Sentimental Stitches | Hand Quilting Advertisements: Hand Quilting I’m going to share with you some of my favorite tools to use and what techniques work for me. My father introduced the quilting world to the raised edge thimble in the 1980s and it’s changed the way many quilter’s quilt. Batting & Backing I love the look cotton batting give my quilts, especially after the quilts are washed. Place your quilt backing, right side down, on a large flat surface. The Stitch! The actual quilting stitch is really very simple. The “Quilt Police Rules” suggest you cut a length of thread about 18″ long.
Emroidery Stitches for Finishing a Quilt Cretan Stitch The stitch shown in this diagram is known as plait or Cretan, it is commonly seen on Cretan and other Eastern embroideries. It can be used as a solid border stitch or as a filling, varying in width as required. To work it, bring the thread through on the lower central line, then insert the needle on the uppermost line and bring it through on the next below as in process in the diagram; then, still keeping the thread to the right, insert the needle immediately underneath on the lowest line and bring it through on the line next above, similar to the last stitch, but in reverse direction. To continue, work the stitch alternately on one side and the other, always keeping the thread to the right of the needle. In order to make the central plait broader take up rather less material with the needle; this will decrease the outer and increase the inner lines.
Sewing Helpers: {Tips & Resources Home / Crafts / Sewing Helpers: {Tips & Resources} Here’s a page full of several basic but helpful tips and tutorials for beginner sewers (and some great resources for those more experienced too!). You’ll find zipper installation helpers, tips for making your own bias tape, hemming methods, how to make pockets and bound buttonholes plus a whole lot more. Zipper Installation *Published May 18, 2011 and moved to this page for better organization Does sewing with zippers terrify you? Learn How To Install A Zipper With These Handy Tutorials Basic Installation: Recommends using a zipper foot, this type of install is one of the most common methods and is suitable for many types of projects. Tips & Tricks Guide To Zippers: This is a great resource from Sew, Mama, Sew! Bias Tape *First published November 23, 2011 and moved to this page for better organization You can buy bias tape in a wide assortment of colors, but sometimes you want to use something a little more special for a project. sew4home.com