You’re a breath of fresh air, I’m so tired of hearing how quilting stitches have to be perfect. They only have to be perfect if perfection is your goal. My goal is to make a pretty and useful quilt. Thank you 😊
I just found your content. Thank you so much! I’m 29, crocheted and hand stitched my entire life. I don’t do well with the machine. But I’ve wanted to hand quilt and felt so discouraged due to the perfectionism I see. But you are amazing and totally right! As long as I like it- who cares? I appreciate you!
Miss Wendi, Thank you for a great and learning video,I,m a old man that is trying to broaden my abilities,and remember so many years ago my mothers mother with a old quilting frame hanging down from the ceiling and all the adults ,( yes Mam the men also ) working on a quilt on Saturdays and rainy days, and then hoisting it back up till the next time,..this was before electric blankets and yes Mam they did not measure their lengths or counts they didn't care either,GOD bless you and again thank you,I think I can do this now , Johnny B.
John Harrington - thanks for your comment! I'm almost 59, and I'm also trying to broaden my abilities - and I just made my very first little "lap quilt" or I should say baby quilt because it is for my new granddaughter. Now I'm trying to find videos that show how to hand stitch because I'm trying to decide whether to do this or tie. Your description of how you and your family stitched quilts gave me a very warm, homey, and cozy feeling! My mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and even further back - all made quilts. They also crocheted, were great seamstresses, embroidered, canned their own food, etc etc. I have very fond memories of all the women getting together to work on quilts, to can, and so on. But, I was just too impatient to learn all these skills. I did dabble in crochet and embroidery, and had to learn to sew my own and my children's clothes for many years - but I never learned to quilt, crochet, and embroidery the way they did. I don't know why I'm telling you all of this - but what you described sent me down memory lane. But with just one big difference - the men didn't go near all those things! That was "women's work", lol. I appreciate it when I discover that that does not hold true in all families! Thanks again!
Thank you so much.....I was gifted 3 quilt tops, all hand pieced by my great grandmother....and they NEED to be hand quilted to do justice for them....I'd rather them quilted and completed, than be "perfect".....your video has been so very helpful. Thank you!
Great explanations. I’ve been hand quilting for over 30 years and I strive to make my stitches even, but i’m not a machine so they will vary in size some. Those little variations are part of the beauty of something that’s hand made.
thank you... when you said "I Do not care".. 💜💜 because everyone tries to be so perfect. I think we lose the fact that it's done by hand.. hours of work... nothing can ever be perfect.. and that in turn is perfection 💜
You are a wonderful instructor. I am 75 & learning to quilt (machine & hand w/o hoop). My hands aren't strong enough to hold a hoop. Stitching (for me) is very rewarding. Thank for your TH-cam post. I can tell you are very talented & patient. thnx again, Meme
Your instructions are concise and easy to follow. Your voice makes the information you share enjoyable and also easy to follow. I have watched many quilting videos and find yours the easiest to retain the process. Thanks for sharing your information.
I am actually flooded with memories as my grandmothers, and great-grandmothers. They loved quilting, by hand and machine. I have a grasp on most beginner machine quilting but I really want to grow in my hand quilting, and unfortunately my grandmothers are no longer around to teach me. I can't find any local guilds, and am thinking of starting one to host women like yourself to teach me and other like-minded ladies who are passionate about bringing these skills back for younger generations. Thank you for this!!
Thank you for this demonstration. I have done some hand quilting but am self-taught and didn't know if I was doing it right. Having other more experienced quilters laugh at my clumsy stitches almost made me quit hand quilting, but like you I decided I didn't care what they thought as long as it held the layers together. And time and practice have helped shrink my stitches some. Also thanks for those comments about what might be called the limitations of most quilters. It's nice to know my directional struggles put me in such good company. 🙂
Thank you so much for this video. My mother in law made her last (I say maybe) quilt as a gift to me before I married her baby boy. She's in assisted living now and we live in the family home. I've been wanting a project for us when she visits. This video just made my mind up. Thank you. I can't wait to get started!😀 Her last quilt my butt.👍
thank you again! watched this 2 days ago but didn’t hand quilt until tonight and i just gotta say...WOW! i’ve been sewing for years but just recently got into quilting. your explanation & different camera angles made it all very crystal clear and i whizzed through my quilting tonight. thank you again!
this is a great video that takes into consideration the fact that we grow with more practice, and doesn't emphasize perfection at the beginning, which only turns off would be newbies. thank you!
I remember watching my grandmother doing this when I was little. I'm working on a quilt that I've been planning on doing for 20 years. Piecing by machine but will be quilted by hand....wish me luck!
Fantastic tutorial, thank you! I had no idea how much I would learn and how different hand quilting is than other hand sewing. And I completely agree with your comments about perfection. Thanks again, this was so helpful.
Ohh. You said hancock fabrics and I almost started crying. I miss working there so much and learning things every day from customers. Awesome tutorial.
What a great video! You are clear and concise - you enunciate and are conversational without fumbling or vamping. The camera work is excellent. Thank you for an informative video.
My Memaw always quilted and I never had the privilege of learning from her. I cross stitch and am finishing a baby quilt and want to hand quilt a backing on it. I learned a lot here and am so looking forward to getting started.
Reliable information for hand quilting beginners. I have liked size 9 needles also. The batt I use is Hobbs 80/20. 80% cotton and 20% polyester. All of these instructions apply to "big stitch" also. So anyone can benefit from practicing them. Hand quilting lends itself to such a nice finish. Versatile hand quilters have practiced extensively quilting away from themselves pushing with their thumbs. Really fast. Great results.
This was a great tutorial! I love that your camera was focused the whole time and the different angles you showed for clarity. If you already have your supplies and came here just to learn the stitching like I did, the stitching starts at 5:00
Stumbled onto your site at 3:30 AM, hooked! Watched all Of the hand quilting videos. Your instructions and video are extremely well done and clearly understandable. You do not waste time but you give each section perfect instruction. I really appreciate your videos! Eager to watch more!
Great video--thanks! I'm a machine quilter and was gifted an unfinished 1930's Dresden Plate quilt. Only 6 of the 24 "plates" have been hand quilted, so I need to learn how to hand quilt so I can finish it!
Great tutorial, thank you! I'm about to start hand-quilting a project tonight - first one I've done in 9 years. Thanks for the knotting tips - that's exactly what I was looking for!
I'm very happy to see this video. I tried quilting with my small sewing mashine and I failed totaly. Technicly it should be able to work, but it doesn't. My books did not tell how to handquilt and you where my first search result. I too love embroidery and now I'm looking forward in combining my two passions. I hope my boyfriend will love it too ;) Thanks for your work!
Thank you for such a great, informative video...you are a terrific teacher and I'm glad I found your vids! I'm brand new to quilting and I've found this to be wonderfully encouraging..you've given me confidence! Thanks so much, Wendy, I look forward to watching more of you!
Love this! Can't wait for the next one. BTW, on every single video you make (I love your embroidery tutorials), the camera work is amazing. It's always steady and in focus, and any necessary detail shows up perfectly. Sometimes even the best instructors lack in this area and it keeps me from enjoying their talents. Hats off to your camera person!
+Laura Palka (Crystal) DITTO to all Laura Palka (Crystal) said. It's as if she heard the voice inside my head - how did she do that? ;-) You and your husband make a great team; please thank him for me as well.
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. I'm hand quilting at the moment and was a bit desparate, because I wasn't sure doing it right. Now I'm updated. Thank you!
this was so good, all three videos. clear, easy to understand, doable, and not like the quilt police. Plus your little tips of holding and right hand stuff was so helpful to me. Mine is terrible but I was trying to teach self. Thanks lots.
It so nice to hear that perfection is what matters to you. I don't plan on entering any quilting shows. Learning to quilt both by hand and machine is my goal. It something i want to pass down to my children...even the boys lol.
thank you for this excellent tutorial! It is very clear and easy to follow. I'm beginning my first quilt, and this video is a tremendous help. Happy quilting!:)
Wonderful video! I have just done a hand quilting series here on TH-cam and in my Facebook group. I was almost afraid to post, because my stitches are not perfect either! Thanks for reminding us they don't have to be perfect...that is the beauty of handmade! If I wanted perfection, I'd machine quilt or have it done for me!!! So glad I found your video! Again, great job!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been struggling to learn how to hand quilt--now I see what I was doing wrong! Your video has been a tremendous help.
Tiny even stitches might look pretty, I think I'm with you on it being used to keep the layers together. I just hand pieced a top but going to have it machine quilted. Might try hand quilting in the future. Thanks for the instructions.
Thank you so much! I have an idea to make a denim tapestry from thrifted jeans for our living room, but I don’t own a sewing machine. So excited to start my new project!
I quilt with a group for our church. I believe the imperfections and the different quilting styles of each individual is the proof that it is hand quilted. Also, if you are looking close for mistakes and imperfections, you don't really want a hand quilted piece.
Omg, I'm so glad I found your station. I've been doing braided rugs for a number of years now, but have gotten mixed results and want to try something different. Almost all the tools are the same! Even the same thread...
I can see the stitches on the quilt you first made. I plan to start a 'crazy quilt' but do you have a video on how to piece them together. My mom made both hand and machine quilts. I really wish I could have learned from her about this. I was a tomboy and it was hard enough to teach me embroidery
You have a new subscriber! Thanks for a superb video, I was searching for a video just like this because I made a very simple, first baby quilt and am trying to decide whether to hand quilt or tie. Since it's a "sandwich quilt", machine quilting is not really an option for me, plus I chose a very thick (but soft) batting. I love this video and will be watching more!
I have a question, what did they use as batting to fill quilts with easy back when? I remember my grandmother had quilts that were so heavy. It's funny they've come out with weighted blankets now because honestly those were the best nights sleep I'd ever have was under those heavy quilts. That's what I want to use, I don't like light weight blankets. Thank you for your help
Thank you so much for this knowledgeable information. I loved watching your video. I’m not sure where to find the link to buy your product. Can you help me with this? 13:20
I can’t seem to get those small stitches or make the little thumb dimple. Is it possible my fabric and batting are just too thick? I can’t seem to grab even twice as big of a stitch as shown here.
This is my first time watching this video, and thinking about quilting. I enjoy arts and crafts, and I am interested in learning how to quilt. The quilting thread sounds great, however, I wonder if this type of thread would be ideal for uses other than quilting. For example, patching holes in clothing or mending a seam? Thank you for your video.
I know nothing about quilting, but I heard somewhere that the proper number of stitches per inch is nine. That is where the old saying comes from, "a stich in time saves nine." I don't know exactly what that saying means other than don't rush, but that is what I heard.
Thanks so much for this tutorial! I want to attempt to repair hand stitching on an antique quilt and I don't even sew. This was great, I will be watching it a few more times.
When you say the needle slides "between the layers" do you mean that it doesn't matter if it's just between the batting and the top, or between the batting and the back, or are you aiming to slide it inside the batting itself? Or does it not matter? Thank you!
I don't think it really matters - you just don't want to be able to see the thread. So if you're using dark thread and a light fabric - definitely make sure it's going through the batting. Other than that, it doesn't matter!
Question: I have been working a my first quilt (hand quilting) and I am so addicted to it that I can't put it away!! I end up working hours on it. After having worked so much on it my finger that is under the quilt, after being pokes so many times, even if lightly poked, ends up hurting and the needle touching it makes my JUMP because it's so painful!! I tried working with other fingers but it's not as comfortable, I keep coming back to that sore finger! I tried using the nail of the finger to feel the needle is through the quilt but now it's getting scratched quite a bit...I could go on that way but I feel it's not the right way to do it. Should I use a 2nd thimble, on the finger getting poked as well? I think I wouldn't feel the needle is there and ready to rock the needle for tiny stitches. I am confused, I feel I am not getting it! May be I work too much at a time on my quilt, I should take breaks and let my finger heal!! Help me!!
I know exactly what you're talking about! There's a product called Bag Balm (I think it was originally developed to treat cow udders?) that is pure magic. I know Amazon sells it and I'm sure others do too. It comes in a square green tin - and I think you can buy it now in a tube too. Rub a little dab of it into the sore fingertip at night and usually by the next day you'll be ready to quilt again with no pain. Since you have some built-up scratching it may take a couple of days to be completely back to normal. :-)
I use two thimbles, one above and one below. Also, there are a variety of leather thimbles out there. I like the goat skin thimbles the best. I have always hated the metal ones. With the leather thimbles, they protect your finger more than nothing, but you can still feel pressure on the finger tip. Hope this helps. Your talking about quilting all the time. I am ADHD. My quilting helps me slow my brain down, focus, and helps take some of my stress out. No matter what your reason for quilting, keep enjoying it. It's fun to do! Happy Quilting! Diane
I'm sure it does - but I always use Warm & Natural batting, which is a thinnish cotton batting, so I can't really speak to how much of a difference it makes.
dear wendi, will you be able to advise how do we start hand quilting the precut fabrics please? i cant figure out how to hand quilt from the first step..
+Yu Shan Tan Hi! It sounds like you're asking about piecing rather than quilting, and that depends very much on the style of quilt you're making. I recommend going to my website (www.shinyhappyworld.com) and clicking on the link for Lessons & Tutorials near the top of every page. You'll find a bunch of free lessons there.
Look in the description below the video. There's a link to the blog post I wrote to go with this video and there are several links there to the supplies I used and other related video tutorials.
Not really. But if you quilt for several hours at one stretch it was start to feel sore. If you quilt a lot you'll build up a bit of a callous on the tip of that finger.
You’re a breath of fresh air, I’m so tired of hearing how quilting stitches have to be perfect. They only have to be perfect if perfection is your goal. My goal is to make a pretty and useful quilt. Thank you 😊
So true!
Thank you Wendi 😊
I just found your content. Thank you so much! I’m 29, crocheted and hand stitched my entire life. I don’t do well with the machine. But I’ve wanted to hand quilt and felt so discouraged due to the perfectionism I see. But you are amazing and totally right! As long as I like it- who cares? I appreciate you!
Miss Wendi, Thank you for a great and learning video,I,m a old man that is trying to broaden my abilities,and remember so many years ago my mothers mother with a old quilting frame hanging down from the ceiling and all the adults ,( yes Mam the men also ) working on a quilt on Saturdays and rainy days, and then hoisting it back up till the next time,..this was before electric blankets and yes Mam they did not measure their lengths or counts they didn't care either,GOD bless you and again thank you,I think I can do this now , Johnny B.
John Harrington - thanks for your comment! I'm almost 59, and I'm also trying to broaden my abilities - and I just made my very first little "lap quilt" or I should say baby quilt because it is for my new granddaughter. Now I'm trying to find videos that show how to hand stitch because I'm trying to decide whether to do this or tie. Your description of how you and your family stitched quilts gave me a very warm, homey, and cozy feeling! My mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and even further back - all made quilts. They also crocheted, were great seamstresses, embroidered, canned their own food, etc etc. I have very fond memories of all the women getting together to work on quilts, to can, and so on. But, I was just too impatient to learn all these skills. I did dabble in crochet and embroidery, and had to learn to sew my own and my children's clothes for many years - but I never learned to quilt, crochet, and embroidery the way they did. I don't know why I'm telling you all of this - but what you described sent me down memory lane. But with just one big difference - the men didn't go near all those things! That was "women's work", lol. I appreciate it when I discover that that does not hold true in all families! Thanks again!
Thank you so much.....I was gifted 3 quilt tops, all hand pieced by my great grandmother....and they NEED to be hand quilted to do justice for them....I'd rather them quilted and completed, than be "perfect".....your video has been so very helpful. Thank you!
Great explanations. I’ve been hand quilting for over 30 years and I strive to make my stitches even, but i’m not a machine so they will vary in size some. Those little variations are part of the beauty of something that’s hand made.
thank you... when you said "I Do not care".. 💜💜 because everyone tries to be so perfect. I think we lose the fact that it's done by hand.. hours of work... nothing can ever be perfect.. and that in turn is perfection 💜
Debbee Coone for real. I worried about that an her saying that made me feel better
Hair styles for older women
You are a wonderful instructor. I am 75 & learning to quilt (machine & hand w/o hoop). My hands aren't strong enough to hold a hoop. Stitching (for me) is very rewarding. Thank for your TH-cam post. I can tell you are very talented & patient. thnx again, Meme
In case it would help, I've seen quilting hoops that have a stand. They look like they are adjustable, so it can sit above your lap.
Thanks for adding "it's what works for you". and "its not about perfection." Starting my first hand quilting project today, love your advice.
Your instructions are concise and easy to follow. Your voice makes the information you share enjoyable and also easy to follow. I have watched many quilting videos and find yours the easiest to retain the process. Thanks for sharing your information.
I am actually flooded with memories as my grandmothers, and great-grandmothers. They loved quilting, by hand and machine. I have a grasp on most beginner machine quilting but I really want to grow in my hand quilting, and unfortunately my grandmothers are no longer around to teach me. I can't find any local guilds, and am thinking of starting one to host women like yourself to teach me and other like-minded ladies who are passionate about bringing these skills back for younger generations. Thank you for this!!
Thank you for this demonstration. I have done some hand quilting but am self-taught and didn't know if I was doing it right. Having other more experienced quilters laugh at my clumsy stitches almost made me quit hand quilting, but like you I decided I didn't care what they thought as long as it held the layers together. And time and practice have helped shrink my stitches some.
Also thanks for those comments about what might be called the limitations of most quilters. It's nice to know my directional struggles put me in such good company. 🙂
Thank you so much for this video. My mother in law made her last (I say maybe) quilt as a gift to me before I married her baby boy. She's in assisted living now and we live in the family home. I've been wanting a project for us when she visits. This video just made my mind up. Thank you. I can't wait to get started!😀 Her last quilt my butt.👍
thank you so much for what you are showing. I love your "I don't care" about perfection when it comes to stitching.
thank you again! watched this 2 days ago but didn’t hand quilt until tonight and i just gotta say...WOW! i’ve been sewing for years but just recently got into quilting. your explanation & different camera angles made it all very crystal clear and i whizzed through my quilting tonight. thank you again!
this is a great video that takes into consideration the fact that we grow with more practice, and doesn't emphasize perfection at the beginning, which only turns off would be newbies. thank you!
I remember watching my grandmother doing this when I was little. I'm working on a quilt that I've been planning on doing for 20 years. Piecing by machine but will be quilted by hand....wish me luck!
This makes a lot of sense. I wondered why my stitches were so big and also only on one side.
Fantastic tutorial, thank you! I had no idea how much I would learn and how different hand quilting is than other hand sewing. And I completely agree with your comments about perfection. Thanks again, this was so helpful.
Ohh. You said hancock fabrics and I almost started crying. I miss working there so much and learning things every day from customers. Awesome tutorial.
What a great video! You are clear and concise - you enunciate and are conversational without fumbling or vamping. The camera work is excellent. Thank you for an informative video.
My Memaw always quilted and I never had the privilege of learning from her. I cross stitch and am finishing a baby quilt and want to hand quilt a backing on it. I learned a lot here and am so looking forward to getting started.
Reliable information for hand quilting beginners. I have liked size 9 needles also. The batt I use is Hobbs 80/20. 80% cotton and 20% polyester. All of these instructions apply to "big stitch" also. So anyone can benefit from practicing them. Hand quilting lends itself to such a nice finish. Versatile hand quilters have practiced extensively quilting away from themselves pushing with their thumbs. Really fast. Great results.
This was a great tutorial! I love that your camera was focused the whole time and the different angles you showed for clarity.
If you already have your supplies and came here just to learn the stitching like I did, the stitching starts at 5:00
Stumbled onto your site at 3:30 AM, hooked! Watched all Of the hand quilting videos. Your instructions and video are extremely well done and clearly understandable. You do not waste time but you give each section perfect instruction. I really appreciate your videos! Eager to watch more!
Great video--thanks! I'm a machine quilter and was gifted an unfinished 1930's Dresden Plate quilt. Only 6 of the 24 "plates" have been hand quilted, so I need to learn how to hand quilt so I can finish it!
Thank you! You hit the nail on the head with this great video.
Great tutorial, thank you! I'm about to start hand-quilting a project tonight - first one I've done in 9 years. Thanks for the knotting tips - that's exactly what I was looking for!
I'm very happy to see this video. I tried quilting with my small sewing mashine and I failed totaly. Technicly it should be able to work, but it doesn't. My books did not tell how to handquilt and you where my first search result. I too love embroidery and now I'm looking forward in combining my two passions. I hope my boyfriend will love it too ;) Thanks for your work!
Your video gives me the courage to hand stitch. Thank you.
Thank you for such a great, informative video...you are a terrific teacher and I'm glad I found your vids! I'm brand new to quilting and I've found this to be wonderfully encouraging..you've given me confidence! Thanks so much, Wendy, I look forward to watching more of you!
Love this! Can't wait for the next one. BTW, on every single video you make (I love your embroidery tutorials), the camera work is amazing. It's always steady and in focus, and any necessary detail shows up perfectly. Sometimes even the best instructors lack in this area and it keeps me from enjoying their talents. Hats off to your camera person!
+Laura Palka (Crystal) Thanks! My husband does all the camera work and I think he does an amazing job. :-)
+Laura Palka (Crystal) DITTO to all Laura Palka (Crystal) said. It's as if she heard the voice inside my head - how did she do that? ;-) You and your husband make a great team; please thank him for me as well.
I noticed that as well and it really does make a difference when watching/learning.
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. I'm hand quilting at the moment and was a bit desparate, because I wasn't sure doing it right. Now I'm updated. Thank you!
Was looking for a video on hand quilting basics, that showed both front and back of quilt. Thank you for showing both.
Enjoy your to the point tips!! Thank you for sharing!
I love that quilt on the background. 💜
this was so good, all three videos. clear, easy to understand, doable, and not like the quilt police. Plus your little tips of holding and right hand stuff was so helpful to me. Mine is terrible but I was trying to teach self. Thanks lots.
I love the dog quilt in the background!!
What a wonderful tutorial! It was encouraging, not off-putting at all!
Best hand quilting video I have watched!!! I can’t wait to try it. I am working on my Free motion quilting and finding it quite a challenge.
It so nice to hear that perfection is what matters to you. I don't plan on entering any quilting shows. Learning to quilt both by hand and machine is my goal. It something i want to pass down to my children...even the boys lol.
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How would you quilt an EPP hexagon quilt. Helpful information thank you.
thank you for this excellent tutorial! It is very clear and easy to follow. I'm beginning my first quilt, and this video is a tremendous help. Happy quilting!:)
Perfect timing, I'm doing a quilt top to finish by hand quilting with big stitches. Thank you
Thank you for this simple and easy to follow video. I needed a refresher!
Wonderful video! I have just done a hand quilting series here on TH-cam and in my Facebook group. I was almost afraid to post, because my stitches are not perfect either! Thanks for reminding us they don't have to be perfect...that is the beauty of handmade! If I wanted perfection, I'd machine quilt or have it done for me!!! So glad I found your video! Again, great job!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been struggling to learn how to hand quilt--now I see what I was doing wrong! Your video has been a tremendous help.
That is a beautiful stitching and you did a wonderful job
Tiny even stitches might look pretty, I think I'm with you on it being used to keep the layers together. I just hand pieced a top but going to have it machine quilted. Might try hand quilting in the future. Thanks for the instructions.
Thank you so much! I have an idea to make a denim tapestry from thrifted jeans for our living room, but I don’t own a sewing machine. So excited to start my new project!
I quilt with a group for our church. I believe the imperfections and the different quilting styles of each individual is the proof that it is hand quilted. Also, if you are looking close for mistakes and imperfections, you don't really want a hand quilted piece.
Awe sweet. I want to make a table runner and I have to do it by hand. So this is very helpful.
I love the background cats. Thanks for the video. Thinking of making a quilt with all my left over fabric scraps, but unsure of where to start.
Excellent tutorial! I really like the way you explain the process.
thank you so much everything you said makes me feel good about quilting now
Thank you for the lesson. My COVID goal was to hand quilt a small project.
Thank you! Very helpful video. I needed to know how to hide the knots. Feeling more confident now.
I want to say that I love those glasses that you're wearing 😊
Thank you for explaining this in such detail. I have been searching and looking for this.
EXCELLENT tutorial. This is exactly the type of method I was looking for.
This is helpful. I make crochet purses and line them by hand. I'm so worried the lining won't hold up, but this looks solid. Thanks!
Omg, I'm so glad I found your station. I've been doing braided rugs for a number of years now, but have gotten mixed results and want to try something different. Almost all the tools are the same! Even the same thread...
Thank you Wendy, very helpful tutorial I'm in the researching step. I hope video 2 or three talks about fabric. 🌹👍
Two seconds in and I already love you!
Loved your video but when I went to your site I could not find the thimbles or needles to order
I found this very good teaching has been a big help thanks
Thank you so much Wendi. Your technique will help me so much with my 25 panel candlewick quilt.
Alain Caroline will you share the pattern??? 😁
I can see the stitches on the quilt you first made. I plan to start a 'crazy quilt' but do you have a video on how to piece them together. My mom made both hand and machine quilts. I really wish I could have learned from her about this. I was a tomboy and it was hard enough to teach me embroidery
I'm a beginner, this is great info. Thanks for sharing!
You have a new subscriber! Thanks for a superb video, I was searching for a video just like this because I made a very simple, first baby quilt and am trying to decide whether to hand quilt or tie. Since it's a "sandwich quilt", machine quilting is not really an option for me, plus I chose a very thick (but soft) batting. I love this video and will be watching more!
Thank you so much for this tutorial.
The square hoop is so cool
Herzlichen Dank für dieses tolle und lehrreiche Video! ❤
Viele liebe Grüsse aus Wolfen/ Deutschland...
Excellent demonstration. Thank you.
I have a question, what did they use as batting to fill quilts with easy back when? I remember my grandmother had quilts that were so heavy. It's funny they've come out with weighted blankets now because honestly those were the best nights sleep I'd ever have was under those heavy quilts. That's what I want to use, I don't like light weight blankets. Thank you for your help
Thank you.what a very helpful video.im hand quilting too but without all the lovely gadgets you have access to.
Thank you so much for this knowledgeable information. I loved watching your video. I’m not sure where to find the link to buy your product. Can you help me with this? 13:20
That video doesn't really emtnion anything for sale, but you can find all of my patterns here. www.shinyhappyworld.com/
Thank you! I think I can do this now.
Thank you, Wendi. This is helpful. I am learning to quilt and I'm doing everything by hand.
Great video really clear . Thank you
I can’t seem to get those small stitches or make the little thumb dimple. Is it possible my fabric and batting are just too thick? I can’t seem to grab even twice as big of a stitch as shown here.
This is my first time watching this video, and thinking about quilting. I enjoy arts and crafts, and I am interested in learning how to quilt. The quilting thread sounds great, however, I wonder if this type of thread would be ideal for uses other than quilting. For example, patching holes in clothing or mending a seam? Thank you for your video.
I know nothing about quilting, but I heard somewhere that the proper number of stitches per inch is nine. That is where the old saying comes from, "a stich in time saves nine." I don't know exactly what that saying means other than don't rush, but that is what I heard.
Thank you for such a good explanatory video on hand quilting. Fixing to try my hand at it! LOL!
Thanks so much for this tutorial! I want to attempt to repair hand stitching on an antique quilt and I don't even sew. This was great, I will be watching it a few more times.
Thank you! Great demo!
How do you stabilize your hoop while using a hand on top AND bottom? I don't have a third hand to hold the hoop! No one addresses this. Help!
I sit tailor style on my couch and balance my hoop on my knees. :-)
BTW, I love that name..shiny happy world..it's perfect!
Terima kasih miss wendi.
I find that my needle is very slippery and touch to grab the needle when you pull the needle trough. Any suggestion how to get a grip on the needle?
When you say the needle slides "between the layers" do you mean that it doesn't matter if it's just between the batting and the top, or between the batting and the back, or are you aiming to slide it inside the batting itself? Or does it not matter? Thank you!
I don't think it really matters - you just don't want to be able to see the thread. So if you're using dark thread and a light fabric - definitely make sure it's going through the batting. Other than that, it doesn't matter!
Question: I have been working a my first quilt (hand quilting) and I am so addicted to it that I can't put it away!! I end up working hours on it. After having worked so much on it my finger that is under the quilt, after being pokes so many times, even if lightly poked, ends up hurting and the needle touching it makes my JUMP because it's so painful!! I tried working with other fingers but it's not as comfortable, I keep coming back to that sore finger! I tried using the nail of the finger to feel the needle is through the quilt but now it's getting scratched quite a bit...I could go on that way but I feel it's not the right way to do it. Should I use a 2nd thimble, on the finger getting poked as well? I think I wouldn't feel the needle is there and ready to rock the needle for tiny stitches. I am confused, I feel I am not getting it! May be I work too much at a time on my quilt, I should take breaks and let my finger heal!! Help me!!
I know exactly what you're talking about! There's a product called Bag Balm (I think it was originally developed to treat cow udders?) that is pure magic. I know Amazon sells it and I'm sure others do too. It comes in a square green tin - and I think you can buy it now in a tube too. Rub a little dab of it into the sore fingertip at night and usually by the next day you'll be ready to quilt again with no pain. Since you have some built-up scratching it may take a couple of days to be completely back to normal. :-)
I use two thimbles, one above and one below. Also, there are a variety of leather thimbles out there. I like the goat skin thimbles the best. I have always hated the metal ones. With the leather thimbles, they protect your finger more than nothing, but you can still feel pressure on the finger tip. Hope this helps. Your talking about quilting all the time. I am ADHD. My quilting helps me slow my brain down, focus, and helps take some of my stress out. No matter what your reason for quilting, keep enjoying it. It's fun to do! Happy Quilting! Diane
I believe my almost MIL used a leather thimble. Do you have any thoughts on them? Good bad indifferent?
Try it and see if you like it! Choosing a thimble is 100% a matter of personal preference.
This is GREAT! My first time seeing you and I’m subscribing. I was wondering if you are going to do sone on adding a border and binding?
old time saying that quilters make a mistake in their quit on purpose because only God is perfect
Great tutorial! One question, with this technique does the thickness of the quilt affect the stitch length? Or am I missing something?
I'm sure it does - but I always use Warm & Natural batting, which is a thinnish cotton batting, so I can't really speak to how much of a difference it makes.
Thank you. Great video!
dear wendi, will you be able to advise how do we start hand quilting the precut fabrics please? i cant figure out how to hand quilt from the first step..
+Yu Shan Tan Hi! It sounds like you're asking about piecing rather than quilting, and that depends very much on the style of quilt you're making. I recommend going to my website (www.shinyhappyworld.com) and clicking on the link for Lessons & Tutorials near the top of every page. You'll find a bunch of free lessons there.
Very helpful - thank you.
I don’t see the link for the frame? I would really like to find that, I also have the hoops and don’t really care for using those
Look in the description below the video. There's a link to the blog post I wrote to go with this video and there are several links there to the supplies I used and other related video tutorials.
When you are feeling for the needle on the bottom, does your bottom finger get pricked?
Not really. But if you quilt for several hours at one stretch it was start to feel sore. If you quilt a lot you'll build up a bit of a callous on the tip of that finger.