I am in awe. I found this by searching for tips on even stitching. First I see you sewing and invisible perfect curve. Then I read that you DON'T HOLD THE NEEDLE!??? whaaaat? Mind blown. Thank you for sharing!
The type of needle you use for quilting depends on which stitching technique you use. For the rocking stitch, as you don't actually hold the needle (just rock it up and down), a really short, stiff needle called a "between" (or simply a "quilting" needle) is used. My favorite brand is Piecemakers which are unfortunately not that easy to find in the UK. I use size 8, which many would consider a relatively large size for between needles. I have tried the smaller ones, but do find them more difficult to thread now that my eyes are not as young and sharp as they used to be - and as I am more interested in quality than speed, I don't find any particular advantage in the tiny ones.
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Best ever video on the Rocking quilt stitch! Thank you so much for sharing this.
Ohhh how I wish I could hand quilt this beautifully.
I am in awe. I found this by searching for tips on even stitching. First I see you sewing and invisible perfect curve. Then I read that you DON'T HOLD THE NEEDLE!??? whaaaat? Mind blown. Thank you for sharing!
You make it look so easy 😮 I keep trying to do it but I just don't have the coordination.
What needles are recommended?
The type of needle you use for quilting depends on which stitching technique you use. For the rocking stitch, as you don't actually hold the needle (just rock it up and down), a really short, stiff needle called a "between" (or simply a "quilting" needle) is used. My favorite brand is Piecemakers which are unfortunately not that easy to find in the UK. I use size 8, which many would consider a relatively large size for between needles.
I have tried the smaller ones, but do find them more difficult to thread now that my eyes are not as young and sharp as they used to be - and as I am more interested in quality than speed, I don't find any particular advantage in the tiny ones.
Is it hooped?
Yes, to do the rocking stitch, it does need to be in a hoop.