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Frequently Asked Quilting
Questions
Q: Hand quilting verses machine
quilting.
I think about how the quilt will be used. Then
decide whether to quilt by hand or machine. Both methods can be durable. As
with anything, the quality of the work-spacing of stitch lines, thread used,
and placement of quilting will all influence the life of the quilt as will
how it is used, stored, and laundered. Quilts will generally show wear first
along the edges of the binding. Most of us prefer to use double fold binding
to provide some reinforcement along these edges. I have been quilting for
about 30 years and am now a professional longarm quilter. I still do small
pieces on my domestic sewing machine and I quilt by hand for clients as
well. I do teach hand quilting. Dee Angus in Ojai, CA
I don’t know about machine quilting, but I have quilts that my mom made in
the late 20's, 30's and 40's, that she hand quilted. We have used these as
bed covers etc, washed and washed for years, some are still very pretty and
I am using them. Jo ,Alba Tx.
I like machine quilting best. For me it is more durable and faster. If you
practice hand quilting, you learn to make tiny stitches. But for it takes
too long, because there are so many projects I want to do. Shirley
Sargent
I machine quilt not only because I think it makes a stronger quilt but it is
faster. I have never tried hand quilting but someday I hope too. Most hand
quilters will tell you it is more relaxing. I suggest you give both a try.
Most of your quilts shops offer lesson in both techniques. Elaine
To Pam Greer's question about machine or hand quilting I guess it's to each
his own. But I have found that machine quilting hold up better wash after
wash after wash and the threads don't come out and have to be repaired.
Gwendolyn Murray
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