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02-18-2011, 02:07 PM

Panther Creek Quilting

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This is my first hand quilting attempt and I am loving it. Doing the big stitch method, giving it a primitive look. The fabrics are posting much brighter than they are. Actual colors are more like a slate blue, brick red and cream.

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02-18-2011, 02:09 PM

B. Louise

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Very pretty. You can be pleased with your even stitches.

02-18-2011, 02:09 PM

stacey65

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Very nice job...

02-18-2011, 02:10 PM

carolaug

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Wow...wonderful job!

02-18-2011, 02:11 PM

sewwhat85

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very nice great job

02-18-2011, 02:12 PM

CloverPatch

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

02-18-2011, 02:12 PM

fabric_fancy

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i love big stitch handquilting, its the only handquilting i do everything else is done by machine

02-18-2011, 02:12 PM

Jill

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Looks great, such nice even stitches.

02-18-2011, 02:13 PM

susie0808

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I think this looks beautiful! I like it when hand stitching ages a quilt. Love to see it when completed.

02-18-2011, 02:15 PM

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Jan in VA

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Quote:

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