Saturday, January 6, 2018

Quilting In The Hoop That Anyone Can Learn

By Pamela Foster


There are so many people who love making quilts with their embroidery machines because of the relaxing nature of the product, as well as the beautiful results. Quilting in the hoop does not have to be extremely complicated, so people at every level of experience is able to have fun with their project. It is definitely worth it to learn the three main ways that crafters quilt in the hoop so that the very best technique can be chosen.

It is common to take care of embroidery first. In this case, the projected is quilted out block by block. This is the way some people prefer because they don't have to worry about attaching the other layers until the embroidery is done.

The common way to refer to one of the most popular methods of hooping the fabric of a quilt is as a fabric sandwich. This is simply because there are multiple layers of fabric that go one on top of the other that are stitched together to help hold all the other pieces together. Usually, this will mean that one layer is the fabric that is being used, the next is the insulator or batting that goes in the middle, and a stabilizer is used to help keep everything still.

Hooping the stabilizer as well as the fabric when going with the block by block technique is the best way to ensure that everything will stay exactly where it needs to be. This makes it easy to use applique. After all of this is done, securing the backing and batting will complete the quilt.

Some quilters prefer to get the stitches for both embroidering and quilting done at the same time. The process of doing it this way is quite similar to the block by block technique and can work well for applique. It is important to make sure that proper placement techniques are used, and that a person has a full understanding of how to join all the layers together and get the quilt to bind before starting.

The online community of crafters has been a great asset in the development of the various techniques used to make beautiful quilts. Quite a few individuals have taken the initiative to find innovative ways to create these things that work better for others and have posted about it online. A lot can be learned by scrolling and clicking through these posts and tutorials.

People who have been working on projects like this for a long time probably have one or two that fell to the side. Repurposing old blocks can bring great results. These are good for baby quilts and table runners.

No one likes it when stitches come out looking messy and poor. Sometimes it can seem like the stitches are going well, but then when the quilt is flipped over it is an entirely different story. That is why making sure to use the right amount of thread tension can make all the difference when it comes to these projects.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment