Originally Posted by
Hinterland
I've never done big stitch, but wouldn't a bigger needle and thicker thread automatically make your stitches bigger?
This is exactly what I was thinking. Traditionally, big stitch quilting is done with much heavier thread, like 12 wt. I think just hand quilting like you normally due only with the bigger needle and thread, it will come naturally. But like Janet, I've never done it so can't say.