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Re: Hiding the end knot on hand quilting 02 Nov 2013 14:51 #112214

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Your quilting stitch is like a signature. It is unique to you. The more you hand-quilt the more even your stitches will be. As a self-taught hand quilter, I have found that the thread count of the fabric usually determines how many times I loop the thread to form the quilters' knot. I use YLI hand quilting thread and leave plenty of room at the end of a line of stitches to form a knot. Run the thread between the layers, and with your fingernail on the other hand hold onto the knot as you pop it between layers. If for some reason you find a knot on top of the top, you can use a big tapestry needle size 16 to carefully push it between the layers again. I sometimes take a backstitch on a very long line of quilting. Lots of quilting designs and inspiration can be found in old quilts, in books and museums. And, I often quilt from the back

if it's easier to see the marks, find you own way. The best marking pencils are Prismacolor VERITHIN white and gold. They wash out. Your talent is like water in a well always there; sometimes close to the surface; sometimes you have to dig a little deeper. You are doing great!

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Re: Hiding the end knot on hand quilting 01 Nov 2013 05:03 #112142

mlbourb OFFLINE Posts: 32	Thanks every one for the words of encouragement.
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Re: Hiding the end knot on hand quilting 31 Oct 2013 19:38 #112117

ritzy OFFLINE Posts: 2963 Thank you received: 82	Yep, those stitches look pretty good.
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Re: Hiding the end knot on hand quilting 31 Oct 2013 19:05 #112112

djane OFFLINE Posts: 751 Thank you received: 255	Your quilting is looking great Matt.
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Re: Hiding the end knot on hand quilting 31 Oct 2013 10:30 #112086

suehenyon OFFLINE Posts: 1796 Thank you received: 51	Dang, your quilting looks great to me!
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Re: Hiding the end knot on hand quilting 31 Oct 2013 10:03 #112081

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Re: Hiding the end knot on hand quilting 31 Oct 2013 08:55 #112074

QuilterLynn OFFLINE Posts: 1422 Thank you received: 4	Progress is the key---one step at a time. Looks good.
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Re: Hiding the end knot on hand quilting 31 Oct 2013 05:18 #112069

mlbourb OFFLINE Posts: 32	Yes Lois I did get my machine. And I have gotten to play with it. I love it.
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Re: Hiding the end knot on hand quilting 31 Oct 2013 05:15 #112068

loise98 OFFLINE Posts: 2932 Thank you received: 267	Way to go! Have you gotten to try out that new sewing machine?
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Re: Hiding the end knot on hand quilting 31 Oct 2013 02:50 #112063

mlbourb OFFLINE Posts: 32	I did 2 blocks today it's coming along nicely. Some if the stitches are uneven but I am working on it
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Re: Hiding the end knot on hand quilting 31 Oct 2013 02:40 #112062

Zarah OFFLINE Posts: 1526 Thank you received: 30	That was a good find, Wendy. There's always help on the forum. Matt, post pictures when you can, please!
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Re: Hiding the end knot on hand quilting 30 Oct 2013 20:50 #112051

mlbourb OFFLINE Posts: 32	Thank you Wendy it helped
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Re: Hiding the end knot on hand quilting 30 Oct 2013 17:42 #112039

twiglet OFFLINE Posts: 3849 Thank you received: 546	I wrap the end of the thread around the needle twice and pull the needle through to make the knot. It's small and if you go in the fabric a short distance from the start and bring the needle up at the start you can pull the knot into the fabric. Here you go click link to video
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Hiding the end knot on hand quilting 30 Oct 2013 17:08 #112038

mlbourb OFFLINE Posts: 32	hi everyone, I am still working on my first quilt, it is in the hoop and I am having a very hard time tying the end knot. is there a secret? or an easy way. I have searched youtube and having no luck. I have also checked Alex Andersons classroom videos on hand quilting and still nothing. please help me!!!! Thanks Mathew
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