Old 09-23-2011, 03:21 PM
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Quiltmaniac2010
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Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
Originally Posted by Holice
it is the quality of the stitch that judges often look at and not the quantity.
A larger but even stitch, penetrating into the back in an even way (not the same size) might overshadow the fine close stitches that don't have quality on the back.
I'm so glad to hear that. I've been doing some hand quilting recently and my stitches are anything but small. I decided not to worry about size and just try to make them even. These are quilt as you go blocks. Hopefully by the last block I'll have it mastered.
My Grandmother taught me that what you are doing is the right way, not worrying about size, just making them even. The smaller stitches will come once you master the even stitches.
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