Stitch size
#1
Hi all,
I've noticed that in crazy quilting the stitches are varied & elaborate - would it be possible to use a larger running stitch to quilt with? I know that would mean that my stitches would show, & it's not usually the way things are done, but I'm not one for sticking to the rules lol, unless there's a specific technical reason. Kata Golda did it with hand-stitched felt, so I figured why not quilting? This way I could get started by hand & I may be able to do some stitching with my eyes closed just like I do with my knitting. It'll all be imperfect, but isn't that half the fun of handmade crafts? What do you think?
Shaz
I've noticed that in crazy quilting the stitches are varied & elaborate - would it be possible to use a larger running stitch to quilt with? I know that would mean that my stitches would show, & it's not usually the way things are done, but I'm not one for sticking to the rules lol, unless there's a specific technical reason. Kata Golda did it with hand-stitched felt, so I figured why not quilting? This way I could get started by hand & I may be able to do some stitching with my eyes closed just like I do with my knitting. It'll all be imperfect, but isn't that half the fun of handmade crafts? What do you think?
Shaz
#2
I have used longer stitches in some of my quilts with no bad results. An friend of mine has hand problems and always uses a longer stitch. She says it is her utility stitch. I especially like a longer stitch if I am using a specialty thread. (Metalic, shiny, or contrasting color) My theory is "my quilt, my rules". :lol:
#10
They - whoever quilts the quilts you buy in the stores uses a long quilting stitch to quilt the ready made quilts and I have heard a lot of complaints about them coming unquilted. If you want to do it on your quilts, feel free, you can make your own rules.
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