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Given that you have all the resources you need quilting line, thimble, quilt hoop or frame, and most importantly the quilt you are willing to start.

Thread your needle with a strand of thread about 20-24 inches long. Often it works best to thread the needle just like the thread comes off of the spool. Tie a small knot in the end-of the strand just a thread (not a double thread when you would use to sew a button).

Alternative would be to choose where you'll start your quilting stitches. After you've figured that out, hide your needle about 1 from where you would prefer to begin. Supply the needle between the layers of the quilt and provide the idea of the needle up where you need to begin quilting. (The goal here would be to conceal your knot within the levels of the quilt.) Pull the needle entirely through the quilt top, then provide a gentle tug. The knot should go through into the heart of the cover. If it doesnt, just play with it. Often I tug on the thread with my hands while securing the material with my hook. It'll undergo the weave of the fabric, if your knot is small enough.

Check the end of the line after dark knot. If it's still sticking up through the quilt tip, you might need to work it in to the levels of the quilt. Which can be done with your needle. Carefully stick your needle through the quilt top, just above the bond. (I know you cant see this, as it is covered by the fabric, but you can get a feeling of where the thread is.) Then slide your needle parallel to the fabric toward the tail end of the thread. This will move the end to the layers. You might wish to trim it slightly, In the event the trail of the thread is extra long. Be sure you've enough extra bond about the tail after dark knot so that your knot will be protected.

After you have your knot safely tucked within your umbrella levels, you're willing to begin quilting. Wearing a thimble to the finger you will use to push the line in to the umbrella will save that finger. Therefore, utilizing your thimbled hand, push the threaded needle into the levels of the cover until it comes through to the other side. Make use of a finger in your other hand under the quilt to feel if the needle has come through.

Use the hand underneath the quilt to steer the needle and thread back up through the levels to the top of the quilt. Your thumb on the hand on the top of-the umbrella can be useful as well. Stick the needle up through the levels in a point where you quilting pattern is (you could be quilting in the ditch or have created a fabulous design for your quilting pattern).

Beginners may want to make one stitch at the same time. With practice, you will be able to make 3-4 stitches before you take the needle through all layers of the cloth and tighten the bond. The thread needs to be tight, but not so tight that it puckers the cover.

Until your line is only about 6 long keep on this rocking movement of quilting along your quilting design. Today it is time for you to cut it off and knot the thread. Put your thread once completely around the hook. Then watchfully stick the needle into the quilt top (between your sheets) just like if you're making another stitch. (Some folks make this ultimate stitch on the back in their quilt as it won't have the same tautness as the other quilting stitches.) Bring the needle up through the quilt top about 1 from the last stitch, and gently pull the knot through the quilt top.

Cut the end of thread, and, if necessary, take the small end of the thread involving the levels of the umbrella as you did when you started your quilting stitches.

Thread yet another hook, and begin again. I broadly speaking use a quilting hoop, and I move the hoop and start again, when I've a of quilting. I also often start in the center of the cover and workout to the sides. Your cover will be complete, before you realize it.

Hand quilting is something simple to do when watching TV. (Even if you dont like activities, you may sit and quilt and pretend to watch the game!) Its also a good exercise for long car trips if someone else is operating waiting in the health practitioners office, or in the car for your kids, or while your kids are training dance, Little League, or a number of other items. You will get the concept its lightweight, effective, and fun!

Happy Quilting!

Dollar Halgren

2005, Penny Halgren

Dollar is a quilter in excess of 24 years who seeks to interest new quilters and provide them with the resources required to produce beautiful blankets. compare personalised teddy bears for babies