How to Handstitch a Quilt
Hand stitching used to be the only way to sew a quilt. With the advent of sewing machines, less and less quilting was done by hand. Some people still prefer to do the quilting process by hand, however, as it is very durable. It can also be relaxing to work on a quilt in this manner. While it does take a lot longer than machine stitching, hand stitching can look lovely on a quilt.
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Instructions
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Put a ring on your quilt sandwich. This holds the three layers together securely so you can sew it.
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Thread your needle with thread. Thread made for hand stitching is coated with wax to prevent it from tangling.
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Tie a knot in the end of the thread. Push your needle up through the quilt. Pull the knot through the backing fabric until it is in the layer with the batting. Do not pull it all the way through the top layer.
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Hold your needle vertically over the quilt top, and push your needle through. Hold your free hand under the quilt and feel for the needle point to poke through. When you feel the point, stop pushing.
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Lay the needle more vertical with the fabric and push the point of the needle back up through the fabric just next to your first stitch. Push the needle up with your finger with the thimble on it.
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Repeat the tiny stitches along your entire line of stitching. When you get to the end of your thread, knot it again and pull it through to the middle of your quilt sandwich.
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Tips & Warnings
Wear the thimble on whichever finger feels most comfortable.
References
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