tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022341937749717549.post5044873159431624761..comments2024-01-17T13:09:59.416-08:00Comments on sunlight in winter quilts: Slow Stitching Sunday: Looking for AdviceLisa J.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16367339236614679822noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022341937749717549.post-70362618453823384762014-05-27T01:38:30.147-07:002014-05-27T01:38:30.147-07:00That's a pretty sampler you started long ago. ...That's a pretty sampler you started long ago. Like Carla and Deb, I also use YLI hand quilting thread. Hand quilting threads are wax-coated to reduce friction; cotton machine quilting threads aren't, so they break more easily when being repeatedly pulled through the fabric. I don't hand quilt very often, and always use a practice sandwich to get my hands used to the moves again.Marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395982229464502358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022341937749717549.post-62469054898890786342014-05-25T16:06:25.980-07:002014-05-25T16:06:25.980-07:00I am happiest using hand quilting thread. I prefer...I am happiest using hand quilting thread. I prefer 100 percent cotton and like a heavier weight like 28. If your going to do that hand quilting it is nice that the stitches show. I use YLI hand quilting thread as my generic go to thread for most projects. Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022341937749717549.post-70336595068916357802014-05-25T15:37:01.908-07:002014-05-25T15:37:01.908-07:00Love your stitches on your sampler from class! Nea...Love your stitches on your sampler from class! Neat design. I am a 'beginner' and self taught. Just give it a shot and see what is comfortable for you. I have a YLI quilting thread I love but also have some coats and clark hand quilting thread I got eons ago that I use too. I like a small needle - tip of my pointer finger to the first knuckle is my favorite size. I notice mine tend to bend easily. Deb's link to the celebrate hand quilting site is a great one. I've been there and learned a bunch. Good luck and remember we all have to start somewhere =)Deb Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206921657695916898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022341937749717549.post-45268922620311782712014-05-25T15:10:43.900-07:002014-05-25T15:10:43.900-07:00Interesting sampler. I'll be back to see this ...Interesting sampler. I'll be back to see this completed because it is promising. I have been hand quilting for a long time and you know what - I've never asked myself these questions!! Says a lot about me :) I've always used what my grandmother used: Mettler or Gutermann quilting threads. Love both and sometimes use both on same quilt! I think the bottom line is whatever one you are enjoying the most. I love betweens needles too and sometimes a thimble. Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14772079099766225814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022341937749717549.post-24756487574327634482014-05-25T14:48:14.907-07:002014-05-25T14:48:14.907-07:00I'm a novice at hand quilting too. I've t...I'm a novice at hand quilting too. I've tried regular thread and found that the quilting thread is sturdier. I find that I bend a lot of needles, but the quilting "betweens" do seem to be stronger. In the end, I'm sure you will find what works for you. The most important part will be the thought and love that you put into it. scraphappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472985095648633397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022341937749717549.post-8152525958874515092014-05-25T09:55:14.282-07:002014-05-25T09:55:14.282-07:00Celebrate Hand Quilting is doing a series of artic...Celebrate Hand Quilting is doing a series of articles right now on threads, hoops, needles etc! :) <br /><br />www.celebratehandquilting.com <br /><br />Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022341937749717549.post-82448658678787837352014-05-25T08:54:28.320-07:002014-05-25T08:54:28.320-07:00So happy to see you posting Lisa and glad you are ...So happy to see you posting Lisa and glad you are doing some hand quilting.... I hope you love it!<br />I use any kind of hand quilting thread I can buy on sale. I don't really have a favorite so far. I pin baste all my quilts for hand or machine quilting. Marking is the biggest challenge for me. I'm sure I've tried all the methods and keep experimenting with each project. Thanks for linking up!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.com