Hello all. Been along time! I was out of touch with this group for quite awhile. I have gotten myself back into quilting, working on new stuff, UFO's, etc. etc. basically as "therapy" I was in Woe is me, what else can happen to me/us? mode and had to do something about it so, I got in there, cleaned out the sewing room, reorganized and Made an adorable wallhanging for Halloween! I intend to get it done and up by Halloween then keep making wallhangings for this particular spot for all occasions, seasons, etc.
So, I have a question. With these smaller projects/wallhangings, I have decided to try my hand at Hand Quilting as opposed to machine quilting. Our LQS owner has told me things about this, first thing is she uses NO HOOP, she just goes at it whereever she is. I tried that night before last and could NOT get an even stitch and it was quite frustrating. I also had the quilt safety pinned together. The pins were a MAJOR PIA because the thread kept getting caught on them! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr So before I totally lose my mind AND interest in this project.. can someone help me??
I have hand basted with thread the quilt so the damn.. er.. dang pins can come out! What next? Do ya'll use hoops?? what kind?? What kind of Needle? What is the sharpest/best kind for hand quilting? Thread?? What is the best kind??
ANY HELP would be greatly appreciated!! :) Thanks! Debi