together, as well as once they're finished and on the bed.
I'm just loving your videos! And what a gorgeous red and white quilt, I feel inspired. :)
Thank you!
So fun to see you hand quilt. Such a gorgeous red quilt! Your videos make my day. Thank you
Also, have you done the big stitch quilting? I did on one quilt. I liked it. It’s hard though, with arthritis
I haven't tried big stitch quilting, but I love the look of it. I'm sorry to hear that arthritis is getting in the way-- it's one of my big fears, that I won't be able to hand quilt one day.
what a amazing red and white quilt. love , love the front and back. look forward to your videos
I like it. Every quilt you showed is uncommon, unique, and special. I enjoyed listening to your comments and ideas. You're a TH-cam friend I appreciate, and admire. I'm a beginner at this and will probable get better with time. Presently making an Irish chain quilt.
I love an Irish chain quilt! You will absolutely pick up new tricks and ideas (and speed) over time-- keep learning and trying new things! I never ever thought of myself as creative or artistic, but it's true that if you're making something scrappy, it will be a one-of-a-kind quilt.
forgot to say how much i love the quilt, it is lovely.
Oh My! You are a treasure and I love watching! I can see your love in your work. I love the red quilt and see why this is a keeper. I love the muslin heart and the other special blocks that have a personal meaning. I love anything that has a story. I love telling my stories to anyone who will listen😂. I read another scrappy quilter who said she always throws in at least one “odd” or different block or color..just because❤I was so thankful for your comments on hand quilting..so great. Please consider ending “All” your videos with a minute of hand quilting!! We all need to see, watch this. I saw my mother’s hands in yours❤❤
It really is amazing, all of the different memories and emotions we connect with quilts. So much more than fabric can be put into them. Thank you so much for your comment!
Sew enjoy watching you hand quilt
You are such an inspiration! I can't even begin to tell you how much respect I have for you!!!
Wow, thank you so much!
I have that same pin cushion - It was in my MIL’s stash when she gifted it to me! Also, I use a small scrap of soap as a conditioner for my thread.
I got that pin cushion at the Pearl Buck estate gift shop years ago.
What a delightful channel you have. You do a little bit of Sew long and you’re very knowledgeable. You gave several wonderful Tips. I have used color catchers, but didn’t use as many as you did and that was an excellent tip to pin them to the Quilt in spot you thought may bleed, as well as Thornton extras. I’ve always only use three or four, but I always always pre-washed on my fabrics until they quit bleeding. I learned a little bit of your Hand quilting, technique, and your design talent is incredible. You are from blocks look wonderful set together and that red and white is Over the top beautiful. Thank you so much. I’m glad I ran across you and I have subscribed.❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is the first time I see your channel. Red is my favorite color and your red and white quilt is beautiful. I truly believe in the color catcher sheets. I usually add a small box to every quilt I donate with a small message. I have only pre washed my fabrics when I did my first quilt over 15 years ago. I have washed my own personal quilt and they come out nicely. I haven’t received any complaints about bleeding or distortion from the unwashed fabrics I use.
My next quilt for myself will be a two tone sampler quilt also:)
Thank you for your video
I'm glad to hear the color catchers have been working for you, too. They really are indispensable, especially with high contrast colors. I hope you have a great time making your sampler!
@ thanks
I love the way you set your blocks on your red sampler quilt with the cornerstones!
I just love your videos they are so down to earth and helpful. Thank you so much.
Thank you!
I love your quilts. Thanks for sharing. I just started hand quilting and I hope to one day get a fraction as good as your are. God Bless.
As with most things, practice makes perfect! I've been quilting for 33 years, and there are people whose stitches are far neater and closer than mine. But for me, the most important thing is enjoying the process. Keep going, and enjoy yourself!
Beautiful, so talented.
Thank you so much!
What a treat to see another video from you :) You are such an inspiration! I absolutely adore that red quilt and the back was amazing! Thank you for making these videos, as the make my day, and no doubt , do the same for many others :)
Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying the quilts and the videos, and joining me in my little corner of the world.
Your red and white quilt is a real show-stopper! Very inspiring!
Thank you!
Thank you for a wonderful video! I love seeing your beautiful work! Thank you also for sharing all your tips!
❤❤❤first time watching you and so wonderful!❤❤❤
Thank you!
Wow, love your red and white quilt. And am amazed how much quilting you get done.hope you show us more about the ties. Greetings from the Netherlands
Thank you! I will show my tie quilts at some point-- one of them is very special to me. It's wonderful to think you're seeing my sewing room from half a world away!
You are such an interesting, creative and accomplished quilter. I love your videos!
Thank you!
Apologies in advance for the long comment: So much eye candy in this one! Loved seeing you hand quilting. I've only done it for three projects (a wall hanging and two mini quilts) out of the many I've made. I have a "bucket list" queen size wholecloth project basted but admit I haven't gotten very far on it since I set it up two years ago.
As someone else commented, boy you quilt fast! I bet that's because you do it a lot and so you have put in the hours to become very proficient at it. A lesson for us all.
I was surprised to hear that Thread Magic was once so cheap! I do remember buying it at a cheaper price than I've had to pay recently when I started needing to stock more of it since I started cross stitching. However, never for as chaep as you used to get it!! From now on I'm keeping an eagle eye out for sales of it!
Lastly like others have commented, I love, love, love the red and white sampler! Then you went further and made it "two sided" with a Capenter's Wheel Star on the "back", Bravo!
Having made a bunch of red and white quilts for Christmas decorating a couple of years ago I thought I was done but looking at your sampler, I think I might have to pull out the scraps I have left over, go find some vintage blocks, make a couple of embroideries and think about doing the same, LOL!!
Have you ever considered submitting that for display in a show? You'd ribbon for sure!!
The "problem" with crafting is that we get new ideas faster than we can finish the old ones! In the long run, that's probably a good thing, there's always something to work on. I'm sure you'll come back to the wholecloth quilt-- big projects are most intimidating at the start, but making a bit of progress is reinvigorating.
I'm glad to hear you want to make a red and white quilt, also-- they are always beautiful! I've never entered anything into a show-- and I made an error on this one, which would be noticed in a show, but it works just fine for my bed.
@@fromsmallthings509 Yes, I'll eventually get back to the wholecloth. You are right, it seems way more daunting when I only have a little of it done. Maybe I'll make that a project for the cold, gray winter days.
Regarding entering the RW Sampler into a show: it doesn't have to be a judged show where they critique your work. I'm sure a lot of quilters (and even non-quilters) would enjoy seeing this piece just displayed in a local show. The variety and significance of the block sources you used, the hand quilting and the overall look and inspiration it provides would thrill many. Any "mistakes" make it more human like the beautiful vintage quilts we see in museums.
I'll say it again....love your red and white sampler. That was genius to pin the color catchers right to the quilt. Really enjoying your videos. I am originally from Delaware County, now in central NJ.
I know! I never thought to pin them! Great tip. Shout out to Delco ( they bring it up a lot on WMMR)
I so enjoyed this video. You popped up unexpectedly...I have seven more to go back and catch up on. I have been anticipating a red and white quilt. Yours is beautiful. I am now excited to move forward with mine. Thanks for the inspiration.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'm sure your red and white quilt will be stunning. They tend to be striking quilts.
That red and white sampler quilt is glorious!
Monday 1/6/25. Happy New Year! The red quilt is amazing. I don’t know if I like the front or back more. Just beautiful!!
Happy New Year! I actually made the back of the quilt first, and then used all of the leftovers from that to piece the smaller blocks on the front. I don't usually work like that but I'm happy with the result.
Beautiful quilt.
Thank you!
I loved the yoyo block too and thought it would be nice framed for wall art... The red and white quilt is gorgeous!!!
Your hand quilting is beautiful!!!
I am up way too early each morning too and the headlamp tip is great!!!! Lighting in my old house is sketchy😁
My house is old too! Headlamps get the job done! Thank you for watching!
Really love your red and white quilt! My grandmother inspired me to learn to quilt 40 years ago. She came from rural New Brunswick raised 9 kids, and made quilts out of everything. I loved scrappy my whole life. Using everything now applies everywhere in my life.
Your family sounds like my kind of people! I didn't come from a quilting family, so I envy you that. Your grandmother sounds like an amazing woman. I save all kinds of things from around the house, too-- so often it turns out that they can be of use again.
Hello! I just found you on YT and I loved this episode! It is packed with so much information and your sampler is just stunning. I am in love with it. I have been quilting for years but mostly machine piecing and quilting. In 2020 I did my first hand pieced and hand quilted quilt and I fell in love with the process and the results. I still do a lot by machine, but love spending time on hand work for the important pieces. I'm looking forward to learning from you in future videos. Thank you from Cleveland, Ohio 💖 Kim
That's wonderful! I do almost all my piecing by machine, I will start doing some hand piecing once in awhile, when I'm in the mood. But the hand piecing on old quilts and orphan blocks absolutely blows me away-- how some people can be SO precise and do such delicate work just amazes me. Thank you for joining me!
I just love red and white quilts
Me too! I started making a collection of them to keep for myself. I think we are going to film a bed turning of red and white quilts next month.
Glad you're keeping it it's so beautiful!!
Another wonderful video Sue. I would dearly love to see how you hand quilt. I have hand quilted for many years but it is so laborious and sllooowww. Your speed is just remarkable. I am also grateful to you for showing us how you prepare and store men’s shirts. I have a lot but stored the pieces flat so I couldn’t see them and they never got used. Now they are nicely folded into visible packets ready to go. I just love your scrap content. Thank you so much. Laima from Canada
One of the things I like about hand quilting is that it is slow. It's a time for me to relax, and that's how I start every single day. If I don't have a needle in my hand, I don't know what to do with myself. I'm glad you've got your shirts reorganized and ready to go!
I have always had making a red and white quilt on my to make list. I’m a fairly new quilter and most of my quilts so far have been made for my family. Most of them were queen or king size. So, now that those 13 are done I can make the red and white one for myself. The amount of quilting making you accomplish is so amazing to me. It makes me wonder if there are more than 24 hours in a day in Pennsylvania 😊.
A king size quilt is a HUGE amount of work! I have never made one that big. It definitely sounds like time you made one to keep for yourself!
Love watching you. Barb from Ky.
You are so inspirational! I am a beginner quilter but older in age. I just started learning to sew last year. I missed so many years I could be making so many things. Better late than never!! I love your Red quilt sampler quilt, I love ON POINT quilts they are my favorite. It is BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you I learn so much from every video.
It's absolutely better late than never! They say there are "project people" and "process people." Meaning some people find the highest value in having a completed quilt, and some value the process of quilting the most. I'm a "process" person; once I finish a quilt, I don't really think about it anymore. If you're the same type, it doesn't matter how late you start, each day that you get to sew will be fulfillng in itself. (AND you'll have finished projects!)
I love quilts set on point, also, but I still make mistakes setting them up more often than I should! They can be tricky for me.
What a wonderful enjoyable video. Your red and white quilt is a delight and what a joy to make it for your own pleasure. Thank you for all your wonderful inspiring creativity.
Thank you so much. I spent so much time making that one, and now that it's finished I am not as excited about it. I think I will love it again after I have a little time away, at least that's how it seems to work with me.
I love that you do your own thing and use orphan blocks and lots of improv in your quilting style! I like to do the same
I'm so glad to hear it! I enjoy playing around with things, and problem solving in quilt making.
Colour catchers ...someone had mercy on we quilters when they marketed these. Your works are lovely. thank you for sharing them and the head lamp tip (about the red mark). We who live alone and rarely look in the mirror LOL!
Haha, isn't that the truth! I'm not someone who gets dressed up to leave the house-- but I don't want to wonder why people are staring at my forehead! I agree, color catchers are just vital. I'd be afraid to make red and white quilts without them.
It’s absolutely WONDERFUL! You inspire me!
Every time I see your videos I want to quilt!! I use woven ties in rug hooking. Happy Thanksgiving.
Hi, I was directed to your channel from Brenda, from Conquering Mt Scrapmore and I had to tell you I like what I see. ❤
Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful red quilt
Hi, Sue, I’m new to your channel and am very impressed with the scrappy beauty of your designs. I would love to see what your hand under the quilt is doing while you take those fast, tiny stitches. My 82 year old eyes and fingers find big stitch Kantha type quilting works best for me. Thanks for sharing and that red sampler quilt is stunning - both sides.
Thank you so much! I've always wanted to try Kantha quilting. I'm a self-taught quilter, so I've just developed a rythm that works for me. The hand under the quilt feels for the needle to come through, and provides some tension in the fabric.
20 days to quilt your beautiful red and white quilt! Did you even sleep at night? You are amazing.
Hahaha!