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....but i would love to learn...i don't have a sewing machine.....is there a way to make a small quilt by hand?
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i've never made a quilt...
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All most all quilts were originally made by hand, and there are still a number of quilts that are still made by hand today. Traditional wedding ring can be done by hand, Joseph's coat, Jacobs ladder, are just a few that lend themselves to hand piecing. Hand piecing is also user friendly too, as you can take small section with you and work on them when ever, not just when you have a machine in front of you.
Talk to your local quilt shop, or go online and do a search, and you will find the choices are endless.
Happy quilting.
Talk to your local quilt shop, or go online and do a search, and you will find the choices are endless.
Happy quilting.
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lisah
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I've only made one quilt in my life and it was a small throw. I took fabric paint and stenciled some of the squares, then alternated that with a patterned fabric. If you keep it small, hand stitching is easy. Or you can "tie" it. I think sewing the quilt is stronger.
My great-grandmother made summer quilts. They are quilts that use only a light piece of cotton fabric instead of batting. That made them easier to hand sew, plus they were usable all year round when used over blankets.
My great-grandmother made summer quilts. They are quilts that use only a light piece of cotton fabric instead of batting. That made them easier to hand sew, plus they were usable all year round when used over blankets.
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If it is any encouragement, my friend has made most of her quilts by hand. She is in her 80's now and continued to sew, knit and crochet until Alzheimers took hold.
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Sounds beautiful. You were/are blessed to have a great-grandmother who was so gifted.
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God bless her. May God ease the effects of Alzheimers for her and all her loved ones.
I may start with a min-quilt so i don't get overwhelmed, or pot holders LOL
Thank you all for your generous, kind feedback.
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Brinny, there are lots of small projects you can embark on to start with. Please let us know what you decide to try. I remember my friend would use up odds and ends by making patchwork needle cushions
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Brinny, there are lots of small projects you can embark on to start with. Please let us know what you decide to try. I remember my friend would use up odds and ends by making patchwork needle cushions
needle cushions? Sounds about the size i'd like to start with LOL! Maybe i should get a kit for a small project.
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This is one of my new year's resolutions, well i don't make resolutions, but it's what i'd like to learn/start before the new year.
Thank you for the links
Thank you for the links
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I am sure you can learn
Here are some more links for you
Patchwork Pincushion
30+ Free Pincushion Patterns : TipNut.com
Here are some more links for you
Patchwork Pincushion
30+ Free Pincushion Patterns : TipNut.com
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I'd never made a quilt prior to a few years ago, but decided the upcoming birth of my first niece called for this new skill...Like others have suggested here, just jumping onto google and YouTube will give you much help, as they did for me...seeing the process and learning the tricks...I've now made a few and they're lovely! Just remember to get a quilting hoop, they make the job so much easier for quilting newbies! Good luck!
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