IN PERSON: Slow Stitch with Fern Royce
Sat, Aug 10
|Bay Quilts
Do you love the color and texture of hand quilting but have been intimidated to try it on your own quilts? Fern will take you through all the tips and tricks she uses for her quilts. By the end of class you'll a slow stitch convert! This class will be held at Bay Quilts
Time & Location
Aug 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
Bay Quilts, 5327 Jacuzzi St Suite 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
About the Event
IN PERSON: Class, Saturday, August 10th, 10AM - 3PM PST
Bay Quilts
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Hand quilting is hand quilting, including the “big stitch” style. One hundred years ago these stitches would have insured your position as a permanent needle threader, now it is considered a design element.
Stitching with bigger stitches and thicker thread is a wonderful way to add color and texture to your quilt. It can be used either as an alternative or addition to machine quilting. Studies have proven that repetitive movements like handstitching can also reduce your stress level. Come spend a few hours learning this technique and add it to your tool kit.
Besides learning and practicing the basic rocking motion for hand quilting, we will discuss threads, needles, hoops, pinning, basting, marking techniques, thimbles and more. I will share my tips, advice and show…