What type of quilt is suitable for big stitch quilting?
08-21-2015, 06:39 PM
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Personally, I think you can use big stitching on any quilt. I hand quilt quite a bit and sadly, I can't make those small tiny stitches in any consistent manner.
Honestly... there aren't hard and fast rules. Thankfully.
Honestly... there aren't hard and fast rules. Thankfully.
08-21-2015, 07:20 PM
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I associate big stitch quilting with a more casual, fun or 'primitive' quilt as opposed to a more formal design with traditional, elaborate quilting motifs. More elaborate/complex quilting designs require smaller stitches in order for the detail of the design to be seen.
08-22-2015, 09:59 AM
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I saw a youtube video on big-stitch quilting from an Australian quilter and she explained it quite well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DXN5Ger_jo
08-24-2015, 01:29 AM
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I suppose it depends on the size of your stitch. I use big stitch because it allows my arthritic hands to use a larger needle and a bit bulkier thread and about 5 stitches to the inch instead of the 9-12 stitches of regular heirloom/museum quality/fine handquilting.
I would use it on anything, and do not actually make what I would call "casual" or "primitive" quilts. It does seem to work particularly well on quilts made with reproduction fabrics -- thirties or mid-1800s -- maybe because the assumption is that they were "utility" quilts in that time period. We all know, though, that that wasn't necessarily true!
Jan in VA
I would use it on anything, and do not actually make what I would call "casual" or "primitive" quilts. It does seem to work particularly well on quilts made with reproduction fabrics -- thirties or mid-1800s -- maybe because the assumption is that they were "utility" quilts in that time period. We all know, though, that that wasn't necessarily true!
Jan in VA
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