hand quilting
Sewn fabric layers
Hand quilting is the traditional method of stitching together the layers of a quilt—top, batting, and backing—using a needle and thread rather than a sewing machine.
The technique produces a distinctive texture of small, even stitches that create patterns or follow the design of the fabric.
Hand quilting remains valued for its craftsmanship and the subtle, softer appearance it gives compared to machine quilting: She spent months hand quilting her grandmother's pattern.
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- stitchesThread fastening wounds
- fabricWoven or knit material
needle and thread · patchwork · log cabin · batting · hoop · sewing circle · cotton · running stitch · piecing · binding · seams · fingers · texture · layers · pattern · calico · muslin · knot
- handcraftssewing, knitting, weaving, pottery, embroidery
- quilt showsentries, judging, ribbons, awards, first place