Big stitch hand quilting
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Big stitch hand quilting
What is it? I have seen several references here on the Board, but I can't find anything specific. Is it just taking big stitches versus trying for tiny ones? Do you use a different type of thread? Different needle? Inquiring minds want to know! At least, my mind wants to know!
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The way I understand BiG Stitch is to use emboidery floss and make larger stitches but they have to be perfectly even. It gives a primitive kind of look. I beleive it is more decorative than meant to hold the layers together.
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Perle cotton, size 8 or 12, works better than embroidery floss. Stitches are usually about 1/8" on the front and 1/4" on the back. It's fast, easy, looks great on many things and has no problems holding the layers together. It's also called the utility stitch. It has a great old fashioned look to it. All kinds of info available online.
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It is easy; I did this one last fall. I used Pearle Cotton #8 (red), also I used a hoop.
Also some links that I found when I was 'researching':
http://mollyflanders.blogspot.com/20...-tutorial.html
http://chasingcottons.blogspot.com/2...-quilting.html
Also some links that I found when I was 'researching':
http://mollyflanders.blogspot.com/20...-tutorial.html
http://chasingcottons.blogspot.com/2...-quilting.html
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