Hand Piecing 101 by Wendy Welsh of Wendy's Quilts and More

[@isabelm3636]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have always been so intimidated to start but you made it look so doable.

[@suze0217]

Thank you so much for this wonderfully specific tutorial. I have always loved hand piecing but started machine piecing, thinking I could complete so many more quilts in my lifetime. Your video has reminded me of why I fell in love with quilting - that relaxing feeling of just me, thread, needle, and fabric sewing wherever I am. In addition, you have introduced me to the tailor’s knot and acrylic templates. So thankful to go back to my beginner’s excitement of quilting. Your beautiful piecing and excellent teaching are such a gift. Can never say “thank you” enough. When you have time, I’d love to see more (please)❣️

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Thank you Suze! That's lovely to know that my video has rekindled your love of hand sewing.

[@annkolpin8408]

Thank you Wendy. Love your videos. Would love to see your hand quilting. I love hand piecing too.

[@williamtell6507]

Thank you so much for this video. It has helped me greatly.

[@carols8090]

Beautiful. Took me multiple views to understand "top thread" and "bottom thread". Top thread - the thread that is coming up from the fabric that has just been stitched and bottom thread is the thread as it is coming from the needle. Got it. Thanks. I've been sewing FOREVER and now have a new knot.

[@paularodery8074]

Thanks very much! I’ve just started stitching, sewing, piecing again after 50 yrs hiatus. I need all the help I can get😅.

[@YahuahisEl]

Thank you so much ! This is such a wonderful tutorial ❤️

[@copingwithgrace]

Love this Hand piecing is my favorite and your quilts are amazing! I would love more tutorials anytime you want to put them up. Thanks so much.

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Thank you. I"m planning my next video right now!

[@carolynhenderson8413]

This was awesome. When i started years ago i wanted to do all my sewing by hand.. everyone said i was crazy.. i wanted to do it like our grandparents and pioneer women did things.. so i bought a machine.. Thank you.. You do awesome work

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Thank you very much.

[@libbylambert5631]

I watched your video AFTER making my baby quilt of hexagons. I certainly wish I'd seen it beforehand! But, now I know, and will use your videos to guide me on my next one. Thank you SO much!

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Thank you Libby. That's great to know that my video has helped you.

[@kimberleygirl7533]

I’ve been doing more handwork lately. Lovely video, thanks.

[@andreaatkinson9428]

Great thorough tutorial!

[@renobscure7910]

Very helpful tips! Thank you!

[@judithprince6927]

Wendy, truly enjoyed your tutorial on beginning hand piecing. It is such an enjoyable way to make a quilt. Thank you.

[@PensandNeedles]

Wow, I could see the stamp being really useful! I love how much information you covered! I feel more confident trying this technique now.

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Thank-you, I have learned a lot from this video. I used the corner holes/dots to pin accurately, then sew point to point on the machine, when I was making my first quilt top, it was a sampler. I also made a 41/2"sq template plastic tool, with holes every 1/4", in the centre and on corners, straight lines and 45 degrees. So I could put accurate points on other square patches, and triangles which don't come with holes in templates for them, or were cut with cutter and ruler. I had done epp before and liked the accuracy. I like that you are doing "Dear Jane" like this, i'll have to get mine out again. Thanks again, and all the best.

[@bellbird]

Thanks for a very thorough tutorial. I have a quilt pattern that I would love to make but have hesitated as it really would be best hand pieced. I think that now I can practice and make a start.

[@maryoconnor1396]

Can’t wait to. try. your. way of stitching Looks easy. T y

[@AGirlAndHerDogz]

Thank you!

[@sandrakaufman2929]

Thank you Wendy. Recently started Steam Punk and it has been a very long time since I last hand pieced. This is so helpful.

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

That's great to hear. I hope you enjoy Steam Punk. I've admired the pattern, but not made that one myself (yet!).

[@lorrainewilliams7896]

Thank you for this excellent video. I had not hand-pieced since the early 80's. This was just what I needed to get my groove back.

[@gillbrackenbury7512]

Thank you Wendy - a great video - just what I wanted to know before embarking on my first hand pieced quilt. :-)

[@coffeebeen65]

Thank you! The tailors knot is new to me. After many years I’m hand piecing and just couldn’t quite remember my skills. You helped!

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Thanks very much.

[@dinapekkala7062]

Thank you for such a thorough introduction to hand piecing. It is really helpful, especially explaining the equipments (sandpaper...of course...that will stop the pesky little bits moving) and the techniques (love the tailor's knot...I will use that from now on in my handsewing). I'm starting the Nearly Insane Quilt, which may be a tad adverturous...but I feel better equipped now having found your videos. Thank you Wendy.

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Thank you. My mum has the Nearly Insane pattern and has machine pieced quite a few of the blocks. I may yet make it myself one day.

[@christinekennedy7770]

Thanks Wendy - very clear instructions.

[@bayoutown1990]

This was an excellent teaching! Thank you so much! I LOVE hand piecing and hand quilting. It seems so much more authentic to me. I live in Mississippi in the U.S. and I love to watch quilting and stitching videos from Europe and Australia. I learn so many more wonderful tips. Thank you for this video.

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Thanks Cherie. I'm glad you found it useful.

[@nancymacdonald8968]

Such clear instructions....tku...

[@kasiashegedin4659]

Thank you so much Wendy, never knew how to move to the other piece when you finished one sewing line. 💖🙂

[@nicolemahan2098]

Thank you for such a clear instruction as well as all the best needles and notions to use.

[@joandeiro828]

Very clear, thank you. It was a good demo of the knot.

[@MeMe-sy4sb]

Excellent tutorial

[@helenaylward5703]

Thank you for all of these tips and showing us your technique!

[@miapomei]

Wendy this is a great instructional video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I love hand sewing and having been wanting to do hand piecing but I was a little scared not sure where to start. Not anymore, thanks again 🥰

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Thanks Lisa. I'm glad you found it useful.

[@carolford371]

I'm really looking forward to your channel. I'm happy. I'm in the States...Oklahoma

[@bnyzhny]

Lovely tute - thank you 🥰👏

[@PipaT]

Great video. I learned a lot.Thank you

[@hahnakang]

excellent thorough tutorial. thank you. also tho it's got nothing to done your work i love hearing all the children playing 😊

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gillhurst3441]

I found your tutorial on line today. It is fantastic just what i was looking for and explained very well.

[@sharonarrendale2724]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of hand piecing. I love it! Will give it a try. ❤️

[@happyone444able]

This was super helpful Wendy. Thank you very much!

[@annettemartin4318]

Thanks for the great video, Wendy!!

[@misswj1]

Wendy what a great video - Thankyou

[@delindamurphy9031]

I learned a lot. Thanks

[@debsmith9332]

Wow! Really enjoyed this video! I learned a lot in those quick 20 minutes. Thank you the tips and tools info. I was amazed with the add-a-quarter tool! This was a well-explained tutorial, as well. Looking forward to viewing your other videos. Thank you.

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Hi Deb. I'm pleased you found it useful.

[@janehamilton9362]

Like over piecing any techniques. Your instructions are well defined and follow thank you

[@deannaelsen4665]

Thank you very much for this video. 🌼

[@meganvance2061]

You make it look easy. Want to give this a try. Thank you!

[@200729dunney]

Great tutorial. Have just subscribed. Learned so much from ur video.

[@GC-ms4dj]

I love Inklinkgo, but I do thank you for demonstrating your other marking methods in case I want to do something else. Lots of good information. Thanks.

[@suzisaintjames]

You should look into the pincushion that's a ring. The way you hold the fabric, it would be very handy on your left index finger. I believe the "cushion" fits on a bottle cap and is just big enough to hold a couple of appliqué pins and to park your needle. ❤🌅🌵😷

[@SamiKhan-ev1rl]

Love this I'm learning this myself.

[@amanzahra34]

Thank youuuu sooo much

[@artistenoire]

What a great video! I am gearing up to try a Millefiori quilt and your video has me wonder why people bother with EPP!! This method seems so straightforward!!

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Thank you. In some countries EPP is very popular. I learnt EPP from my mother many years ago. I didn't know anyone who hand pieced. But in some European countries they are bought up doing hand piecing and can't see why we bother with papers and EPP. I think hand piecing is becoming much more popular outside of Europe now.

[@annrose5441]

Thankyou for a great tutorial Wendy. I am finding hand piecing a lot less stressful on fingers etc than epp😊

[@merylwhite3022]

Thank you Wendy, absolutely loved your very well explained video on handpiecing, which is very timely as my current project incorporates plenty of hand piecing (which have not tried before) looking forward to more of your tutorials...thank you again

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Thank you Meryl. I'm glad you found it useful.

[@jinawatts666]

God bless you for your wonderful work hand piecing.l enjoy watching you sew and hope I can see more of your videos. How do you determine the size of your square block and your triangle for your block?

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Hi Jina. Thank you for your message. I didn't design this block - it's from a pattern. But the edge of the diamond needs to equal the edge of the square, and then you add the seam allowance. It's best to find a pattern.

[@annkolpin8408]

Would you please demonstrate how you hand piece “Around the World”.

[@connierodenburg129]

Wonderful learning video! Thank you! where would I look to purchase the acrylic blocks for the rubber stamps? Thank you!

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

I bought the acrylic block at my local Spotlight store which is like Joann's in USA. Or any craft store that sells stamping and cardmaking supplies.

[@marinakitto6567]

Brilliant video, Wendy, thank you. If you wanted to make another sometime, (!!) I would love to see one on marking the template plastic and cutting it out as accurately as you seem to have done. I have used template plastic, from a quilt shop, to make stencils but I find it very hard to cut. And do you purchase the stamps from one supplier? Could you please post a link to where you get them? They look like a fabulous idea. Many thanks Marina

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Thanks Marina. I will cover template plastic more in my next video. I've had a number of questions on that. There are quite a few people who sell stamps for hand piecing. I got these ones from jeanneke.com/stamps/index.html

[@marinakitto6567]

Great, thank you very much for your reply.

[@barefacedquestions]

After hand piecing, do we need to do something to the raw edges to keep it from fraying?

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

No need to do anything to keep it from fraying. When the quilt is layered with batting and backing the raw edges will all be safely enclosed.

[@AnicaNorman]

We’re can I bye the add a quarter inch drawing thing I can’t find it anywhere 😊

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Hello. Here it is on Amitie's website in Australia. You might be able to find it closer to where you live. www.amitie.com.au/shop/c/p/Simple-Seam-Wheel-by-Jen-Kingwell-x10598009.htm

[@duskbloom]

Can anyone get their tailors knot to work? When I twist my threads on either side of the needle, they just sit on the fabric and don’t form a knot.

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

hi. do you take one whole up and down stitch first, and then put your needle through the same holes again but leave it in the fabric while you put the threads around the tip poking out?

[@duskbloom]

@@wendysquiltsandmore thank you for responding. I worked out that I was putting the wrong “tail thread” around the needle. I think this is why the knot wasn’t forming. It seems to be holding now. Thank you so much for these instructions.

[@jenar62]

Great video where can i order the 1/4 button

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

The 1/4" button is from Amitie Textiles in Australia - but you may be able to buy it closer to where you live. www.amitie.com.au/shop/c/p/Simple-Seam-Wheel-by-Jen-Kingwell-x10598009.htm

[@DoeMeNeek]

Also, you can go to a hardware store and buy a washer...

[@tiklingrikit]

wow! where to buy that "coin"?

[@melissa2384]

Wendy, may I ask the name brand of that first acrylic template with the center cut out? Thank you much!

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Hi. I bought those templates from Sunset Seams in Australia. However Paper Pieces in USA are now also selling window templates like this. I hope that helps.

[@melissa2384]

@@wendysquiltsandmore Thank you for your insights. Yes, it is helpful. Now I know what I am looking for. I think the little 1/4 in. wheel is pretty nifty too! I was able to find that. I'm looking to buy some notions that will help me be accurate and not make me frustrated by sliding all over the place...Thank you very much for your hand-pieing tutorials. I have been waiting many years for someone to make such videos! Books don't cut it for me, as i have never had anyone whose shoulder I could look over for sewing skills...Thank you very much....I'll watch all the videos on hand-piecing that you think you could possibly make that highlight any of the basics or difficulties one might encounter when hand-piecing!!! Would really love to see your guidance on tackling progressively, slightly more complicated quilt blocks!!!

[@melissa2384]

@@wendysquiltsandmore I have another question. I was just now looking for windowed templates? Do you know why some are advertised as having a 3/8" seam allowance?

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

@@melissa2384 It's the same for English Paper Piecing. Some people like 3/8" seam allowance, others like 1/4" seam allowance. Personally I prefer 1/4" to reduce the bulk on the back of the quilt, but some people prefer 3/8".

[@birdie1059]

На готовом блоке нет точного совмещения вершин ромбов в центре. Обожаю такой блок, но шью в "английской технике".

[@tinacaderma6170]

Where can we get those acrylic templates?

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

Lots of quilt shops stock acrylic templates. You probably need to ask for them. Paper Pieces in USA make acrylic templates for hand piecing. Also Amitie Textiles in Australia.

[@Lennygarza2009]

Please where cac I buy the 1/4 inch circle that you used to add the cutting line?

[@wendysquiltsandmore]

From Amitie Textiles in Australia, or anywhere that sells Jen Kingwell's products. www.amitie.com.au/shop/Notions/Jens-Favourites/p/Simple-Seam-Wheel-by-Jen-Kingwell-x10598009.htm