Have you tried big stitch quilting?
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01-01-1970
#73
Barbara,
I have also done the big stitch quilting. I read about it in a magaazine years ago. Mine were done around 2000. I did this technique on several lap quilts. I did my stitching in black and I think it gives the quilt and old fashioned look.
I have also done the big stitch quilting. I read about it in a magaazine years ago. Mine were done around 2000. I did this technique on several lap quilts. I did my stitching in black and I think it gives the quilt and old fashioned look.
#75
I've been quilting 10 years and can you believe, I have yet to finish the quilt I made in my first class sessions. It's very rustic and not my type of quilt. Since I hand quilt, I felt very discouraged to think about the time it would take me to hand quilt a standard size quilt. One lady at the quilt shop says, "Why not quilt it with pearl cotton and do big stitches?" As a novice, that certainly made since BUT I have found it is taking me forever to hand quilt it this way. The main problem I have is that I can't get several stitches on my needle at a time. thus, I do one stitch at a time and unfortunately, I decided for the background to do a 1" grid throughout the entire quilt. Maybe someday I may have a great, great, great granddaughter who will want to finish the blasted thing. It's my never-ending WIP.
#76
I love the big stiches! I have seen a few quilts out there with the big stiches, and its really cool, just like your pillow! I am a hand quilter also, so when you can switch things up a little, its a good thing!Awesome job!
#77
Love that BIG STITCH! I searched the web for machine doing sashiko and discovered that Baby Lock has a brand-new entry on the market which does sashiko exclusively. I understand, however, it is extremely pricey....I think I'll wait 'til it becomes more affordable...on my "wish list" for now....(check it out on You Tube.)
#79
Love it - so fresh and vibrant. Yes there is a Tiger Tape for big stitches, although I found it a bit unwieldy on the fabric as the tape was rather stiff. Love the colour combinations you have used on this!
