Hand Quilting Tutorial

[@deb.m.7458]

Can’t believe this was filmed 5 years ago! Timeless and classic, like it was filmed recently. Great video and appreciate your time and effort. You are an excellent teacher. I subscribed and thank you for sharing.❤

[@pennycamp650]

Thank you for adding a tutorial on hand quilting. When I started quilting YEARS ago I was taught to hand quilt by my husband’s grandmother. There was always a quilt on her quilting frame in the back bedroom. Love seeing all of the machine quilting, they are beautiful. I can always take my hand quilting with me when we travel or sitting in front on the tv. You don’t see many tutorials on hand quilting, thank you for this one. Oh yes, I have my husbands grandmother’s quilting frame.

[@sandybettencourt5735]

This is a very helpful tutorial for me. As another viewer wrote, i am new to hand quilting and I haven’t found many tutorials about hand quilting that are as clearly explained. Thank you!!

[@anniethesureshot]

When you showed the needle threader it was a great time to add multiple needles onto your thread spool. Just slide several needles across to your spool. Slide them down towards the spool and using the next needle that is closest to the end of the thread.

[@karenanderson1107]

Genius!

[@GC-ms4dj]

You did a very good job showing and explaining the process. I like your analogy of holding it like a oven mitt.

[@AnnieElle]

Hi Elizabeth! Just came across this video on hand quilting. Thank you for sharing this - there doesn't seem to be as much out there explaining hand quilting these days. I'm just beginning my hand quilting journey and though I've taken many classes at my local (sort of) Quilt shop, hand quilting instruction is not something they offer there. I guess the move is toward machine quilting and long-arm quilting. (And there are very few quilt shops around either, sadly.) Anyway, I appreciate you sharing your skill. Thank you.

[@iampaperprincess]

Thank you! One of the best tutorials I’ve seen! Now I’m a new subscriber! Hopefully you’ll put out more videos! ❤

[@TheSabinewalkden]

Thank you for the tip about grabbing the fabric like an oven mitt when you quilt. This is very helpful to me as I have just started hand quilting a large quilt. Greetings from the UK.

[@hazelem1266]

Hi Sophie. How did your quilt come out? And have you published somewhere what it looked at? And how difficult it was by hand. Thank you so much.

[@beverlybenson9981]

Just came across your channel. Thank you for the video ❤

[@merrinbennett7946]

Excellent with. Dry clear instruction. Thank you.

[@ecrookston]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful

[@annebettencourt9587]

Thanks for sharing this! I’m a big fan of big stitch quilting .. like you, I love using perle cotton. Your tips are really helpful, especially for new stitchers … 🧵

[@elenewood6032]

Thanks for your help. I have just started hand quilting a project. I knew how to start the stitching but not how to finish. Also found your info about thread to use good to know.

[@caroltambourine405]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks

[@annagampel8861]

Thank you for the very detailed tutorial

[@tessinspired7111]

Thank you for your tips and teaching. May I ask how would you go about handstitching onto a jellyroll quilt (2 1/2 inch strips -horizontal queen size). I see you have squares to work with. Wondering if stitching would standout against a floral top quilt. Thank you 😊

[@anjumsiddiqi3033]

Very helpful! I wanted to know when I am quilting a big quilt ( queen size ) how to hold the fabric in the middle of the quilt. You have showed me exactly what to do. That was impressive! Thanks you!

[@ecrookston]

I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@deetorres424]

Just a suggestion, you should always thread from the end that comes off of the spool, that illuminates any fuzz or fraying of the thread….😊

[@sherrybryant7419]

Super tutorial!

[@ecrookston]

Thank you!

[@brendafoley6995]

Thanks for this wonderful info

[@ritawilson6072]

Excellent tutorial

[@ecrookston]

Thank you! I'm glad you found this helpful.

[@kathyaschenbach8081]

Great of demonstrating! I might try this!! Thank you!!

[@akarpowicz]

size 20 is usually crochet thread. usually tighter twist. lovely stuff

[@terri9105]

Would you use it to hand quilt?

[@brittnigreenberg6750]

Great tutorial!

[@ecrookston]

Thank you, Brittni!

[@nurhamidah240]

Amazing, Thanks

[@maryretaleato7578]

Thanks! Very informative

[@karenschultz355]

Thank you, this was a very helpful illustration!

[@ecrookston]

Thanks, Karen! I'm glad you found this helpful.

[@jillvecore3984]

good video, long time quilter, haven't hand quilted in a while, good reminders. Is the a reason you don't use an invisible maker instead of your folding/pressing tool you used??? Just curious.

[@miekehennico5565]

Very nice and clear explanation !

[@claudiaengberg3520]

Really great tips, thank you!!!

[@peggygilbertsen9099]

Are embroidery needles better than quilting needLes? Thanks for this, I love hand sewing. It’s an art.

[@naomiockerse8855]

Great video explanation Elizabeth. I was wondering if you could clarify the distance of the end knot? It feels like it would be too loose and could slip back and forth/out a little over time. Wouldn't something closer be a tighter finish?

[@ecrookston]

I've never had that problem. There's not a lot of extra thread under the quilt top, and the quilt sandwich really holds it in place.

[@simonecarvallhoartes2614]

Excelente tutorial👏👏👏

[@lesley523]

Why don't you use a hoop to keep it smoothed out?

[@monnysillva7038]

Excelente!!👍

[@ElizabethChappell]

Thank you!

[@leoriche6333]

My thread seems rather thick. Am I supposed to separate the multi ply thread? I’m not sure what # cotton it is bc label fell off. Thanks! Great tutorial!

[@Wannaloom]

Hi Elizabeth! Great video! I do have a question (I’m a new quilter 😊) In the beginning and ending of your stitches when you aren’t stitching through all of the fabric layers and your burying the knot, wouldn’t this leave a look of skipped stitches on the back of the quilt? Like parts of the square stitching on the backing fabric would be left open? Thanks for sharing your video and I appreciate any help you can provide me.

[@ElizabethChappell]

Hi KrimCakes! I'm happy to help - thanks for reaching out. Let me know if I understand your question correctly. You are wondering if when hiding your knot, it will look like a skipped stitch on the back of your quilt, correct? The short answer is: not at all. The longer answer is: Your hidden knot will not give the look of a skipped stitch because when you start your knot, you bring the needle up right at the corner, or where you want your stitching to start. So the knot essential lies under the fabric BEFORE where your stitching begins. And the same goes for the end of your hand quilting. The knot is hidden right under the end point. I hope this helps and makes sense. Let me know if you want me to send a photo or anything - sometimes visual learning works better!

[@Wannaloom]

Elizabeth Chappell Awww...ok, that makes perfect sense! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. 🤗

[@anneyoung1011]

@@ElizabethChappell Hi From Anne Young, can you put p a photo as i am a visual learning and would understand better.

[@hannahw2697]

Can you use regular thread like we use on our machines?

[@TheSabinewalkden]

It is best to use quilting thread as it is stronger. Reguar thread will not be strong enough and could break.

[@BJ7481]

Thanks. Question: When you bring the needle up (after a few stitches) and then go back down, are you entering in the same stitch as you came up in? BJ

[@ElizabethChappell]

Good question! I do not go through the same stitch that I came up. I always go through a new place. Let me know if that answers your question!

[@BJ7481]

@@ElizabethChappell Thank you. Yes, it did answer my question. BJ

[@rebeccabrothers8056]

Rewatched video, turned off closed caption, nice tutorial, never thought about oven mot method, great idea!

[@ElizabethChappell]

Oh yay! I'm glad that worked for you. And yes - the oven mit. I'm also glad that resonates with people. Happy hand quilting!

[@lakinney8044]

Can you show us this quilt finished and a link to the pattern you used?

[@ecrookston]

Yes - great suggestion! I'll go add those in the notes.

[@lakinney8044]

Thank you so much Elizabeth!

[@terri9105]

What type of thread are you using?? I'm a beginner & need LOTS of help! Thank you in advance!

[@ElizabethChappell]

It is size 8 DMC thread. This thread shows up nicely to show your hand stitching 🙂

[@terri9105]

@@ElizabethChappell thank you! Your video was perfect for me as a new quilter!

[@evastenson5714]

Is the fabric in the quilt you’re working on from a a single collection or kit?

[@ElizabethChappell]

It's a variety of Art Gallery Fabrics. They are from different lines.

[@ecrookston]

It's a mixture of Art Gallery Fabrics.

[@debbienay5530]

Do you need a sewing machine to start off with the blocks?

[@ecrookston]

Yes, I sew the blocks together with a sewing machine. Hope that helps!

[@raschmid0805]

You can also hand stitch the quilt top.

[@candacekerr4139]

Why do you only quilt the top layer? And not go thru all layers?

[@ecrookston]

It is, actually going through all the layers. Hopefully that is clear in the video?

[@tyffanicox7749]

The larger the number needle the smaller it is. So 9 would be smaller then 5.

[@KnitzyKitzy]

9 is smaller, 3 is biggest. It’s like thread.

[@jillvecore3984]

sorry, typo, "is there a reason..."

[@ElizabethChappell]

Oh great question. Yes - I have tried markers. I just prefer leaving the 'dent' from the herra marker. I've heard horror stories of markers not washing out properly. I also find it it easier for me and save time with the ruler / herra marker. So I guess it comes down to personal preference. I hope that helps!

[@rebeccabrothers8056]

Couldn't see what you were doing, the words/explanations were in the way!

[@ecrookston]

Oh no - I'm sorry!

[@ElizabethChappell]

Are you able to turn off the closed captions?

[@camagnuson6108]

This isn't the traditional hand quilting... These stitches are far too large. Sorry.

[@joybranham8250]

It's called "big stitch" quilting. Originally was utility quilting, but it has caught on as a way to showcase the stitches. I consider it a little more difficult than traditional tiny stitches, but I guess it's what you get used to!

[@ElizabethChappell]

No problem at all! This is definitely a more modern, big stitch look. Both are beautiful, IMO.

[@amybell1645]

This is NOT the proper way to quilt. As a little craft project fine, but true hand quilting uses quilting needles, quilting thread and a frame to keep the quilt taunt. 🤦‍♀️

[@raschmid0805]

Actually, I've seen several tutorials about quilting without a frame or hoop. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Just a difference of preference.

[@maewebster9377]

hand quilting??? thread labeled quilt thread, needles labeled betweens. ; 10 or 12 and not these big stitches...this is ok for practice