Sharon Schamber - Hoopless Hand Quilting

[@francesjackson2511]

Thank you once again for a beautiful tutorial. I'm nearly 90, and hand quilting has always been one of my favorite things to do. I think hand quilting and knitting are the most relaxing of all activities, and your pairing of the quilting with Pachelbel made for lovely and tranquil watching. I'm still learning, and I am so grateful for your patient, detailed instruction.

[@Uunimahavatara]

I've been a hand-sticher for 40+ years. Love so sew the entire quilt by hand. This however is an amazing inspiration for quilting myself. Long-arm is beautiful but a hoop too hard. I just like your method of holding the quilt and your stiching is fabulous. Big thank you.

[@caroldutoit6364]

KZbin really is an amazing answer to so many dreams. Sharon, thank you for such patient, clear explanation with the camera zoomed in close enough to follow you precisely. Fabulous!

[@reglindiseckhardt9777]

Thank God I am not the only one doing this. I have found that stitching with a hoop is frustrating and I just do not have room for a frame. You have answered a lot of questions. thank you!!!

[@blairseibert1778]

A friend who does lovely hand stitching recommended I find your hand stitching tutorials. I'm so thankful for these close up/clear instructions. I have read a couple of books and watched other hand quilting videos but have never seen knots buried the way you do it. So interesting and smart. Thank you!

[@mildredwilkins5781]

I'm relearning quilting (learned as a girl and quilted with mom til I left for college) 50 years later I want to take it up again and finish some of the quilt tops mom left. You did a great job of reminding me good techniques. Thank you very much.

[@AnnieofBlueGables]

Sharon Schamber, I LOVE YOU. thanks for all your wonderful, patient and informative instructions. You are so inspiring. I have picked up many of your wonderful habits for preparing the quilt. It has improved my skill. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!! ~a

[@wendykrzak4627]

I tried to do quilting stitches on a hoop, blah...Then I tried your method, WoW what a difference. It looks beautiful. Thank you for your video. !!

[@jenjenyoust]

This has really helped me (a beginner quilter) understand the "sandwiching", basting and hand quilting part. It was hard finding a video to learn how to hand quilt without a hoop. Thanks for this informative video!

[@mommamylo]

I watched this video a while ago and found it very helpful. I make quilted wall hangings. I use this method to hand quilt them. Came back to watch it again to refresh about double stitching. Thanks so much for posting this video.

[@Marialla.]

I love this tutorial! I watched it years ago, and I'm watching it again now just for the relaxation of seeing it. I learned so much from you, Sharon! I use these techniques whenever I hand-sew!

[@kimberleyrussell9877]

Thankyou so much for showing us your talent and easy steps I am quite new to quilting and I want to make a quilt for my granddaughter and I want to quilt it by hand thankyou for all your help kim

[@repentantsoul4213]

Such craftsmanship! Stunning❣️

[@wendyspedale1501]

Thought it said "hopeless hand quilting" at first! 😆

[@lindahueston1192]

Thank you for sharing your talent. Your basting videos and had quilting video make so much.

[@annabroome1659]

The classical music piece (name escapes me) enhanced the peaceful, calming attribute of quilting. Thank you for the choice and for the instruction.

[@jane90809]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4fRY4x9q66pZtk Pachelbel's Canon in D by Baroque composer Johann Pachelbel.

[@arachely6590]

Sharon, thank you so much for sharing this excellent quality video, you make it seem so easy that i will take back my table runner. I am a beginner quilter and now I have understood how and where to tie and hide the knot. My project is kept in the sewing drawer for a long time, because when I tried with the hoop I found difficult not know what to do with the finger under the sandwich, was injured all the time!!!! hahahaha Hugs from Mexico City

[@cynthiaesquibel3191]

I really like how much care you take with your stitches..they're so small and even. It looks lovely, job well done, madam! You do beautiful work. I think the small stitches look so much nicer than the large ones.

[@cherylprendergast4148]

Thankyou for your wonderful video. I am just starting to quilt the first quilt I’ve made in many years, without a hoop. I hope I can refine my stitches to be more like yours. I will attempt the feathers too. Kind Regards Cheryl.

[@Bunefoo401]

Lovely soothing voice, thank you for sharing. I, too, like to quilt without a hoop ... I usually just baste in a grid pattern, about 3 inches apart, but I can see for more detailed quilt patterns, I’d probably have to readjust. Again, thank you for sharing. I’m off to,see what else you have ❤️

[@gingeremerson9161]

Beautiful hand stitching!

[@Brandi62]

Such beautiful stitching! And wonderful tips. I just received my husband's great grandmother's quilt top. She pieced it all by hand. So I would like to finish it by hand quilting it. Hopefully I can stitch fairly well on it. She stitches are all nice and even.

[@teresacraig3166]

sharon, this was so interesting & shown so clear. thank you, you have inspired me to take on a bigger wall hanger. Im very new at quilting by hand. excellent!

[@bjollyhomes]

Amazing. You make it look so easy.

[@andreaprophet1101]

Thank you so much for showing your method. I have tried for so long with a hoop and spent hours trying the rocking finger/ thumb method and couldn’t master it. Kept feeling it must be me at fault. Now a happy bunny who can do this. 😊 Andrea from U.K🎉

[@natashalindner2059]

Thank you - new to quilting and started with the hoop - with the centre done, and damaged fingers and thumb, now your method looks likes helping me finish the quilt for my Gran for Christmas xox

[@queset218]

Wonderful! I am excited and I can't wait to get started. Thank you Sharon!

[@margaret-mary499]

Omg what a great video. I threw my hoops away they were so hard for me to use. Just found this video and can’t wait to try this. Thank you so much🌸

[@HRHDMKYT]

This *does* look easier (and more consistent back and front) than hand quilting with a hoop. Thanks for the tutorial, I am going to try it!

[@jennyjones2778]

Thank you for sharing. I remember watching this video of yours at least 10 years ago I think maybe more. I’m thinking it’s probably closer to 20 years or so. But I had already started learning to master the hoop. Which I’m very glad I did and now I’m trying to make the effort of learning how to master quilting with no hoop. So I’m very excited about this. I’m also wanting to learn how to do the big stitch that people talk about. oddly enough that seems to be a bit of a challenge for me. But that’s OK. I enjoy the challenge. And I know I will enjoy doing quilting without a hoop as well. I really do like your stitches. They are a beautiful, stitch and consistent as you make them in size.

[@JenniferBurchett]

Thank you! I have tried and tried to hand quilt with a hoop, and it always seems so awkward. Your method immediately made sense to me. Bravo!

[@lance3665]

Thank you your work is beautiful. I have taken one class from you and I hope some day to take more .

[@eleanorthompson7864]

Thank you so much for this very useful video. At about 16.50 you talk about scrunching up the 'sandwich of batting and fabric so you can get your hand over so you can 'rock' the needle. How do you manage this when you are further into the centre of the fabric?.. when there's too much fabric to scrunch?

[@StarlingStar1]

This is how I quilt too. I've never tried it on a bed sized quilt, but I've done more than one large wall hanging using this method. One was a pretty elaborate all white, whole cloth quilt. I started it with a hoop and ended in my lap. You can not tell the difference in the quality of the stitches although the in the lap stitches might be a bit better.

[@flossie5432]

I have sewn the last few inches of a quilt around the edges in the way you describe here and it works very well,but all that basting would drive me bananas and take forever.(Usually I baste 4 inch squares using one very long thread and starting in the middle to the edge alternatively lengthways and across,using 2 needles and a very cheap machine cone thread.This is a very quick way of basting if there is two of you--one to pick up the basting thread from the middle and baste towards themself,as you are doing the other side).The great thing abut perfecting your frameless method is that you don't have an awkward frame or hoop to carry around.But without the elaborate basting you do,I'd be afraid of creating ridges or creases underneath.

[@denisecorley7568]

Loved this! I have tried so many times to get the rocking stitch down and I just can't get it right. I can't wait to try this technique. Thank you so much!

[@crishbrin]

Thanks Sharon! Just what I needed!

[@tiklingrikit]

and of course, i lovw the music. thank you

[@tracikcouch5371]

Thank you soooo much for this video. It has been incredibly helpful

[@PurdyBear1]

Thanks so much for the video. I'm doing a memorial quilt with my parents cotton clothing, and hoped to improve my hand quilting technique for it.

[@katalinhorvath4309]

This is Pachelbel's Canon. You can find it in several interpretations, played by symphonic orchestras or just piano.

[@AnnRose56]

A very clear and helpful video - thank you!

[@wendywilson1736]

I've stsrted doing hooples hand quilting (big stitch) on my grandson's toddler quilt about 9 yrs ago.(wow, time flies!) Hoops and frames just don't work for me. I prefer to quilt at my higher craft table, or sometimes in my lap. There is no going back to other methods for me. I'm almost 68, have several quilt tops to get quilted, enough fabric scraps to make more, and I plan to finish them. Comfortably.😊

[@eileenfb1948]

I've done a little hand quilting, hoopless. It was good to know it could be done before trying it. No one is meant to push the point of the needle with their finger - impossible. We are meant only to feel the point of the needle has come through the fabric - pain-free! Love your tuition, thank you, I love hand quilting.

[@robinmedley2898]

Excellent Presentation and very informative. Thank You.

[@GeminiDolly52951]

I wish you would show what the back of your quilting looks like - Thanks for posting this video.

[@markayw]

Wonderful job and thanking for posting this. Very helpful.

[@CloudyWishes]

Thank you great video Sharon. xxx

[@enquery]

Looks so much harder than quilting with a hoop...but I've always been curious about how this technique was managed. Most of the Gee's Bend quilters quilt this way..Thanks for the informative video.

[@veronicasutton6168]

i nearly gave up hand quilting. till i throw away the hoop. so much easier and nicer finish

[@mariagoumas6135]

IM BEGINNER N DEAF I LOVE THIS THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Butterflyjonesful]

Maria Goumas Hi.Maria. Where you from. I am CODA and interpreter live in.NY

[@leighlaclaiborne2552]

i thought i knew how to quilt but the tips you have given makes me more of a novice than intermediate

[@tjsairsolutions1091]

Hi Marie. To answer no 2, you can add sew two or more pieces of batting together. It is recommended to only join same batting types together (as adding different types is likely to be noticed). Wide zig zag sitch.

[@flossie5432]

I overlap the 2 pieces and cut through both,for a neat edge,then herringbone or zigzag together loosely..Make sure it stays flat-no ridges.

[@sheilaschuette6538]

Thank you I learnt something new.

[@MeMe-sy4sb]

Thank you for the great tutorial.

[@offiaciallonersart]

I feel so special- I have those exact pencils!

[@ginajos]

Love this! Can't wait to give it a try! One question. When you say your anchoring your stitch to the back, do you mean your actually stitching into the backing or just taking your thread between the batting and the backing?

[@Brandi62]

She isn't going through the backing. Just below the batting so it doesn't show on the front.

[@135Bubby]

can I use quilting basting spray in place of the hand stitching part done in the red thread on this video?

[@carmenbailey8209]

Thanks for the demonstration 👍❤️😊

[@nana-hv7sr]

beautiful!! what is the back suppose to look like? I seem to be missing a lot of stitches on the back . . .

[@carmenbailey8209]

Nice work, thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@mariannejones1993]

I wish you would show us the back as well.

[@bunelladunella]

Thank U for sharing this with us. I will try it.

[@rosanna30777]

Excellent tutorial 😊

[@majfrijacobsen822]

Thank you !

[@bluhuny]

How did you put it through the same hole? I can never see it clearly enough and end up with a tiny stitch there

[@mshawk1010]

Brilliant !!!

[@yolandarivero5421]

Love your tutorial! My question is whem doing a large quilt how do you hold quilt when you're in the center of the quilt? You're working near the edge so its easier, not much bulk in hand. Is there a tip for that situation? Thanks again.

[@tabathahernandez8632]

lovely, lovely

[@breathingwater76]

This is really helpful- I'm just teaching myself to quilt. Two questions: 1. What is the difference between the quilt stitch and simply sewing a line? I learned by hand over 30 years ago & my sewing stitches are often straighter than a machine. Is it just a matter of time spent? 2. What can you suggest (or anyone reading this) for solving the issue of the batting being smaller than the quilt? Can I add batting by sewing two pieces together? Thanks!

[@Brandi62]

You can put two pieces of batting together. Either by zigzagging them together or with a special tape made to join batting.

[@eileenfb1948]

Thank you very much for this video, superb

[@ann-sofiahlgren4426]

Thank you for sharing this! One question - I am currently working on a large quilt, do I use the same technique - with the batting?

[@tanabeverly1306]

Did you have any suggestions for scrunching the fabric in your hand and manipulating it for stitching when it's too big to hold in you hand. I do pretty well if i can reach clear too the working area but my detail/precision suffers when it's bigger. Thank you!

[@angelavaladez6450]

Super helpful.. THANK YOU

[@grammieluli]

Yes, stitches show on back of quilt. Knots are NOT supposed to go to back of quilt as she says but buried in the batting. Quite confusing from the tutorial.

[@connieheath7738]

Thank you

[@katmindywolff6089]

beautiful feathers

[@karenduchesse6278]

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[@lindajones9375]

If you are quilting a piece do you baste the whole piece before beginning the quilting?

[@marcelacroft1802]

. I'm a beginner in quilting. I love and appreciate hand quilting. I also love this techniques. Question: When this stitches are done it shows in the back of the quilt or just on one side? Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@j.-lynnewharton9025]

Marcela Croft You are stitching through the top, batting and backing layers.

[@mariegengarelli7940]

Great tute, thank you!!!!!!!

[@Butterflyjonesful]

Love this video

[@Buthyful]

thank you so much my hand quilting looks much better now :) I use silk batting for my hand quilting. cotton batting for machine quilting.. never tried wool is it easier than silk? Thank you again, your tutorial is really very nice..

[@jenjenyoust]

Sharon, thanks for the video, you showed me how to hand stitch! I was wondering, what are you suggestions for hoopless hand quilting a large, king-sized quilt? It's hard to bunch up that much fabric in my hand...any suggestions?

[@berthaklug8879]

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[@SierraSadie1]

It would help to show the back as you go along.

[@patriciamooney2836]

Directions

[@yolandaflower5749]

I agree. My top stitches are even and neat but my back stitches not so much...is that normal?

[@KurlieGurl9]

excellent work

[@jbdeshazo7747]

Nice music.

[@titianmom]

You didn't show the reverse side to see if its even, also how do you do this on a large quilt?? Thanks

[@GracefulHaka]

if you look at the video at 16:45, she shows how to hold the fabric of a larger quilt.

[@qltygrl3187]

Can we use colored thread for basting? Is there a reason to only use beige or white? Also what else can we use besides DMC?

[@Marny5580]

It's much easier to simply pull each individual thread out from the top instead of pulling it along with all the rest of the strands. I would not use embroidery floss to baste. That's a personal choice, however. Well, everything is a choice. ;-) Thank you for sharing the hand quilting - which is my preference.

[@michellejohnson6796]

Thank you...

[@jane90809]

Thank you, Sharon, for making this technique legal! I've been doing this because I''m an old "beginner" (tiny stitches not possible).

[@lynnhampton9997]

Ella: Actually, it works GREAT! I have basted several quilts this way. If you use your cutting table, it is not to hard on your back because you are mostly standing up straight. Don't critique until you have ACTUALLY tried it.

[@covid-19inthistogether96]

Very cool!

[@berthaklug8879]

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[@stevelayman7399]

I have the same question as Gina...are you actually putting those stitches on the BACK of the quilt...or when you say to the back...BETWEEN the back and the batting?

[@Jan-wd1is]

Should the needle be short?

[@elladuhon2297]

This may help a few people , but it is a stretch and most probably can be worrisome for your back . When I was a young girl about 8-10 I went with a friend to her grandmothers house, on the back porch she was ,with a couple of other ladies hand sewing a quilt ,however it was hanging from the porch ceiling ,bound between what looked to be 8 pieces of lumber made from 2inch wide by maybe 1/4 inch thick planks ,hung by chains and when they were finished for that session, it was hoisted back up closer to the ceiling out of the weather ,no rain ,no sun directly on the quilt .They would sit here for hours sewing in their designs .They could put their chairs up under the center of the quilt and raise or lower it what ever distance seemd necessary at the time I suppose. I never got to see the finished product, but I was a child and could not see what the fuss was about.This was in very early 60s'.Now ,my question is when hand stitching a quilt, you can only see one side ,so when stitching are you catching just a little batting or are you going all the way through so the design will show through on the opposite side .And if not then I suppose that you flip and stitch designs on opposite side as you see fit.? And if so are you using one layer of batting ,or two? I am loving this because I have this amazing daughter who would do anything for me and would love to leave this as a legacy for her .Thank you God Bless You !

[@RhinoDNA]

My mother-in-law (whom I met in the late 60's) put in a quilt every winter, using the same type of hanging frame which was "pullied" up and stayed next to the ceiling during the spring and summer months, but when it came fall, she would have a hand pieced quilt top sandwiched and ready to go when my father-in-law let down the frame and helped her roll it in. I spent many hours trying to emulate her teeny-tiny stitches which I could never do quite as consistently as she did. I absolutely and utterly regret that I was so young and stupid to not take as much stock in the skill and artistic ability this woman had. Having been the typical "city girl" who married a country boy, if I could go back in time I would tell her "thank you" a thousand times over and let her know how ashamed I am that I didn't then appreciate how much she taught me about many things. And yes, these tiny little stitches do catch through all three layers of the quilt...that's why a good quality batting (and a good needle) is so essential. It's amazing!

[@cynthiaesquibel3191]

Sandy King Allen I think, Sandy, that if she was the type of woman to take the time to teach you and spent hours working with you, she knew you would come to appreciate it all someday! She sounds like she was a wonderful mother-in-law, and my guess is she loved you like a daughter. You were so lucky...my mother-in-law and I have no relationship whatsoever..yours is the type I always dreamed of having. You 're so lucky...don't feel regrets, she knew your heart.

[@nelliejones6779]

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[@nelliejones6779]

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[@karenbergan3538]

How do you do this on a large quilt? How do you handle the quilt bulk?

[@HRHDMKYT]

Tables... lots of tables to take the weight of the quilt (folding tables are good). You only hand-quilt and hold the section you are quilting, and the tables take the bulky weight so your shoulders and arms don't suffer.

[@itsjustrenee1320]

I have 2 questions. One, what size needle do you use for the floss? Two, what is the name of the music on this video? I've been looking for it and was pleasantly surprised when it started playing on this video. Thanks for the tips. I'll be hiding my knots and basting from now on, i hate hoops & poking my fingers. This is a really helpful, informative video.

[@readerscout4069]

Cheeto Fingers The music is "Canon in D" by Johann Pachelbel

[@laurawilliams8952]

When you burry your knot do you push your needle through just the quilt top, quilt top and batting, or all three layers?

[@lindahueston1192]

What size needle are you using to do your quilting love your technique.