?? on Big Stitch / Utility Stitch hand quilting
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There needs to be space between stitches to keep them flexible. Hand quilting like normal even with a big needle and bigger thread will result in rigid stitches. I do a running stitch using size 12 thread. I love Superior Sew Sassy thread for big stitch by hand or machine.
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]560787[/ATTACH] This is the front of the top and back of the border of the quilt that I'm working on. I like to do Sashiko so I used that to practice getting even stitches and to develop a bit of "muscle memory" before I started working on this.
I'm using #10 variegated crochet cotton and either a long Tulip Sashiko needle or a Dritz #7 quilt basting needle (a darner, really.)
My stitches aren't perfect, but for the most part, they're pretty even and I'm happy with them. Even though I don't have any experience with regular tiny hand quilting, I do think it would be pretty difficult to make smaller stitches with the size needle and thread that I use.
But then, what do I know??
I'm using #10 variegated crochet cotton and either a long Tulip Sashiko needle or a Dritz #7 quilt basting needle (a darner, really.)
My stitches aren't perfect, but for the most part, they're pretty even and I'm happy with them. Even though I don't have any experience with regular tiny hand quilting, I do think it would be pretty difficult to make smaller stitches with the size needle and thread that I use.
But then, what do I know??
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Thanks all for the hint that the stitches could be larger simply using the larger needle/thread. Obviously, not something that had even occured to me. I did pick up a multi-pack of 'big stitch' needles at my LQS the other day but still have to pick up thread. What I have seen recommended most is #8 perle cotton - which is what was recommended by my LQS. They did not have any in their shop and until this AM I had not decided what colors I wanted to use. I'll be out and about over the next few days to pick up the thread and hopefully the tiger tape in case the larger needle/thread doesn't get me to where I want to be. Kind of looking forward to the challenge.
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Not trying to put a damper on things, but just read on another thread that bigger stitches are not good for a baby quilt as tiny toes can get caught in the stitches and do bad things. Might be wise to do a little research in that area before you put in all that work. Sorry.
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Not trying to put a damper on things, but just read on another thread that bigger stitches are not good for a baby quilt as tiny toes can get caught in the stitches and do bad things. Might be wise to do a little research in that area before you put in all that work. Sorry.
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