hand quilting for beginners, the rocking motion & knot

[mdscopel]

Thank you so much for your video. I am about to attempt my first handmade quilt for my new neice to come. Hopefully it will spark a new start for me. I'm getting really excited and can't wait to get started. Did you create the pattern of the quilt in this video or did you find it somewhere? It's really precious and would be great to aspire to. Also, do recommend any particular batting for baby quilts opposed to normal bedding quilts?

[acarskaddon]

ok way to much on threading the needle not enough on quilting way to boring.

[quiltcrafts]

Your quilt needs to be a little loose in the frame so you can push the fabric up from under the quilt with your index finger.You start with the needle standing straight up, feel the needle point barley touch your finger under the quilt, then when you lay the needle back you gently push your index finger underneith up to make like a little mountain, this is how you get the small stitch. If you watch my video on thimbles about the 4 minute mark I do a little demo & see more rocking motion

[handsewwantabe]

There are many tutorials about rocking the needle, the thumb on top but what is happening with the hand below? do any of the fingers apply pressure?

Thank you.

[rollingrazors]

@handsewwantabe This is my momma’s video and she says it at 6:35 or so when you stand the needle straight up and you push it down you stop when you feel the point of the needle feel you’r finger underneath, once you feel it touch lay the needle down give it a little push then stand it back up and repeat to continue the stitch! hopw this helped! more videos to come!!!

[quiltcrafts]

About 3 years ago I didn't go into my sewing room for a year also. Now I'm back and can't imagine why I took a year off of sewing. Of course I was very active with the quilting world selling notions and traveling to shows, but creating my projects is my real passion.. A good day is when you can sew, garden, cook and enjoy friends and family......We all know making the top is the best part, but you do need to finish them, thats when you get to enjoy the "fruits of your labor". :)

[indibabs122275]

you are talented! phenomenal! love it, thank you for sharing your skills. i taught myself to quilt at age 24, im 35, took a year off, but i have this calling to go back.. i see all that fabric i had collected just looking so sad and all the tops i have that i had finished but never quilted. this is inspiration for sure!

[Lanier1982]

Thank you! Wonderful lesson on hand quilting.

[MsKathy07]

I loved that needle threader but mine broke after using it for a few months. Love that lamp! THis is an awesome tutorial on the rocking motion for hand quilting, thanks so much!!!

[Catbird2011]

Great video!

[janet00085]

very helpfull I.m just starting to quilt and I learn ed alot from your video. I have one of your lamps and use it for all of my craft projects love it.

[Butterflyjonesful]

Awesome video on hand quilting!

[victoriaev]

DIANA!!!!!!!! So good to see you on YouTube!!! I was doing my weekly troll through YOuTube for any new videos on hand quilting. Everyone looking at this video you should know this is a pro!!! with some of the best advice on quilting. GREAT video!! Love the background quietly things on the wall. Looking forward to seeing more videos from you. P.S.! Love my pendant light; it is light and NO heat! P.S.S. You look fabulous! (By the way this is Victoria - up the road from you)