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Old 04-26-2017, 10:38 AM
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Is the company in NV Red Rock Threads? I have ordered from them and been happy with their service and prices. At the time I didn't know Aurifil made a 12 wt and ordered Valdani . I will give the Aurifil a try.
Yes, it is Red Rock Threads.
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Old 04-26-2017, 10:49 AM
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I like Sarah Fielke's way of teaching the big stitch quilting. I have one to do that way.
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Old 04-26-2017, 11:45 AM
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I really should try this method. Faintly Artistic I think your mug rug is pretty. Big, easy and quick are all appealing to me. I'm going to check out your Etsy store too for needles.

Genden- I like the crosses, something different and neat.
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Old 04-26-2017, 02:00 PM
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Many years ago (from Billie Lauder) I did a couple of wall quilts big stitch. I loved how the thread truly became part of the design, but could never figure out how to start and stop neatly
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Old 04-26-2017, 02:29 PM
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I "bury the knot" just like in small stitch quilting. Believe it or not, those fat knots will pop into the fabric though it might take a little extra care. When I do straight line quilting across a piece, I just make sure it is long enough to go from end to end and the tails get sewn into the binding. If the piece is big, I start in the middle and only stitch with half the thread, then turn it and stitch the other half. Saves tangling and wear and tear on the thread.
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Old 04-26-2017, 02:38 PM
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Jan, would you be able to post some close ups of your quilting? Would love to see some😊
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Old 04-26-2017, 05:17 PM
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I am thinking about it but haven't done it yet.
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Old 04-27-2017, 04:37 AM
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Let's put it this way - almost...no, not almost...ALL my hand quilting is "big stitch". Never been able to master the 10 to 12 stitches per inch. I do whatever suits my fancy - straight lines, echo, meandering or following a drawn on pattern. It's the only way I roll.
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I've never even heard of this. Does anyone know of a video where I could watch it. I'm thinking it might be something I'd like to try, calming and restful to do I would imagine.
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Jo Glover, Sarah Fielke, Wendy Gratz all have YouTube videos. I'm sure there are more.
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