FREE EBOOK QUILTING REVEALED 101
June 26, 2009 – 10:48 am | by
Quilting is as old as the hills, and for many, has that wonderful combination of domestic necessity, social cohesion, and craftwork and commemoration.
Hawaiian quilting is said to have started when the wives of two chiefs were introduced to quilting by missionaries on board a boat. Hawaiians would not naturally have begun to quilt for domestic use, as quilts were not needed in the warm Hawaiian climate.
Quilting was not an easy hobby for many women. Space in the homes of the majority was limited. The quilting frames were generally large enough for at least 6 women to work at, and initially were home made.
There are different styles of quilting, which largely reflect the country of origin and traditions of their quilting history.
If you are doing hand quilting, you will need quilting needles and quilting thread. Traditionally, you sew with one hand, and use the other hand underneath to guide the needle back through to the face. The key is to keep the stitches the same length and absolutely in line. They don’t have to be minute, but they do have to all be identical to give a good finish.
FREE DOWNLOAD EBOOK QUILTING REVEALED 101
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