Hand Quilting Tutorial! It's easier than you think ;)

[@PinCutSew]

Click here for the Wonky House How-To Guide! pincutsewstudio.etsy.com/listing/1669786546/improv-houses-a-quilty-how-to-guide-zine Or here for the digital version! pincutsewstudio.etsy.com/listing/1684010537/improv-house-quilt-block-pdf-sewing

[@Noreenlee1]

I commented on another of your videos that I would NOT be making any wonky houses. However, it turns out, my resolve cannot withstand the charm factor you brought to the concept. I have not only made three houses so far, but I made a block with three rather questionable cabanas! Yes, I took your idea and pieced the bejeebers out of it -- not in the most successful way, but it is what it is. Now, I find myself waking up in the middle of the night wondering how many vehicles I can glean from my stash! Who am I?

[@conniekline9881]

Loved your testimonial!

[@PinCutSew]

Haha! You’re welcome 😜

[@anngriffith7932]

😂you go, girl!

[@sevenandthelittlestmew]

😂 I laughed so hard at your three “rather questionable cabanas!”

[@adoral.libertucci2647]

😂😂

[@lindafitzsimmons2526]

I watch tons of quilting tutorials on KZbin, as I’m sure thousands of others do…however you really “stand out” and are definitely at the top of the list. I love your video out takes, your ease in teaching and your overall personality. You’re like the best friend or best neighbor kinda person! Always look forward to any tutorial from you, no matter the project.

[@PinCutSew]

Aw, thank you so much 🥹

[@DanaBarbieri]

I agree!

[@evd22713]

I love hand quilting! When I was doing bedside nursing I noticed that when I was hand quilting at home I was better at putting in IVs at work! Haha!

[@PinCutSew]

Haha! Who’s have guessed

[@marysharp6366]

I have hand quilted all my quilts since 1992 and would not do it any other way. Greetings from New Zealand.

[@abagguff9395]

You and Kate@TheLastHomelyHouse have totally freed me up with your demonstrations of Big Stitch quilting! I am totally in love with hand quilting now!!!

[@PinCutSew]

I love Kate’s channel 🫶🏻

[@rebeccamulkern1051]

Suzy quilts also demos big stitch , her view is if you are going to put all this effort, you want it visible, love big stitching now. Also Corey Yonder has a good tutorial on that, it’s very freeing ❤

[@sead705]

I agree totally!!!! Kate at The Last Homely House and Nikki have set the calm and fun into quilting and creating. Love you ladies!!!

[@Lsutube963]

@@PinCutSewI am addicted to Kate at the Last Homely House! What a sweet soul and I love how we never know what’s she’s going to be doing next. Like building a pond and then a cabin to do her hand quilting in!

[@wandaadams1772]

When I first learned quilting, I learned only learned hand quilting. I bit off more than I could chew. My first quilt was a queen size and doing it on my own I didn’t know anything about a quarter inch seam, squaring up the squares. I had my last child before it was sandwiched. Needless to say life got in the way of hand quilting. But I would volunteer at our towns grist mill every third Saturday of the month. It took me 15 years to finish it. But it’s mine and I love it.

[@ellenhofer3343]

My very first hand quilted quilt was in the 1990s. No instruction. Just got a big hoop and started. My stitches were so close they looked like 2.5 stitchd on a machine. I didn't know there were supposed to be spaces between sttches. I entered it in a quilt show, and it was disqualified for being machine quilted (it wasn't allowed back in those days). I entered it in a local festival and attached a photo of me working on it, with my cat pawing at the thread. I won a 1st prize.

[@tawnacaddy1631]

Your quilt is adorable!

[@tracyvirginiabeach8069]

I am so very Happy I stumbled upon your UTube channel. It’s so wonderful. And your a Military Wife and Mother. Actually WE do everything. I ordered your Wonky House booklet and waiting for that to come in and I found the American Glorious Quilts book on EBay and that arrived yesterday. Such a world of information in there. I really like how you explain quilting to us. You’re So So Real. I am going to try the Babtist Fan stitch. I also to EPP. And absolutely love quilting. Happy Sewing/Stitching Tracy from Virginia Beach. 🪡🧵✂️

[@mrs.9315]

I am absolutely terrible at machine quilting (mostly because I just don't have the time to practice), and hand quilting "needs" a frame or hoop, or so I thought. You have completely inspired me to try hand quilting this way. Now I just need to remind myself the ancestors will NOT come for my head if it isn't "perfect." Thanks SO much Nikki!

[@PinCutSew]

Haha yes! 🙌🏻

[@conniekline9881]

As usual, you provide excellent tutorials and no stress sewing. I’m thankful actually that you quilt without using a long arm. Beautiful quilt.

[@vbrooker1]

Thanks for making this easy and simple. Great video!

[@journeyofamidwestquilter]

Excellent tutorial! I have never hand-quilted any of my projects. So, I am going to make a wall hanging for my sewing room, and I will hand quilt it so that I can gain some experience. My husband's grandmother made quilts. She passed away several years ago, but I have the last quilt that she ever made, and I treasure it. All of her quilts were bed sized, and she hand quilted them all. She used a frame that lowered from the ceiling. It made the quilting process easier for her. Thank you for sharing your talent and wisdom with us all! 🪡🪡🧵

[@brendadinan8840]

Thank you for this! I get so 'in my head' about making perfect, tiny stitches and then end up too scared to work on the quilt. Your video and the 'just do it, you'll be great' approach has motivated me to get back to hand-quilting my hibernating quilt project tonight! 🥰

[@ellenhofer3343]

Its ok if they aren't perfect. We are our own worst critics.

[@robinr6399]

Lovely! Great video. I found that running my thread through bee's wax helps keep the knots out. I also thread several needles at once so I stay in the right mindset when quilting. All the best to you❤

[@PinCutSew]

That's a great idea!

[@Berserk_Alize3]

How do you store all your prethreaded needles? That's my struggle🥲

[@robinr6399]

I cut the threads to 18" and thread onto needles, run the threads through beeswax and pop them into a pincushion.

[@carolentringer8836]

Love your blouse! I love to hand quilt. I like the primitive look.Baptist Fan is my favorite, but I never tried not tracing the pattern. Sounds very freeing!🪡

[@lindafitzsimmons2526]

I agree, nice blouse 😊

[@lynnkraus6715]

This is the first of your videos I have come across. But, it certainly will not be the last that I watch. You are a very talented quilter and giving clear instructions. And, I love your quilts. One tip I might offer you to keep your thread from knotting while you are quilting: thread the needle before cutting the thread. Then cut and knot the end of the thread just cut off of the spool. All threads are twisted; it is how thread is made. Threading the needle in the opposite direction adds more twist on the thread as you sew and you will end up with more unintentional knots that way. Also, if your thread is starting to twist as you are quilting, bring the eye of the needle to the fabric, and gently pull the thread a few times to release the twist. That way, you don't need to unthread the needle to release the twist.

[@PinCutSew]

That makes sense! Thanks 😊

[@theresamitchel7056]

I totally have those lights. My kids call them my old lady lights😂 but they will get them for me so they can turn off the lights for movies. I am totally enjoying hand stitching. Not just quilts. I've been doing lots of slow stitch projects

[@sherrylesina7224]

Thank you for the up close tutorial. I have been wanting to hand quilt but I didn't feel comfortable. I am feeling up to it now.

[@maryo8511]

Im a newbie at quilting at 65, but my mom quilted by hand. She used embroidery thread, all 6 strands. She used yarn tieing and would actually embroidery around each quilt square or whatever design. She also appliqued. Because of those memories my first thought when I saw your video making the houses quilt top was that I would embroider around each house, car, etc., and that would be enough quilting to hold all 3 layers. As you said it is addicting.

[@PinCutSew]

That would be so beautiful 😍

[@poodlegirl55]

That was a really good tutorial.

[@user-ig5fs6ch4j]

I absolutely love your quilt. I’ve always wanted to hand quilt. Thank you.

[@ellenhofer3343]

Thank you so much. I hand quilted a lap quilt in about 1998 and it was very enjoyable.

[@maryrakas4901]

Nice tutorial! Thank you for sharing

[@bjgough8699]

Thank you for all the wonderful tutorial videos you post. You are inspiring me to do more sewing projects. 🥰

[@coffeequeen3291]

So very helpful, thank you!

[@evemito]

Love your video and style ❤❤❤

[@leanichols6824]

Thank you for this tutorial. I used to do a lot of hand quilting and got away from it ... and it was my very favorite part of making a quilt. Your videos are always so inspiring. In all the times I ever hand quilted a quilt I never thought of free hand quilting (not marking) a quilt. What a wonderful idea!! I must give this a try. I love the feel of a quilt that has been hand quilted. I just ordered your Wonky House Guide and can't wait for it to arrive. I'm so eager to start a wonky house quilt.

[@SammieAnne-Angus]

You losing your train of thought was very cute :) Thank you for your wonderful and cute tutorials! ❤

[@justinerogers1353]

I have an 'ancestor quilt' given to me when I visited relatives in the USA some 50 years ago. Done on the sewing machine with what looks like a maple leaf pattern - it is far from perfect !! Thank you for your video.

[@saundraweed9738]

Use soap slivers for marking. They always wash out without harming the fabric.

[@Lsutube963]

Great video! I use a long armer for my large quilts and I edge-to-edge quilt my throws, lap quilts, table runners, etc. but this video made me realize how much I enjoy tacking down the bindings so this has inspired me to actually hand quilt my current project - a lap quilt so a good place to start! I will practice on a small piece like your sample because I strive to have my stitches as perfect as yours. I had to look up Baptist fan though - hope you’ll show a little diagram if you suggest another pattern. Once I finally found it, I realized I had seen it (senior moment) so I’m anxious to get started. Thank you so much for a great video and your inspiration. And, your quilts are amazing!

[@jfraz1021]

Thank you as always for the lesson, I’ve learned so much from you in the last 6 months! Forever fan!

[@coastaljan6193]

What great stitches -- and you've convinced me to quit trying to machine quilt on the domestic machines I have. I just can't keep the stitch length even no matter what I try. Hands quilting, it is. Thanks so much.

[@krisbakerco]

Love your channel. Just received my Improv Houses guide. Can't wait to start. Started shopping a while back for fabric with small animals, birds, and more. Eeek! So excited.

[@PinCutSew]

Have fun 😁

[@lindahuffman2453]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the advice and helpful tips. The attitude of creativity and the reminders about not overthinking make me happy! God bless you and your family! Thank you for your service to our country ❤

[@tinatippin5705]

I appreciate the relaxed approach. Very helpful. Thanks!

[@mardigra1916]

Excellent thank you

[@NuckFamily]

I use the book light all.the.time for EVERYTHING from sewing to reading to polishing my toenails! It makes a wonderful gift too.

[@emmaschauer5409]

Thank you. I am in the process of repairing my childhood quilt, which was never actually quilted. It just had yarn every so often tied off through the layers. It worked well, until it didn't. I am hand stitching the replacement blocks, and I'd like to hand quilt it. I am hoping by doing that, it will last many more years to come. By the way, while I have been sewing for almost 3 decades, I have never made a quilt, so I appreciate you breaking this down for me.

[@imogenethomas1138]

I’m so excited to try hand quilting! I come from generations of excellent hand quilters, and I have been very intimidated to try. I’m going to start with a small 40 X 40 baby quilt. Also, looking forward to your machine quilting video. I’m spending way to much money on longarmers!

[@MerilynAckerman]

Just discovered this site last night. Love, love, love it! Thank you. I'm a fairly new to quilting. I've made several quilts by machine, and was surprised by the creativity it brought out of me. My sewing machine has been on the fritz for several months and I discovered hand-quilting, using up most of my scraps, and I save all scraps! It is, as you said, addictive! Because I've been enjoying it so much I have procrastinated having my machine fixed. I am looking forward to following your program.

[@dianareddell1496]

I am in the process of hand quilting my first hand pieced quilt and this video affirmed that I am doing it right. Thank you so much! I called it my heirloom quilt because I didn’t think I’d ever have the patience to do it again. But…like you said, it’s kinda addictive! Maybe I’ll attempt to hand quilt my late grandmother’s quilt top. It is definitely worthy.

[@janeb9699]

I just hand quilted a project that had been in my UFO pile and I am addicted! It definitely is a different look and feel from free motion machine quilting. I have to say that it was a little hard to see your fan shape when you were demonstrating but the clips of the quilt afterwards gave a little better view. And I applaud you for not marking anything and just going for it 😂 Love your videos and your style, and I can’t wait to see your subscriber count hit the 100K mark!!! Wooo hooo!!!!!!!! 😊❤

[@karenshaw2204]

I’ve been told by many quilters that I MUST use a hoop or frame to hand quilt. However, I have tried and just can’t do it. I’ve been hand quilting as you’ve shown in your tutorial which encouraged me to continue doing so. Thanks!!!

[@shaneschneider6275]

My first quilt was similar. After my son started growing out of his newborn clothes and blankies, I cut up my faves so the triangles sewed together to squares and voila a 5yo sized blankie. He's 21yo and still sleeps with it. ❤

[@user-vr7xf6rf8p]

As someone else said, this is the first time I’ve seen any of your videos. It couldn’t have been more timely for me as I’ve decided to do some hand quilting on a quilt I’m working on (just some outlining ). This was so informative! I shall be watching more of your videos.

[@PinCutSew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jennifergwyn4695]

Thanks!

[@PinCutSew]

Aw thank you so much!! 🤗

[@deloresrast8543]

Thank you for the video!! I quilt like you! I can afford to pay a long armer so I machine quilt the smaller ones and do quilt as you go or hand quilt the bigger ones. Love your “down to earth” channel!

[@bonnielindsey8663]

I love this video. You gave very clear instructions. Thank you for showing us on the small sample where I could see everything clearly. I used to hand quilt with my mom when I was younger. Fond memories. You have encouraged me to go back to it and for the very reasons you talked about. I found your channel a couple of months a ago and I’m glad. Thank you for sharing and inspiring.

[@user-mk8sh9tj8m]

Love your video! So easy to understand. Your quilts are BEAUTIFUL💕💕 Thank you🥰

[@dianezybrands8250]

You make me want to try this. I’ve seen so many non quilt quilted projects with hand stitches and love the look. I’ll definitely start with smaller items. Can’t wait to do it!!! 😉 Thank you!!! ❤️

[@susanonealsmith8434]

Thanks so much. I love the look of big stitch quilting, as does my daughter, she loves the boho (?) look it gives. I love the tradition behind it, so we both win.:) Your tutorials are always so easy to follow, thank you again!

[@cathywestholt5324]

I really like the Baptist Fan design.

[@carm7000]

Love all of your KZbin videos. You've inspired me to pick up hand quilting again!

[@dianeperry2729]

I love every single one of your tutorials.. you make everything so easy.. I can't wait for the home sewing machine quilting tutorial.. and all the ones in between 😊

[@PinCutSew]

It’s coming next!

[@tammywoyak5477]

Great Video. Thanks for showing us how easy it is to hand quilt 😊

[@jeniann7854]

Thank you Thank you Thank you! I have been discouraged from hand quilting my entire life. Because a) I don't have a frame b) I don't make small enough stitches, and mostly, c) I honestly didn't know where to start. I AM HAND QUILTING! I went back to watch the quilt sandwich tute to get going & that was a revelation as well! Did I say Thank You?!

[@PinCutSew]

Woot! Good job 😁

[@svs1551]

Great video! Love your wonky houses.

[@babsiehoare3057]

Thank you for sharing. This was the easiest I have seen it explained. I'll definitely have a go. I have several quilt sandwhiches waiting to be quilted and I've kind of been a bit scared to machine quilting so will have a go at this. Maybe a small ish one to begin with.. lol

[@pamelanana58]

Wow! Your ideas are exactly What i am looking for! I have fabric and a machine but I never use either!

[@teresacesario6247]

Thank you!! I so needed the inspiration to hand quilt!!!!

[@ladonnamcalister1310]

You are a really great teacher! 💗

[@lisasmith7196]

Super helpful information! I’ve always wondered how to hide knots!

[@PinCutSew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ladytj4u]

Thanks you give wonderful instructions.💙

[@robineasley491]

I hand quilt all of my quilts…long arming is expensive and I live in an out of the way area…hand quilting is relaxing and lends to creativity…

[@teresacesario6247]

I love your booklet! I must have it

[@dorothynason6934]

Beautiful work ❤ Thank you for this ❤️

[@poodlegirl55]

I just hand made a quilt as you go hexagon quilt and it was so fun that the day after I finished it (in only a month) I started a new one. I just love making the little "pillows" and the fact that when you get all the hexagons sewn together it's done! Have you ever tried that technique? I saw it on Emma Jones, then Marions world and then K3n so I just had to do it.

[@PinCutSew]

I haven't heard of that, but I'll go look it up!

[@poodlegirl55]

@@PinCutSew Great way to use up scraps!

[@michellehenderson1397]

That's so helpful, I'll definitely have a go👍

[@janloewen3404]

Awesome stitching.

[@krisvanallen]

I love hand quilting! But I like using the Perle Cotton, and echo stitching the images.

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Thank-you, i started quilting just over 10 years ago and haven't quilted any of my tops. Wondered how to go about it all. Got breast cancer and had to stop. Having come out the other end, with a messy house, i'm thinking what do I need to do first, apart from finding more energy. I'll have to find my thimbles, and see to my cat's tumour treatment. You made it look so easy, I will have to try that. I've got one quilt to tie, one to free motion, and i'll look at the rest again. I might do a small quilt for my cat, to practise on. How does it go on thin fabric? All the best.

[@luwanacouch2617]

You’re amazing!!!!

[@jacquipayne7346]

awesome sauce! TFS!

[@cynthiajones1461]

This tutorial told me everything I need to know, and in less than 20 minutes. And now I'm so eager to quilt a zipper pouch. Good practice and quick gratification, right?

[@agnieszkaacka6733]

I use hoop😊

[@lisacanfield8797]

I love what you do 😊. I do however have a question. Is it possible to make a rag quilt using slow stitching.

[@Sewwithdebee]

Love it, do you use a thread conditioner or wax to reduce knots?

[@PinCutSew]

No I don’t, but with the nice thread, I haven’t had many issues!

[@ashleycoker9381]

Hey Mrs. Nikki, I feel like I’m in class and I have a question for the teacher. lol. So, I LOVE watching your videos but I get SO LOST when you use quilting terms. So like, when you say “Baptist fans”, I think of the ones we use in the South in Church😩😂. Are you able to recommend a good beginner resource for us newbies who have never quilted? It’d be great if YOU could make one because you’re so amazing at teaching😬. I love the idea of your wonky house but don’t even know the quilt basics. Thank you in advance!!

[@PinCutSew]

I am literally working on a beginners quilting course! Hopefully this summer, stay tuned 😁

[@wandawalker4191]

I've never heard of a " Baptist fan." Please elaborate on that.

[@PinCutSew]

Ah, I should have drawn a picture! They look like rainbows staggered and stacked up the quilt.

[@betsyofarrell6134]

Thank you for this! What size needle did you use?

[@user-ig5fs6ch4j]

Do you start hand quilting from the edge or middle of the quilt first?

[@PinCutSew]

I started on the edge, I n the bottom left corner, only because of how I wanted the fans. But you can start anywhere :)

[@user-ig5fs6ch4j]

Thank you. I appreciate everything you do.

[@fanmommusicismedicine7035]

Great video! I am finishing off piecing a king size quilt and thinking of finishing it with hand quilting. What batting do you recommend?

[@PinCutSew]

I really like the Pellon bamboo batting these days! I get it on Amazon

[@aliceolivares-chawk8307]

❤

[@RayneneBurgess]

Love this video! What size milliner's needle are you using? I'm looking to learn how to handquilt.

[@milablust3975]

Hello. New to your channel and love it! I have a question about the wonky shoo fly blocks that Gwen marston shows in her book. I can’t figure out how she cuts the pieces and sews them together. Would love a tutorial.

[@PinCutSew]

I will add that to the list! Love those blocks, and their name too 😁

[@user-wu4qq2ci1l]

Luv it. I would have liked to see the back.

[@morgangilmore2463]

Is there a certain formula to hand quilting in regards to where to start or having to work in the same direction? Like machine quilting you need to work in a single direction and from the middle out? Do you need to do something similar for hand quilting?

[@PinCutSew]

No, I really don’t think so. The layers don’t shift like they can with machine quilting. With hand quilting, you can start wherever it makes sense.

[@NuckFamily]

Can we see your stitches from the back side, too, please?

[@justinerogers1353]

Anyone - if you are hand quilting do you put the binding on afterwards as you would with machine quilting or can you do it before? Many thanks.

[@PinCutSew]

I think I have seen people do it this way and I think it would probably work. But if it doesn't and you get bunching, it's a much bigger pain to adjust your layers if you've already bound it!

[@milapartment]

I’m just worried that these may not be the strongest stitches to last a long time. If you spend this amount of time making a quilt I want to be completely certain it won’t fall out later 😭

[@PinCutSew]

The first quilt I hand quilted is still in great after 15 years of heavy use, so I’m hopeful!

[@susanivey8853]

How big is your needle?

[@PeggySelf-ni5qg]

Help me please

[@daveandlizhudson1331]

how do you pic which pattern/motif to hand quilt?

[@PinCutSew]

If I’m stuck, I look through books I have for ideas.

[@sherrybarnett7746]

I have a huge Jane Austen quilt that I have wanted to finish for 2 years 🥹 You have inspired me to get it done by hand quilting now 🥰 thank you 🙏 😇

[@karenwerts2331]

[@lindahuffman2453]

Thanks!

[@PinCutSew]

Thank you so much 🤗