How to Quilt By Hand and Baste- Crafty Gemini Tutorial

In this video I cover a lot of material! You will learn how to take a quilt block and prep it for hand quilting, what a quilt sandwich is, how to baste your quilt and how to start and end with neatly hidden knots in your hand quilting. I also discuss needles, thread, different basting techniques, etc.
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[@kathrynstuckey6093]

You are always my go to person. Thank you for all your videos, showing your talents.

[@maryjoboyle606]

Ah, Vanessa, it's such a joy to watch your videos! You get to the point. You enunciate clearly at a good pace. You show exactly what you doing. Your explanations are great. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

[@sharoncochran8508]

Its so encouraging to see younger people carrying on with what could be a dying art!

[@bnyzhny]

I have been struggling to master the quilters knot and how to bury the thread at the end of a strand. Thank you! Also, your explanation of how to distinguish among various thread weights and needle types is very helpful. So happy to have found your channel.

[@robingrunzweig3940]

you do the best job of explaining things! i love watching your videos because your instructions are clear, precise, and on the money for how to learn techniques.. it makes it seem doable to me, and if this makes sense: takes away the fear, lol... thank you so much!!! 🥰🥰

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Glad you like them!

[@131dyana]

Still of use to all of us who are just starting. Thank you.

[@vernitascott]

I have been sewing for years but only just now starting to quilt. I thought you did a great job of explaining everything! I learned a lot. Thank you

[@auntrambo8203]

What a great teacher she is! Her style is the best!

[@flossie5432]

Great video.There are 3 things I've found makes life easier when basting a bed-size quilt .I use low adhesive masking tape to stick the backing fabric at the edges, to the table,after smoothing out any wrinkles.Then I get a long piece of very cheap thread and stitch half to one inch stitches starting in the middle,leaving enough thread for the person opposite to pick it up in another needle and take the basting to the other side from me .(It's fun and quick to ask friends to help,and you provide the tea and cake).Subsequent basting goes 4 inches apart either side this middle line till the edges of the quilt are reached.It's also easier to lift the needle from the back by putting a teaspoon on top of the quilt to help the needle back through after each basting stitch.

[@Jardineuse]

I heard from an old quilter that in the old days, summer quilts for beds were also made, cotton on cotton with no batting - as they was more appropriate for the very warm days of summer.

[@kathyaschenbach8081]

Thank you I have wanted to hand quilt and I struggle with the rocking. I now know I can do the single until I am ready to rock!! Thank you so very much!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Glad to help!

[@lightlife917]

THANK YOU!!!! Love your style of teaching

[@barbaraganoe7324]

Unable to quilt due to Tendonitis. THIS may be a NEW BEGINNING for me! EXCELLENT INSTRUCTIONS, VERY CLEAR & CONCISE! You are an EXCELLENT TEACHER. Many Thanks!

[@monica204laurel]

Awesome video. Just what I was looking for. I was going to try to learn on my own. This has given me a great foundation for starting. Thank you so much!

[@tessabonvouloir3335]

I know this is years later but I love this tutorial. This was so clear and just the way I would do it. Thanks a bunch.

[@normavasquez-virgen9808]

You ARE an inspiration! You have kept it very simple and to the point! Thank you!

[@tedipatterson6968]

This was the best big stitch tutorial I've watched. Thank you, Crafty Gemini!

[@juliamccomb1635]

Very helpful ,as I'm new to hand quilt. You explain it really well . Thank you

[@SL-sx8nq]

Wonderful! Ive been wanting to find out how to hand quilt as my Grandmother did and you have inspired me to try and not fret that its too hard THANK YOU 😊

[@kshav62]

Omg, out of all the tutorials I watch yours are the best and easiest understood!

[@wandamg8921]

THANK YOU for showing a clear demo of how to knot off the thread. I was doing OK but your method is more precise.

[@anitaf.2521]

You got a new subscriber 😊

[@aminafatah2001]

Thanks Vanessa, your tutorials are simple and clear. I really enjoy your videos.

[@lucymae9919]

THIS IS SOOOO HELPFUL! best video after viewing a bunch. this is wonderful. thank you!

[@Melophile74]

Very nicely explained! Thank you!!

[@annabroome1659]

Thank you for the instruction. You articulate and demonstrate with perfection.

[@rollaway55]

You are so cute! Thank you for making it look so simple and the suggestion about the quarter inch stitch line was very helpful for my project. It will make the color stand out.

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

This makes me want to try hand quilting. You've really kept it simple. Thanks for sharing!

[@leerowe4444]

Loved your tutorial, very easy to follow. Thanks

[@rossbanks659]

great demo and simple instructions

[@karolstants6817]

You explained all the stages very WELL! Thank you!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Glad you thought so! I tried. :)

[@ritawilliams491]

thank you for coming back to this channel we , I missed you. Have a blessed day

[@raedicenta551]

Super Video. Very clear and to the point

[@QLT812]

I’m back watching Hand Stitching 🧵 again. Going to give this a go on my Mini Pineapple quilt😊

[@karentoynton8948]

Haven’t seen one of of your videos for a while as I stopped quilting. However we are off again doing a hexie EPP. A challenge piecing it together I must say hehe. But fun. This video has really helped regarding quilting thank you. A king size is really to big for a domestic sewing machine. X

[@Molly-pb2yb]

Great tutorial Vanessa! I recently finished the cover of a beautiful pastel quilt (Dover fabric). I used a basting spray I'd heard works well. Yep it sure did the job of basting! BUT it was a thick spray and gunned up my machine when I attempted to quilt it. I gave ample drying time and still...totally messed up my machine. So rather than do a terrible quilting on this beautiful fabric...im going to hand stitch it. Thanks for another great tutorial! Any new bag clubs starting up soon or quilt alongs? Looking forward to another club with you! Sincerely!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Glad to help! Some of those sprays can really be gummy. Sorry to hear you messed up your machine. New bag club is in the works!

[@vanessaodomsellsmansions]

I really like your videos. I've watched several of them. Thanks for sharing!

[@janewolfe890]

hello fellow floridian your video is exactly what I was looking for Thank you

[@stitchann]

Great Video Vanessa, the only I would do differently is to catch the batting when you bury your knot. Of course you don't want to it to go through the backing fabric but catching the batting would make that knot more secure. I guess that is not so necessary for a small decorative piece.

[@traciperdue]

Thanks for the video. Have a good morning!!!

[@julietierney2516]

Thank you for this. Really clear and helpful!

[@sunshinesworld385]

So glad you're back! And I love the bloopers!

[@LoriSews]

I love all ur videos. Thanks for all your great instructions!

[@cheyennesutton2055]

Thank you. Great instructions!

[@Lisa58Mc]

Perfect 👌....thank you for keeping it simple!!! 🌞

[@luzmarinavalencia9630]

hola ,amiga felicitaciones ,muchas gracias por enseñarnos cosas tan hermosas ..Dios la bendiga ..desde Colombia ...

[@barbaradixon6536]

Love your tutorial you explain as you go so easy go follow going to try big stitch quilting 🙆

[@Meltiqueful]

You make it seem so easy - thank!

[@heatherbanks9086]

Nice clear demo as always

[@almalagos3869]

Thank you for you good explanation

[@SuperNanofilms]

Great video

[@susane8925]

Great job! You really know how to teach.

[@katicello9233]

Love your bread video!

[@hazelem1266]

Hi Vanessa, love your tutorials. I’m a new quilter, hand sewing everything. Do you ever do big quilts by hand and would you use a frame? Thank you.

[@SongoftheLute]

Superb. Wow I've missed your videos. Vanessa, would you be interested in showing how to quilt as you go? Not a lot of videos on you tube about this.

[@federicarunco9554]

SongoftheLute hyyg

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Sure! I'll add it to my list. Thanks!

[@SongoftheLute]

Thanks for your reply!

[@adrianasarena]

SongoftheLute

[@jessicablye6243]

SongoftheLute vfc

[@violetsunrise3339]

thank you now I can start hand quilting my quilt

[@daniellelewis8043]

thank you. I needed this

[@ClementinaJacobs1]

Love your videos. Can you do a video on how to hand attach quilted pieces

[@aidamaizar3538]

Thanks dear..Fantastic..

[@marsbeads]

cool tip for the knot.

[@mamas_quilts3573]

Thanks! If anyone is on a tight budget like me, you can bend your own safety pins. ❤

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much 😊 I'll try that

[@rajulkanji5]

i missed in the beginning put i am watching and love it

[@Faithfully103]

missed you sooooo!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much 😊 that was most helpful.

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Yay! Happy quilting!

[@catarinabranco2395]

Gostei, ficou muito delicado. Bjs

[@carlawilson-small6776]

Hi I like your head wrap ... can you do a tutorial on it?

[@grandmabarbs175]

Yes...that is a great idea....

[@Bunefoo401]

Thank you so much for this ... I’ve been quilting for years, but still like to see how other people do it to see if I want to take something away from it. I do have a question. It seemed difficult for you to pull the needle through at times ... was this from the spray adhesive, by chance? I’ve always used the thread batting, creating a kind of large grid before quilting, which is THE most cumbersome part of making a quilt, in my opinion.

[@violetaotono9042]

Que lindas

[@marionapuigmona6949]

Hola Vanesa me gustan mucho tus tutoriales,¿sería posible que editaras alguno con subtitulos en español? Hablas muy rápido y mi ingles ès muy básico.Un abrazo

[@janicezernechel4423]

What is the name of the disappearing pen your using?? What brand and where??

[@angelicavaronariza3639]

Buenas noches porfavor más tutoriales en español no entiendo inglés gracias

[@SuperNanofilms]

You dont use hoop for large Quilts?

[@finalscansuckit]

Omg thank you for your knot part!!! I have watched so many videos and yours is the only one I’ve been able to knot from! Thank you!

[@allim.5941]

U rock

[@partialartsblackbelt8384]

I just know I’d stab myself under the nail! Wish I had the hand strength to do this, it’s so pretty.

[@caroljordan3440]

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[@doyoder2776]

OKAY

[@Cyrilmc222004]

This video kept getting stuck, so I'm going to come back another day

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Mags Nash the video is almost 30 mins long and in :-Odefinition. if you have slower internet you should press play and then pause it and let it load fully before trying to play it again. Hope that helps!

[@lindadaniel9416]

Love your videos, but you repeat yourself a lot.