Hand quilting techniques for beginners (on perle cotton) | Sarah Fielke Craftsy Quilting Tutorial

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About Sarah Fielke:
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The author of three books, including Material Obsession and Quilting: From Little Things, Sarah creates vibrant designs that appeal to both modern and traditional quilters.

About Big Techniques from Small Scraps:
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Playful, colorful, improvisational and just plain fun! That's how Sarah Fielke's fans describe her quilt designs. In Big Techniques from Small Scraps, this Aussie quilter makes six small, scrappy quilts that combine traditional techniques with updated fabrics and a fresh design sensibility. Try something different, like deconstructed piecing, or learn a new skill, like needleturn appliqué. Create Sarah's designs or jump off and do them your own way. It's all good fun!

What You'll Learn

- Step-down piecing
- Appliqué curves and points without templates or pins
- Hand quilting with perle cotton to add dimension
- Deconstructed piecing
- Using the 60-degree ruler and Dresden wedge

[VeraKeefer-iglf]

Yes I am going to try it. Really enjoyed your presentation. You made it interesting and pleasurable. I am going to do some research to understand why perle cotton thread is preferred. My Mother used perle cotton many years ago to complete embroidered/cut work tablecloths for my sister and I. She just liked the look of the finished piece. Thank you for creating the video and I am sure I will be reviewing several times. 💜💜💜

[jamigraycemullendore]

Everything about this tutorial is great. Sarah breaks down the hand quilting process into small, simple to understand concepts. She clearly explains the how and why, which is vey important. I feel like I’m sitting with a friend, when I’m watching her teach. I am an accomplished machine quilter but long to have something I can take with me - free me from the machine - and decided to restart some hand quilting. Thank you Sarah for creating this video; I’ll surely watch it several times and then start my process.

[StacyHames]

I needed to hand quilt some vintage blocks made by a friend's grandmother because the fabric was fragile. I hadn't hand quilted anything in 25 years. This tutorial was a lifesaver. So clear and so many crucial tips! I had so much fun doing that project that I'm hand quilting another one just because I want to.

[janetehoffman]

You have a lovely way of teaching your audience. No frantic voice or movement! Thank you so much.

[SusanSmith-yhue]

Sarah it's been years since I have quilted so I wanted to refresh myself and this video was extremely helpful, I'm quilting a panel for a wall hanging. You are a very good teacher, please continue to teach this

[carolneish]

Definitely the best finish on a quilt. That's where the love is it's all in the hand quilting x

[jennapalmieri]

Oh my gosh, I swear I've watched a hundred hand quilting videos and this is the first one where the tying off at the end actually made sense.  Thank you!!

[justinerogers]

Thank you so much. You've inspired me to hand quilt. I am going to quilt using a fabric (not something I've 'patchworked') to give me a soft introduction to hand quilting. Your video was clear and easy to follow, thank you.

[deborahgiles]

I tried big stitch quilting with size 8 perle cotton on a baby quilt recently and and am completely in love with the process. Already quilting a second and have several more quilts lined up to hand quilt!!

[janets]

It's been 40 years since I quilted, that's for the tips!

[crazydog]

This is the first time that hand quilting has made sense. Thank you! Great tutorial!!

[cynthiaesquibel]

I'm brand new to quilting, and I've had the devil of a time to find teachers like you...everything is mostly machine quilting..just recently have I found ladies like you to teach and encourage people like me who want to do "real quilting"! You, and the ladies like you, are MY inspiration..this is an art form and shouldn't be lost! I, for one, cannot wait to complete my first quilt- including the hand quilting - this will be my big winter project! I live in Maine, health problems prevent me from doing much outside during winter, so I usually have some projects going on. I'm just now planning my very 1st quilt, so all winter I'll be able to work on this new skill! Thank you, Sarah!

[OphelieLechat]

I’ve watched so many hand quilting tutorials but hadn’t realized that I needed a quilting hoop, not just a big embroidery hoop. No wonder I was getting so frustrated! Thank you for the guidance.

[ManderBlues]

This is, hands down, the best tutorial I've ever seen for hand quilting. Thank you, thank you! I'm totally inspired.

[juliaofhamburg]

I love this tutorial and watched it several times. I’m going to hand quilt my „Coming Home“ Quilt. Thank you so much, Sarah! 🌸🌷🍀

[Dkaye]

Thank you Sarah for your tutorial.  I am thoroughly enjoying hand quilting.  I hear your voice in my head, "sit nice and straight and quilt toward yourself", "rock the needle back and don"t push until you have the hill made with your thumb"! :)  I put some music on, right now it's Christmas tunes, and I find this quilting so relaxing.  I am quilting a set of placemats as my first ever hand quilting experience and I must say I am very pleased with the results.  Every once in a while I hit the play button to hear your instruction again.  Thank you again for giving me the confidence to do this.  Merry Christmas!

[victoriaev]

Wish there was a "Love" button. I LOVED your video! I love hand quilting and your mission to convert more this wonderful art form. Now, I've never used perle cotton but will now. Thank you! for this post

[graceelizabeths]

Thanks for the video. I too think hand quilting is a nicer look than machine quilting. I have not ever heard of using pearl cotton. I love this idea and will try it soon! I'm knitting socks right now.

[ruthiedavis]

I found this video in 2019 and am extremely grateful to have found it. It is now in my favorite site. Now I feel that I will be able to hand quilt. Thank you for the time and effort you put into teaching those of us who have been afraid to try this.

[kimberlyhaney]

Making the hill has so improved my stitches! Thank you ❤️