SueinNH wrote:
Sue, I loved the class. I felt like I was the only one who couldn't get it, but she assured me that I was doing ok. She is so patient and willing to help. I went to her booth several times and she was encouraging everytime. I have to admit that I really haven't had any quilting lately to try and get this method down. I have the book and as soon as I'm able to get back to quilting, I will work on it again. I bought one of her stainless steel needles and I use it all the time for any hand sewing. It took some time to get use to it, but I'm glad I got it. As someone was saying, she has a plastic one which you can get to try it out. I think it was about $14.00 when I bought mine but that was several years ago. I'm sure they are still low though. I had a little more trouble with sliding on the plastic one but maybe I just didn't practice enough. I've had to learn how to use it again but I'm glad I got it. If you ever have a chance to take a class with her, I recommend it. Good luck with all of your quilting.
charlotte

Maureen, I saw the video clip. Her method looks good, but I think I would push the needle too far without a finger or something under the quilt to catch the needle. But, I won't knock it till I've tried it!!

It's been so long since I've quilted, I'll have to re-learn.

Take care, Sharon in TN (quiltnlady)

http://www.thimblelady.com/

If you go to her webpage on the left hand side there is a button which will take you to a quilting demo video

As you see she is demonstrating without a hoop to make a clearer picture but when using a hoop the quilt would be as loose as if the hoop wasn't there ( does that make sense?) and you can clearly see her thimble and the fact that she uses quite a long needle.
Watch how she manipulates the fabric with her under hand. The needle never goes anywhere near any finger under the quilt.


I have to admit that even after years of trying my finger still gets too close to the needle!

Hi all, I'm interested to know about Thimble Lady's method of hand quilting. Could someone fill me in?

Thanks and have a great weekend, Sharon in TN (quiltnlady)

I did a class with Luixin ( the thimble lady) many many years ago, she actually did a workshop for our quilt group. I started by using her first style of thimble. Then when she developed her cone thimble I bought one of those and have been using that ever since

Her method does take a little to get used to - for example you have the quilt sandwich really loose in the hoop.
But with this method I can ( and do ) quilt for very long periods without getting the sore wrist and hand that I used to do.

Luixin is a good teacher and she will go over things many times.

She does have a plastic cone thimble that is fairly cheap to buy so you can see if its going to suit before buying a silver one.

I used the first thimble I bought so much I wore a hole in it!

I think I am going to treat myself to a stainless steel one next

Good luck with your class I am sure you will enjoy it.

Charlotte,
How did your class go ? I have the DVD, but would much rather have a class. Let us know how you're doing, OK ?

For anyone else who has tried this type of hand quilting, how did you find it ? What are the needles or type of hoop you've found to work the best ?

I'm hoping to hear from those who have done it, before I invest in one of the thimbles. I have nerve damage down my arms and could never do the positions that "regular" hand quilting uses.
Looking forward to hearing from you !

Sue in NH

maureent wrote:
Thanks for the information. I've been wanting to take her class ever since I saw her on Simply Quilts over a year ago. Her class was full last year and I'm really glad I got in this time. Thanks for the encouragement.

Ive done her class - way way back we had her do a workshop for our quilting group.
She is very very well organised and encourages you so much
She might have a hoop you can borrow - or even buy at the class.

Good luck with the class - its a great way to hand quilt. And once you get used to it I find it faster!

I am signed up to take her class in Houston. Has anyone taken her class or use her method? I'm a little nerveous that I won't get it . I alson don't really have a stand up hoop. I just have the little pvc one that's about 11" square. Should I panic now or later? THe hoop and pen and paper are all the supplies that are listed. Help! Thanks,Charlotte