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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Starting hand quilting: Part 5: Equipment, Needles & Thimbles 7 years ago
Needles
The type of needle you use for hand quilting depends on which stitching technique you use. I stitch in the traditional way using the “rocking stitch”. More details about how to do this will be in the last pos…
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Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post Starting hand quilting: Part 3: Threads 7 years ago
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Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post Starting hand quilting: Part 3: Threads 7 years ago
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Starting hand quilting: Part 4: Equipment: Hoops and Frames 7 years ago
What equipment do you need to start hand quilting? Well, there are lots of different views on this, so I will share what works for me.
Hoops14″ quilting hoop, bound with tape
I prefer to use a hoop to hold the p…

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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Starting hand quilting: Part 3: Threads 7 years, 1 month ago
While it is possible to use all sorts of threads for hand quilting, which is the best, and why?
There are two things to consider:What will the finished appearance be like?
How easy will the thread be to use?Both…

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Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post Considering Value 7 years, 1 month ago
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Starting hand quilting: Part 2: Wadding 7 years, 1 month ago
How do you start hand quilting?
This webpage will discuss the types of wadding (batting in the USA) that you will need.
The thickness and the density of the wadding makes an enormous difference to the ease of the…
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 2 months ago
A really clear and interesting post, Abigail, which highlights how you chose the most effective fabrics for this modern style. Choosing fabrics is something so many people struggle with!
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Starting hand quilting: Part 1: Fabric 7 years, 2 months ago
Hand quilting is relaxing to do (once you have got the hang of it!), and gives beautiful results, which are different to those obtained by a sewing machine.
Maybe you would like to try it, but are not sure where to…
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 2 months ago
Thank you Teresa – I’m always surprised that string piecing isn’t taught more often, as it does make such a difference! Have a look out for my other videos too.
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Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post String Piecing blocks – how to avoid mistakes! 7 years, 2 months ago
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 4 months ago
There was so much at St Fagans I didn’t have time to see….. Only a few quilts are usually on display, so maybe ask in advance of your next visit, and they will get some more out for you to look at.
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Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post Quilts from the Estate of Hannah Hauxwell 7 years, 4 months ago
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 4 months ago
These are wonderfully evocative quilts with such a distinctive provenance. I love the two frame quilts, which also have tantalising glimpses of lovely quilting.
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 4 months ago
Interesting as always, Chris! So many effects possible with traditional blocks.
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 5 months ago
Thank you – this story does seem to have touched many hearts!
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 5 months ago
Thank you – I hope that it brings a fresh appreciation of an old wonder
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Christmas Crisis – a seasonal story 7 years, 5 months ago
“There.” Linda put down the scissors which she had used to snip the last piece of thread she had used to stitch the edge, and held up the little quilt.
It really was the loveliest thing she had ever mad…

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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Welsh Quilts at St Fagans 7 years, 6 months ago
Wales is one of the Regions of the UK with a particularly strong tradition of patchwork and quilting. As part of the recent British Quilt Study Group seminar, I was able to view some of the wonderful collection of…

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I’ve been to St Fagans many times and never saw the quilts! There’s so much to see such an amazing place. Thank you for sharing
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There was so much at St Fagans I didn’t have time to see….. Only a few quilts are usually on display, so maybe ask in advance of your next visit, and they will get some more out for you to look at.
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 7 months ago
Was it the red, white and blue wholecloth quilts on the BQSG stand? They were fabulous, weren’t they? Yes, do try making a wholecloth yourself – it’s such a lovely thing to do (but perhaps start on something smaller than a quilt though!)
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