patcummings

Counting stitches is an archaic practice. As a quilt professional who has done a lot of hand quilting, I don't pay attention to such non-issues. There is no standard and everyone you ask will probably offer a different answer.

As a quilt judge, I look for nicely-spaced, even stitches that are not crooked.

We may marvel at the very tiny stitches of some of the antique quilts we see but also consider the fact that the battings that were used were often VERY thin. I hope this remark sheds some light on the subject.