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I am disappointed that you feel like this. I don't mean to be disrespectful, and do appreciate the hours of work that these quilts represent. I have listened to the video again, and would be interested to know which sections you were unhappy with, as I am struggling to identify the criticism that you detected. My main focus in this video is not on encouraging new quilters (although it is good to see that you and many others are doing this), but on identifying the stylistic characteristics of different regions and time periods. These were inevitably affected by the amount of education that girls received, and my descriptions reflect this.

There are no markings left, so I can't really tell. Welsh quilts were often marked with chalk though - as explained in the video it is clear that this quilt was marked a section at a time while in the frame. Although chalk does not last long, it is sufficient for this method.

North Country quilts often had the complete design marked onto the quilt top before it was layered with the wadding and backing. To achieve such a well balanced design, it is clear that it must have been carefully planned and marked all at once. They often used a waxy blue pencil, which was long lasting - traces of this can sometimes be seen, but not on this quilt.

Glad it was helpful!

No, quilting stitches are always taken through all three layers, the top, wadding and backing. This gives the lovely texture.

Yes, I'm washing a really dirty antique quilt, so needed to be very careful not to put strain on the fabric or stitching. Im glad you want to look after your quilt - I think from one of your other comments you are in the USA - my contacts there seem to use blue Dawn dish soap or Orvus, but I haven't tried either as what we have in the UK is different.

I have a slight hearing loss myself, and I often find it difficult to hear what is being said over music - not necessary, is it! The longcase clock belonged to my grandparents - a much more soothing background sound (if unplanned!)

So glad you found this interesting. It is possible that two quilters marked it, but the quilting stitch is consistent all over, and professional quilters in Wales usually worked alone at this period, so I think it is more likely to have been one person marking onto the frame as she went - I have discovered plenty of other chopped off motifs at the corners on other Welsh quilts!

Yes there is - its available as a download pattern from my website shop for £8 (that's about $10) at www.carolyngibbsquilts.co.uk/product/christmas-bunting/ its quite easy to make.

I'm glad you found it interesting. There are a few others free on RUclips such as ruclips.net/video/ujVMP7Tt6IA/видео.html and some available in my website shop at www.carolyngibbsquilts.co.uk/product-category/antique-quilt-study/

I'm so pleased that you found the video helpful. Yes, there are several other short videos about hand quilting, so I hope you find those too.

I just used plain white cotton tape about 1" wide. Glad you found the video helpful

Thank you! Now you know what I do when I am not teaching Chemistry.

The Welsh did use thicker wadding than in the North East of England ; this was usually wool, from local sheep, but cotton was sometimes used too. A whole layer of combed wool was laid between the quilt top and the backing, and the quilting lines stitched through all three layers.

Thank you! I reside in Washington State but I once lived on a Sheep farm near Allendale, Northumberland for a while. I’m so looking forward to trying my hand at this gorgeous technique!

Thank you! I am so pleased this was helpful for you. There is more about how to plan your pressing directions on this page of my website: www.carolyngibbsquilts.co.uk/techniques/pressing-for-perfect-points/

Always through all three layers - that is what holds the layers together and creates the texture. I feel with my underneath finger to check the needle has gone right through.

It certainly makes it more difficult when you have the seam allowance to go through as well. My advice would be to try to plan your quilting design to avoid the seam allowances where possible. If you go to this page on my website www.carolyngibbsquilts.co.uk/techniques/quilting/quilting-design/grid-quilting/ and go down to the section "Positioning the Grid", you might find that example helpful

Brilliant - glad this tip has helped you! You can do a similar trick at the beginning of a thread too (there's another video if you need it!)

Does your thimble have a ridge around the top? That helps to stop the needle slipping off. Or maybe find one with deeper ridges in? Hope one of those suggestions helps

Glad you found it interesting. If you would like to learn more, there are a couple of other similar videos available for £5 from my website shop. Or, you might be interested in coming to my fortunately online Heritage Quilt Club. Details of all at www.carolyngibbsquilts.co.uk/product-category/antique-quilt-study/

I have been quilting for about 5 years now. I have made a dozen patchwork quilts. I like hand quilting intricate designs onto my quilts. It makes the quilt that much more special. So I have decided to tackle a wholecloth quilt for my own bed. So I have been loving your videos for research!

@@KittyHannah that's wonderful - hope your wholecloth turns out to be beautiful

Thank you - its really encouraging to hear that you are someone who appreciates the underlying reasons why its worth pre-planning the pressing direction. It really does work, so please do share with others

@@CarolynGibbsQuilts i used the one in one out method on flying geese press which I had never considered. I’m not a fan of pressing seams open and I use the seam spin method on other blocks. So this method resonated.

@@notesfromleisa-land Ah, if you liked that for Flying Geese, you might be interested in this page of my website which discusses Flying Geese units in more detail - and if you scroll down to the section titled Pressing Direction for Flying Geese, there is another video which has a slightly more sophisticated treatment of this: www.carolyngibbsquilts.co.uk/skilful-skyful-part-3-flying-geese/ (or the video is here on my You Tube Channel as well)

Glad you found it helpful - have you seen the other parts of Skilful Skyful on my website?

@@CarolynGibbsQuilts not yet, but I will definitely be checking it out! You’re amazingly helpful

I'm glad you love these beautiful designs too. Sadly it's very rare for these wholecloths to be signed, so unless the family history records it, the makers are usually unknown. People do use these traditional motifs ( yes, they would draw round household objects such as irons!) to inspire machine quilted designs, but as hand quilters can travel through the wadding, the designs are not continuous line, as needed for machine stitching

Yes, quilting should always go through all the layers to hold them together, and give the lovely sculptural effect on both sides. I feel the tip of the needle with my fingertip underneath before tilting back up. You can use with thick batting, but your stitches won't be this small (which doesn't matter, as the higher "loft" will give great texture, as you can see on this antique welsh quilt on my website www.carolyngibbsquilts.co.uk/antique-quilts/wholecloth-quilts/pink-gold-welsh-wholecloth/ )

Glad to help, Marcia! Do share the link with your quilting friends if you think it would help them too.

I have written a blog with the extra information you have asked about. You can read it at ukqu.co.uk/washing-antique-quilts/ But if your quilt is very fragile, it might be wise to consult a professional conservator. They have very large trays in which they can wash much more gently than is possible at home.

Yes - probably a 14" hoop if you can get one, as it's not easy to sew near the edge. Glad you found this video helpful - there is a whole series about hand quilting in the Techniques folder of my website. Enjoy hand quilting!

I use short "between" needles - you can see more details on this page of my website: www.carolyngibbsquilts.co.uk/techniques/quilting/hand-quilting-basics-equipment-hoops/needles-thimbles/

@@CarolynGibbsQuilts Thank you for the great information.

Can you possibly make a video detailing the work your fingers play underneath the hoop? I got the top work but would like to see the action from below. Slowly I getting this but still struggle with the hand underneath. Thanks.

Glad you enjoyed it. Have you found the ones about "popping the knot" and about "travelling"? I'll try to do a marking video sometime - but in the meantime, you might like to look at this page on my website: www.carolyngibbsquilts.co.uk/techniques/quilting/hand-quilting-basics-transferring-the-design/