Time to Hand Quilt - Frame Recommendations?
What a great term - QTD. I've been seeing a lot of that lately on our Southern Calif Quilters' Run. One shop was displaying a quilt with very tight stippling around a medallion applique; my aunt asked about it and the shop owner said that the quilting was called "McTavishing" and was a new type. I have heard of McTavishing before, but thought it referred to using textured threads. Maybe this is a new trend.
On another note, I am putting together the final rows of a Grandmother's Flower Garden crib quilt, all made of 30s reproductions. So much handwork is inspiring me to hand quilt this little quilt. So, now I "need" a quilting frame. I have been looking at floor frames and hoops on the web and like the no-baste idea. Does anyone have any recommendations? I sure like the Jasamine, but it is very expensive for a newbie. I will probably leave it set up, so I would like something that looks nice. It seems that there is quite a difference in the way that you attach the quilt top, back and batting to the frames. Is the Grace frame system really easier? I hope someone has some experience to share
On another note, I am putting together the final rows of a Grandmother's Flower Garden crib quilt, all made of 30s reproductions. So much handwork is inspiring me to hand quilt this little quilt. So, now I "need" a quilting frame. I have been looking at floor frames and hoops on the web and like the no-baste idea. Does anyone have any recommendations? I sure like the Jasamine, but it is very expensive for a newbie. I will probably leave it set up, so I would like something that looks nice. It seems that there is quite a difference in the way that you attach the quilt top, back and batting to the frames. Is the Grace frame system really easier? I hope someone has some experience to share
Labels: Baby quilt, Hand quilting
posted by Denise @ 8:52 AM
7 Comments:
At July 17, 2007 at 10:11 AM ,
Beth in TN said...
Denise, the term McTavishing is from the woman's name who "invented" the QTD method--Karen McTavish. She has her own website--http://www.designerquilts.com/
where you can see her TATTOO that is one of her "McTavished" feathers--all down her arm!!! She has at least one book, etc., detailed the longarm method that goes by her name...
At July 17, 2007 at 11:28 AM ,
Judy in Ohio said...
Okay, that's a bit too much self-promotion and ego gratification for me. I was expecting a small tattoo, not a freak-show-at-the-circus tattoo. Oh, I forget, circuses don't have those shows any more ...
Judy
At July 17, 2007 at 2:03 PM ,
Kathi in Idaho said...
I have a Hinterberg frame that DH put together for me from their kit. Not a great investment to make when you aren't sure if it's really what you will want to do. You buy their kit and then add your own lumber, so you can make it as inexpensive or costly as you desire.
I've been using it since I started quilting lo these many years ago, and still like the way it works.
Kathi in Idaho
At July 17, 2007 at 3:54 PM ,
Denise said...
No missing that feather tatoo.
Anyone have any experience with the Grace or Jasamine hand quilting frames?
At July 18, 2007 at 9:07 AM ,
WhiteStone said...
Judy in Ohio, you're just an old Fogey. I'm planning on having a Grandmother's Flower Garden tattooed across my back. ROFLOL
JudyPete
At July 18, 2007 at 9:22 AM ,
WhiteStone said...
Denise, I have a three-bar Hinterberg quilt frame in the basement. I've never used it. (If someone lives closeby I'd be happy to sell it cheap. LOL)
I've hand quilted numerous quilts of all sizes using an 18-inch round hoop. I generally sit in the recliner with the hoop in my lap.
The only caution is that when you move the hoop from one area to another, you need to lay the quilt flat, place the hoop in place...then check the back to make certain all is smooth before proceeding to quilt.
Also...it is difficult sometimes to quilt the edges. On a small quilt, such as a baby quilt, I leave the backing and batting a tad larger than required and will sew a strip of muslin to the top along each side. This makes the quilt "larger" so you can grasp it in the frame so the edges of the Q are held smooth and flat as you quilt the edges.
Having said all that, and if you are still wanting a "real" frame, go for it, but someone else will have to give you the pros and cons of particular designs. I'm clueless. LOL
Best to ya.
JudyPete
At July 18, 2007 at 11:16 AM ,
Denise said...
Judy, Ohio is a bit far from Calif -- or I would be over to take the frame off your hands. I can't seem to find a used one in the L.A. area. Let me know if you would consider shipping it!
My only hesitation about the hoop is that I hate basting and that 3 frame system sounds like a step-saver. I am also so uncoordinated that I pretty much need a floor stand so I can get my hand under the quilt. oh, bother.
I have an old BIG frame bought at a garage sale -- the kind for a bee -- but it has no adjustments, just posts and rails.
Gmother flower garden tatoo could be interesting - it might "grow" all over!
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