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12-10-2011, 06:02 PM

#21

teddysmom

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Originally Posted by Jan in VA

I have used a "large stitch" in my quilts for years and love the look when a contrasting color thread is used.

I use Sulky 12 wt. cotton threads (they also have beautiful blended colors), #8 or #12 perle cotton balls, and even #10 crochet thread.
The needle I prefer is a Richard Hemming large-eye between in a 7, 8, or 9 size.
I quilt in my lap with a 14" round hoop and my stitches are about 5 to the inch (counted only on the front).

I love hand quilting, especially in the winter when I can curl up in the quilt as I work!

Jan in VA

Thanks, Jan,for all the info. Think I'll try it on my next quilt!

12-10-2011, 06:40 PM

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tutty

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cannot watch video on easymade ??

12-10-2011, 07:26 PM

#23

hperttula123

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If I were to hand quilt...that would be the way I would do it.

12-11-2011, 04:48 AM

#24

nanacarolyn

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A friend of mine has a machine that does long stitching but can't think of the name of it it looked like hand sewing quite neet.I wouldn't put that much money in it tho. Have a blessed day

12-11-2011, 05:14 AM

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MaryKatherine

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Is it similar to Shashito? The stitches are deliberate and meant to show.
MaryKatherine

12-11-2011, 06:01 AM

#26

dusty222

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Here's a picture of a quilt I made using ("the big stitch"). Hope the picture posts as I've been having trouble doing it with this new board. [ATTACH=CONFIG]294727[/ATTACH]

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12-11-2011, 06:39 AM

#27

gramarraine

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I have done big stitch quilting on pre-printed baby quilt panels. I just follow the outline of the object in the panel (if it had a teddy bear on it outline the teddy bear for example). They turn out really cute and are fun to do on a pre-printed panel. They work up much faster than regular hand quilting and are great for charity quilts. I have used pearl cotton and a large needle. I haven't tried embroidery floss but imagine it would work well also.

12-11-2011, 06:46 AM

#28

barney

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I use it in conjunction with stitch in the ditch by machine. The combination works well, especially on baby quilts but I have used it on tablerunners too. I have used yarn and pearl cotton.

12-11-2011, 08:54 AM

#29

karate lady

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thanks all for the info and pictures. this look is just the thing I will try. I love old fashioned quilts. Simple and colorful. Will check out all the sites suggested.