Hand Quilting With Large Stitches
 

I love all of the Japanese style quilts with the large stitch quilting. I'd also like to see that technique used in other style of quilts too. EG: colorful kids' quilts, artsy quilts, etc. Anyone ever done this? What materials, thread, tools do you use?

~ Cindy

Here's something from "the google" to get you started

large stitch quilting

large stitch hand quilting

Might be some repeats on these links. Will await our members' responses with you.

Google sashiko and you'll find lots of information.

I have taken a look a Sashiko, but I'm thinking of using some of those techniques in another context.
~ Cindy

I have recently noticed this and am thinking about doing some of it on a child's quilt. I think I will use a contrasting thread and maybe double it rather than just single thread I use when I hand quilt.

I think it's called 'big stitch' or 'utility quilting'. If you search either one of those terms here or on google, there are lots of examples.

It reminds me of my first quilting projects as a kid. But I like the "new" look. With my hands going to sleep often this might be an answer to use on a few UFO that I keep passing up. My 3 quilter Gma's would have a fit if they could see this. LOL

I've been thinking about doing this, too, but I'm always afraid I'll start and get tired of it and then the project will never get finished...

I think large stitch quilting would look great on a primitive type quilt. I am going to make a quilt in darker country colors with primitive applique on it and I think I will try the big stitch quilting on it using thicker thread. Thanks for the idea! :thumbup:

I agree...me too. Maybe we should start with potholders...LOL.
~ C