Hand quilting technique

Hand quilting is the technique of sewing together the three layers of a quilt (batting between two layers of fabric) in a decorative freehand stitch.

Great Tutorial for Beginners – Larger Stitches Show Best! Most quilters, whether they hand quilt or not, deeply appreciate the fine quilts produced by those who do. There’s just something about hand quilting that makes quilts stand out over their machine-quilted counterparts. Quality hand quilting is all about the stitch size and how even the …

Hand-Quilting Tips & Tricks for traditional AND modern hand-quilting!

I've been having so much fun quilting the Controlled Chaos scrap quilt. :-) I'm doing some big stitch quilting and I love the way it looks and the texture it adds! I've got a series of hand quilting videos. basic hand quilting quilting without marking big stitch quilting (what I'm doing for this quilt and

A warm welcome if you've joined me from the marvellous Moda Bakeshop. Here, as promised, are my favourite tips for those of you considering hand quilting your Woodruff Quilt. Or any quilt, for that matter. I love hand-quilting and find it very relaxing. I particularly enjoy the transformation of three separate layers of fabric - feeling their weight draped over my palm - to one continuous piece of quilted fabric, which somehow takes on a life of its own, feeling lighter in my hands as I…

Learn how to hand quilt. It's easy, relaxing, and goes faster than you think it will. In this video you'll learn all the basics of hand quilting - from the tools you need to the mechanics of how to do the stitch. There are two methods you'll see people use - stabbing and rocking. I'm

Do you want to learn how to hand quilt? Now’s the perfect time to get started! If you’re really unfamiliar with hand quilting, head over to read about the supplies you’ll need

Sarah on Instagram: "Two new things for me! It's my first time hand quilting a cheater print and my first time using soft and stable (this will become a bag). I'm loving all of the fun prints in this cheater fabric by @alexiamarcelleabegg! #sarahmade #alexiamarcelleabegg #oohluckyluckyfabric #cheaterprintfabric #handquilted #rubystarsociety"

As a modern quilter, it may be a little surprising that I’ve become a big fan of hand quilting. “That’s so traditional!” I hear you say, “How can you get that modern look you love sewing by hand"?” Well, I say modern quilting can be anything you want it to be! Here’s my beginner’s guide to hand