How to Stitch that Last Row - Handi Quilter Watch and Learn Quilting Show

[@suedressler9960]

I have a Singer Touch and Sew Vintage (1966) sewing machine set to stitch the chain stitch. Then I chain stitch my backing top and bottom and the bottom of my quilt top to the leaders. When done, all I do is pull the thread and it releases. Similar to basting to the leaders but faster to remove.

[@susanreinarz7093]

Kim and Kristina, thank you for your very useful tips!

[@HandiQuilter]

Glad you like them!

[@theresadavy3542]

This is one of the best training videos so far. The camera views have greatly improved.

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

So wonderful to watch and listen to while I (still, LOL) hand quilt. Thanks so much for posting this video!

[@cathymontowski1263]

Thank you for the tips! I do a lot of charity quilts that aren’t exactly square. These tips are very helpful.

[@deborahyilek4216]

So very helpful 😅 I’m going to quilt my second quilt and wondered how to deal with the fold at the very bottom. Thanks!!

[@isobelgreer7693]

Great video tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

[@lynnladutko47]

Hi Kim and Kristina. It was so nice to meet you both and Kelly in person a couple weeks ago at the long arm retreat. Keep these great tutorials coming. You are very talented ladies.

[@barbarakempen2482]

I need to get a scissors like that, thank you for your tutorial!

[@grandmajuki]

Great job, love watching you two

[@sandan2358]

Fantastic tutorial, I now know the proper way to keep a quilt straight. Thank you!!!

[@Liz-hs1wo]

Many thanks for great tutorial. Just discovered advantages of basting following small disaster and resulting picking out! I will take on board your tips for larger stitches and contrast thread + taking out before you stitch the area!

[@theresawoodruff333]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!!! Basting has been a mystery to me and this is very helpful! ❤

[@flozeringue362]

Thanks for teaching me! From Louisiana

[@carolynlfarlow3635]

I have the PS Lite, but your video has been helpful...thank you! And it is May 2022!

[@enthous7]

I don't have a machine that does a chain stitch, but I use a heavy top-stitching thread (in red) in the bobbin when I baste my backing/quilt to the leader, using a 6mm stitch length. I also let the bobbin be a little tight and the top thread a little loose. The red thread pulls right out of a small quilt; the bobbin thread may need to be cut in 3 or 4 places for a large quilt and pulled out in pieces.

[@kathleendibble2330]

This is super helpful. Thanks!

[@ThreadworksStudios]

Great tips. Thank you.

[@luisanasawyer2855]

I know this tutorial has been out for a bit, but I just got my Amara and was wondering how to do the back n’ forth. I have a wall hanging that really requires quilting from the middle out. Thank you for such clear instructions!

[@HandiQuilter]

Glad I could help!

[@barbarakempen2482]

I like the idea of the centering tape. How did you glue it on?

[@kristinawhitneyhqstudioedu7013]

Double sided tape.

[@happytraveller8953]

Hey all, another basting question: would you baste the entire quilt top if you are doing an edge-to-edge design or is that not necessary?? Thanks!

[@HandiQuilter]

Only baste within the throat space doing an edge to edge. Once you advance the fabric, you will baste the next throat space, stitch, advance, and repeat.

[@boondockcrafters2636]

How to baste on a sit-down or Mid-arm? I haven’t worked my way up to a long arm yet. I have the HQ Sweet 16. Also, thanks for all the wonderful tutorials, love watching!

[@kristinawhitneyhqstudioedu7013]

I generally baste on the floor before taking my projects to a stationary machine.

[@kthybrown007]

Don't forget to look between the backing and batting each time you advance, especially if you are using a light colored backing ... it is a pain to end up with a bright or dark thread trapped between.

[@HandiQuilter]

So true!!!

[@happytraveller8953]

OK, newbie here so apologies if this is a dopey question. If you are supposed to thread baste your quilt top down the sides of the quilt to stabilize it while you do your horizontal stitching, how do you adjust the quilt top or sandwich to keep it even with the dry erase mark you made on the quilting tape?? Once the quilt is basted down the sides, would you have to pick out the basting and re-adjust or re-align the top and then baste it down again??? Gosh, that's a lot of work...thanks in advance.

[@HandiQuilter]

The basting down the sides is done to keep the quilt lined up. The adjustments are made to line it up with the marking on the centering tape prior to doing the basting. Once the basting is done, you do not need to do any further adjusting.

[@betsyercolini8724]

Great video! I do have a question about the thickness of the quilt on the belly bar, after it's been rolled back. Does that thickness on the bar affect the stitching at all? Seems like, depending on the quilt size, the top could be quite a lot higher than usual. Thanks for the info!

[@kristinawhitneyhqstudioedu7013]

The thickness on the belly bar doesn't affect the stitching. I keep the top pole in place so that it keeps the quilt top level.

[@alexandrawellington8028]

Awesome information. All your videos are so helpful. I have just ordered an Amara 20. With the glide foot on will it stop the potential for the edges of the quilt, once basted, from getting flipped and quilted down onto the top? Also, when you know that the quilt has wavy borders would it help to do basting all through the quilt like this to create a square top before you start quilting? xxxx

[@HandiQuilter]

Congratulations on your new Amara!! Yes, the glide foot will help prevent the quilt edges from flipping back on themselves after basting. (Make sure you try to keep the basting within 1/4" from the edge of the quilt so you binding will cover it up!) I wouldn't recommend basting through an entire quilt unless you are planning to hand stitch. I baste whatever I am not able to quilt in a particular throat space (if I need to change my thread). If your side borders are wavy, try basting in each throat space from the bottom up. That will help you ease in the fullness as you go rather than pushing all the waviness to the bottom of the quilt.

[@alexandrawellington8028]

@@HandiQuilter thank you so much for the advice. The first quilt I loaded was 80 x 100" that I pieced at least 12 years ago and now is on my bed. I was so excited at how easily everything worked. SO many awesome features, the magnetic band for scissors was definitely thought of by a quilter!!! LOL A third quilt is already on the frame😁

[@carolmccartney5450]

When you're rolling it back towards the front after all the basting and trimming of batting, where does the bottom of the quilt go? Does it hang down as the batting would? Does it roll up with the backing? Thanks

[@HandiQuilter]

It is attached to the backing and rolls with it.

[@carolmccartney5450]

@@HandiQuilter thanks!

[@nellsummerlin160]

Hello from North Carolina

[@sharonw667]

question, how did you attach your measuring tape to your idle bar?

[@bevwhitten8977]

Good question l would like to know too, looks like its taped on??

[@chareseshinabery]

Hello, I can’t find your centering tape on the website for some reason. Can you please advise how this product is named on the website?

[@HandiQuilter]

www.goldenthreads.com/shop/product/handy-helper-quilters-measuring-tape/ Our website has recently been updated and that product seems to have fallen through the cracks. I have asked our webmaster/marketing team to look into it. In the meantime, you can order it from the previous link.

[@jeangrover4797]

have the Studio frame and only one side drops for clear view? Is that normal? This video is very helpful. - thanks so much.

[@HandiQuilter]

Both sides must drop to go into clear view.

[@pamelaanderson4211]

I chainstitch my backing to my zipper leaders. Just pull one thread to take it out. I think most coverlock machines can chainstitch.

[@anncameron4845]

Can you do this basting on a Simply Sixteen and if so, how? Very good, clear, instructions otherwise. Thanks ladies.

[@barbarakempen2482]

Would I like to see you put the clamps on. I appreciate you smoothing the back Pole. I'll have to remember that.

[@joettewarburton8005]

GREAT video ladies! Please compliment the camera operator for very nice filming. Could you please tell me the name of the pattern and where it is available?

[@kristinawhitneyhqstudioedu7013]

Thank you!! It is the Alaska pattern from Laundry Basket Quilts.

[@monaquilts4679]

There are times I take in a quilt that would be loose within the middle of the quiltI if I kept the sides straight. The second method where you take the pins out as you go along…when your hand is holding back the leader you cannot use that hand if you need to smooth the quilt out. I baste above the pins then take the pins out and smooth out that tiny bit on the edge where the pins were.

[@lindacwynar9235]

I'm a newbie Love the video but I need you to show how to set the machine. You tell us you set it at a 12 but I don't understand the rest of the process.

[@thomashawks4832]

How do I find start

[@barbarakempen2482]

So would you always bast the entire quilt?

[@kristinawhitneyhqstudioedu7013]

No. I only baste the entire quilt if I am going to be doing a lot of intricate work and if I will be changing threads. Another reason is if I plan to take the quilt on and off of the machine.

[@happytraveller8953]

@@kristinawhitneyhqstudioedu7013 Hey Ms. Whitney, newbie here also. So when you say you baste the entire quilt do you mean run a vertical or horizontal basting line 6-8 inches apart down the whole quilt to stabilize it like you would on a domestic machine? Thanks in advance. PS--would love to see a video on that too...