How Do You Hand Quilt With Embroidery Floss?
A quilt must be quilted to be completed. This can be accomplished a number of ways. You can do the actual quilting process by machine or by hand. If you choose to do handwork the type of thread you choose to use will dictate the approach you will take to the process. One method that is not used very often but gives a very nice look to the piece is to use embroidery floss for the thread. This requires some special techniques for good results. Make sure your quilt top, back and batting are well basted and marked for quilting. It is a good idea to keep the pattern fairly simple or the motifs large. The floss does not lay well if you try to quilt it into too small of a motif. Either hoop your quilt or use a standing frame to stretch you quilt for quilting. If you choose to use a hoop make sure it is a good quality quilting hoop and not an embroidery hoop. Be sure the quilt is in the hoop or frame smooth and without any fold overs. Keep the tension of the quilt fairly loose for best results
