There was another discussion on Big Stitch quilting, this is the first one I've been working on and I love it! So relaxing, quick and forgiving!! Thanks for looking .
Ruth

I really like the look of the bigger stitches :mrgreen: Thank you for sharing more with us :thumbup:

I defintely have to do this!, it just "makes" this quilt and I cannot seem to get the hang of hand quilting with the small stitches. Beautiful job.

The big stitches achieved a lot of motion that normal quilting would not have done. I like the nautical theme. How did you make the lighthouses?

I will definately have a go at this looks great :)

they may be bold but are even whereas I can't do that bit!

I absolutely LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing. I think those big stitches are really cool and plan to do some :)

Susy, this is good practice for you in case you ever want to try hand quilting. :thumbup:

The lighthouses are batik panels I bought at the Lancaster Quilt Show this year!
Thanks for the kind words!

They were a good choice.

It looks absolutely perfect for that quilt. Great job!

Ooo...I like it! I always said it's the quilting that makes the quilt...that quilting is beautiful! Might have to try that!

Beautiful big stitches. Adds a whole new decorative element to the quilt! Nice!

love it ,

Wonderful job! love the look of the bigger stitches.

Looks great. The bigger stitches add so much more to the design than the tiny ones would have.

I love that look. The quilting stands out so well. Great job and thanks for sharing.

Looks beautiful!!

Love them! What size thread do you use for that???

I really like this effect. Should be relaxing to do also.

Beautiful

your quilting really brought together all the colors of the sea in the batiks and gave the illusion of waves. NICE WORK!

Just used Perle cotton!

Perle cotton as in the embroidery kind? :) What kind of needle? I really like the look of this!

Now that looks great, and so good on that quilt. It's something I would enjoy I think.

Neat. Will have to try this!

Yes just regular embroidery perle cotton, and an embroidery needle, probably could use a smaller needle if not working with batiks.
Thanks so much everyone.

Oh...how cute is that! Need to try out this technique.

My husband gives your quilt a huge thumbs up!! :thumbup: He loves anything to do with the ocean. Great job, the big stitches give your quilt a feeling of movement.

I really like that a lot!! It could be really pronounced, or really subtle, and I like the effect altogether!!! Great job!!!

I really like this look. Did you draw your quilt lines on first? And what type of thread did you use? Are you using a frame or a hoop? Inquiring minds want to know so we can try it too.

very pretty!

I like it! It looks like a not-so-structured form of sashiko and it goes perfectly with your quilt.

Just gorgeous! You did a great job and I really like the big stitches, it's a fresh look! Thanks for sharing!
Kind Regards,
MaryAnna

like it - - - alot

Really works beautifully...love the patterns you have made. The lighthouses are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

I had a water stencil I used to start , then I got used to it and just freehanded the lines with a Fons and porter white mechanical pencil ( my favorite tool), I do not use a hoop or frame for any kind of hand work...used perle cotton!!!
Thanks for all the nice comments everyone!
Ruth

Love it...how did you come up with that design stitches? It was made exactly to go with your fabric pattern!

So...single strand embroidery floss?

Beautiful!

Thanks but No...it's single strand perle cotton!