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02-18-2011, 02:18 PM

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tutty

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Originally Posted by Jan in VA

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Originally Posted by CloverPatch

What are you using for thread? For that primitive look of bigger stiches I always use Candle Wicking yarn, curious what you use.

Yes, I was wondering the same thing.

I use lots of different things including 10 wt. crochet thread, $5 from Walmart for a HUGE ball, with which I've just finished quilting a candlewicked quilt for a customer.

Your stitches look nice and even, which is the goal to strive for. It'll be so pretty!!

Jan in VA

Hi can you show a pic of your candlewicked quilt pretty please ?!

02-18-2011, 02:19 PM

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tutty

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I love the large stitch look but sure it must be done on specific type quilts ?

02-18-2011, 02:19 PM

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magpie

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It sure complements your pattern beautifully. Nice job.

02-18-2011, 02:20 PM

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debbieumphress

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For some reason, when I use that big stitch my friends call it a Utility stitch. Works great on bigger blocks. Yours is wonderful.

02-18-2011, 02:22 PM

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CloverPatch

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Originally Posted by Jan in VA

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Originally Posted by CloverPatch

What are you using for thread? For that primitive look of bigger stiches I always use Candle Wicking yarn, curious what you use.

I am having a hard tiime finding Candlewicking yarn. I had a big stash, that was passed down, in several colors. I havn't been using it much, since it is hard to find.