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Hand Quilting
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Has anyone here ever hand quilted? I am heading to my LQS today to look at hand quilting thread because I *want* to learn. Stitched In Color posted this tutorial last week that seems pretty simple and straight forward but, to be honest, I am scared to death to try.
So, hand quilters, should I be scared or is it pretty straight forward?
I want to add some hand quilted detail to the t-shirt quilt... most just some straight lines. 
Re: Hand Quilting
I inherited a beautifully hand quilted and embroidered quilt from my grandma so when I saw that tutorial I really wanted to try it. I just finished my quilt top and will hopefully get to start quilting tonight (if I get the time). I'm a little scared but it soulds pretty straight forward. It is just straight stitching with equal sized stitches... How hard can that be, right?
I'm actually horrible at hand stitching so this maybe a challenge. Let me know how yours goes. GL.
Straight lines and even spacing terrify me.
I think I might have to draw a line and make dashes with a water soluble pen/marker my first few times.
the blog
Partner to J | 02.15.05
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Haha, I'm going to have to start with a straight guideline too.
I've never hand-quilted, but the quilting in that tutorial is so pretty!
A friend's MIL grew up w/ Amish neighbors and learned to quilt from them. All of the quilts she makes are done from start to finish by hand. As a result, it takes her forever to finish one quilt.