What type of quilt is suitable for big stitch quilting?
 

Everything I read says big stitch quilting looks good on the appropriate quilt. But what is an appropriate quilt type or style for big stitch?

Personally, I think you can use big stitching on any quilt. I hand quilt quite a bit and sadly, I can't make those small tiny stitches in any consistent manner.

Honestly... there aren't hard and fast rules. Thankfully. :D

I agree with Hill Country Gal. I did big stitching on a double pinwheel baby quilt and it turned out really cute. I'm quilting a queen size now with "small" stitches. Mine aren't so tiny anymore, either!

I associate big stitch quilting with a more casual, fun or 'primitive' quilt as opposed to a more formal design with traditional, elaborate quilting motifs. More elaborate/complex quilting designs require smaller stitches in order for the detail of the design to be seen.

I also have always associated it with primitive quilts but I saw one of our church members do a big stitch on a baby quilt and it was cute!

I saw a youtube video on big-stitch quilting from an Australian quilter and she explained it quite well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DXN5Ger_jo

I suppose it depends on the size of your stitch. I use big stitch because it allows my arthritic hands to use a larger needle and a bit bulkier thread and about 5 stitches to the inch instead of the 9-12 stitches of regular heirloom/museum quality/fine handquilting.
I would use it on anything, and do not actually make what I would call "casual" or "primitive" quilts. It does seem to work particularly well on quilts made with reproduction fabrics -- thirties or mid-1800s -- maybe because the assumption is that they were "utility" quilts in that time period. We all know, though, that that wasn't necessarily true!

Jan in VA

I watched video (skipped Ad) I found it very useful!

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I have seen it done on all types and looks of quilts, it seems to be a growing thing right now. Have fun.