I heard "doesn't have to be perfect", "the more irregular the better" and "works up really quickly" and thought- THIS IS FOR ME! Going to try this on my next quilt!
@wendywilson17362 жыл бұрын
It IS fun, and addictive. Just use a thread that isn't too thick. I use #8, sometimes #10. I have used #5 on my grandson's quilt, but that is a little harder to pull through. Relax, put on music or maybe an audio book, and stitch away.😊
@wendywilson17362 жыл бұрын
I started Big stitch quilting about 10 yrs ago. I am hooked! I use size 8 crochet thread, in coordinating colors to my quilt, and I also use curvy lines, stitching along with music It is fast, relaxing, and has the casual look that I love.
@sheilahope7007 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Now I know how to stop and start! I love it when we can always learn new techniques 😂
@tedipatterson69684 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. How refreshing that stitches don't have to be even. I really like how you start and end your stitching, too.
@juanitarogowski16294 күн бұрын
Love it! Thank you
@nildamager16494 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial. I will try on my next quilt
@QuiltShowNews2 ай бұрын
You will love it!
@marionbartley214 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, you made the stitching seem simplified. And easy to do I think I will give this a try. Maybe on a small wall hanging at first.
@teresacraig31665 жыл бұрын
i absolutly love this method! i have learn so much from you and Im not a new quilter.show me more im hungry for knowledge. Thank you so very much.
@user-eq9nh9sl8k5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for idea of drawing free hand. I hand quilt because it looks homey. I wanted a little more interest. Just happens my baby quilt looks almost like your pattern. Caught my eye. Big stitch are faster. I did a queen in a week, started baby quilt yesterday. If it wasn't for thanks giving it would be done by Friday. Lol
@wandaaverill7744 Жыл бұрын
Great seeing you! Love the video! I'll recommend it to my quilt guild. Love to you, your sisters and mom. Wanda A
@nancywilson990 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your help. I would never have tried hand stitching because my stitching is not uniform or small!
@jeannemohr7763 жыл бұрын
I have been struggling with knots and tangled thread, so I am very excited to try you no-knot technique. Now for the tangles. I am using a doubled 12 weight thread, and it knots like crazy. I have ordered some bees wax, hoping it will help. I love that big stitch look, and can't wait to see my first completed project.
@TheatreAbsolute3 жыл бұрын
Hi don't know if it helps but its just a single strand (ie no double) to use so no/relatively little knotting...the thread weight will still show up well. Can use perle threads 5 & 8 too. Julia
@QuiltShowNews3 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@MrLaura19645 жыл бұрын
I used size 10 cotton, mainly because I had some left after a tatting project. And I was broke, so I couldn't buy a marking tool. I used a sliver of soap to mark on a darker quilt.
@rebeccadees23003 жыл бұрын
Really like this way of hand quilting.... thanks for sharing.
@pattysherwood70912 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I found your video. I just made a rail fence quilt top in the same colors as your quilt. I also just hand quilted for the first time another quilt “in the ditch.” I’m ready to try your pretty curvy quilt lines on my rail fence! Thank you for your video.
@QuiltShowNews2 жыл бұрын
You are going to love big stitch as a way to finish quilts
@pattysherwood70912 жыл бұрын
@@QuiltShowNews you are right!
@hazelem12662 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. I watched it about a year ago as a very new quilter. I am now going to start with the quilting on my large hand sewn quilt so I came looking for it. I hope it turns out as good as your quilt.
@QuiltShowNews2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! So glad you came back!
@a7skyangel Жыл бұрын
I use #10 crochet thread, it shows up good and easy to use
@SharonCarbine4 жыл бұрын
Fabulous and helpful tips. Thank you, Deborah!
@gtyyup2 жыл бұрын
GREAT tutorial...thank you! I'm quilting some smaller pieces and the hoop was just not working...this is PERFECT!!!!
@QuiltShowNews2 жыл бұрын
So glad you like the video!
@leebryson21923 жыл бұрын
So helpful. Thank you!!
@creativecompanion4 жыл бұрын
Was watching at 6:17 and said, to myself, “wow, NOT, KNOT.” Funny hubby echoed, “Who’s there?”
@creativecompanion4 жыл бұрын
Learned so much from this! Thx!
@jacquelinemanzano93286 жыл бұрын
Great technique, Thanks.
@carolynhenderson93455 жыл бұрын
I truly loved this tutorial. I am having trouble getting my stitches to work with me since I am left handed. Please let me know if there are some tips on using Big Stitch for little squares Thanks again...
@conniesmith99892 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thank you for sharing. Interesting and awesome.
@QuiltShowNews2 жыл бұрын
So glad you like it. Give Big Stitch a try!
@deborahetrick47246 жыл бұрын
I am trying this on a baby quilt. Also looking forward to the retreat in January!
@teddynabisenke2205 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Thank youuuu
@cynthiaesquibel31917 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I'm brand new to quilting, so I've been watching as many tutorials as I can to familiarize myself with quilting from beginning to end. I don't have access to a quilting machine, nor the money to pay for someone else to do it for me. I'm getting ready to make my first quilt and I'm preparing myself to do the quilting by hand. I know it will take time, but isn't that what Autumn evenings are for? You have made this very easy to follow, and given me the confidence to say "Yes! I can do this, too!" Thank you for giving me the encouragement and confidence I was lacking! (Btw, that pink quilt you have is absolutely gorgeous! The backing material was just amazing! Usually pink quilts are very pastel, I loved this one!) Thanks again!
@QuiltShowNews6 жыл бұрын
I am so excited that you are brand new to quilting. It really has become my greatest creative outlet, and so much more! You can absolutely do this!
@bella-bee Жыл бұрын
Using a hoop only half filled is nice near the edge of a quilt. I mean the edge of the quilt lies across the equator of the hoop
@kristyorr34415 жыл бұрын
This is my first time doing the quilting by hand (I've previously had someone do them on a machine). I have no idea how much pearl cotton to purchase for a queen size quilt- any ideas? Looks like 1 spool has 87 yards. Is that enough, or should I get several spools?
@ednalunatalamo70355 жыл бұрын
absolutely am going to do this in my double size quilt.... thanks for the info.....:) it's a big help
@bernielove496 жыл бұрын
I will definitely try this thanks for sharing
@claudettemonty40773 жыл бұрын
Will be fun to see how you do your stitching gun to baste!
@sonyasmithart90853 жыл бұрын
Zi am glad to know that hand guilting dosent have to be perfect all these years I was trying to be finally you you let’s just have fun quilting came along and confirmed I didn’t have to be
@QuiltShowNews3 жыл бұрын
I know a lot of quilters shy away from hand quilting because they think it needs to be tiny and perfect. Just not true. We each have our own stitch style. And your family loves your style!
@vwatts87386 жыл бұрын
💕💕💕💕!!! Definitely going to do this! Thank you!
@QuiltShowNews6 жыл бұрын
Great! Would love to see pictures of what you make!
@71367490703 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
@dianeolson84493 жыл бұрын
Also good for those of us whose eyesight and dexterity are not what they used to be!
@r64jaqaseem5 жыл бұрын
Is there a particular type of batting to use with hand quilting. I made my first quilt and it’s big and I want to do it with hand.
@margaretshingles2887 Жыл бұрын
It’s available, but don’t know the brand name. Can you help me with this?
@jobice74722 ай бұрын
Do you ever use water soluble pens for marking? Great video.
@QuiltShowNewsАй бұрын
Sometimes. I prefer the AirErase pens by Sewline but occasionally use a water soluble marker.
@marceecousins85162 жыл бұрын
Wondering how you'd quilt a jelly roll quilt?
@anjumsiddiqi30333 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I am doing hand quilting with out a frame/ hoop but I was confused with the needle and thread! I now know what thread but what size needle should I use?
@QuiltShowNews3 жыл бұрын
Use a needle that has a large eye and a sharp point. Darning needles may not work because they often have a blunt point.
@pinksky38106 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! This was so helpful!!!
@pjmolina75 Жыл бұрын
How close should the lines be? I’ve only quilted once, 43 years ago. 😬
@karensorenson49255 ай бұрын
What size needle do you use? Thank you, Karen Sorenson
@QuiltShowNews5 ай бұрын
I use many different needles. They need to have a large eye to thread, and a sharp point.
@katherinescrivner1426 жыл бұрын
I've been trying this method on a quilt using pearl cotton #12 and having a hard time getting the needle through all three layers of the quilt sandwich... any tips?? Thanks for the video!!
@QuiltShowNews5 жыл бұрын
I would first try a needle with a smaller eye, if possible. If that doesn't do the trick, try 3 strands of embroidery floss to give you a smaller thickness to pull through your quilt.
@vickiebell97987 жыл бұрын
do you have to make sure the batting and the backing is 3-5 inches larger than the quilt top like you do if you are quilting on a machine?
@QuiltShowNews6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. You prepare your quilt sandwich exactly the way you would if you were going to quilt by machine.
@sabrinazarogoza86865 жыл бұрын
If you are quilting without a hoop or frame, why do you need all the excess backing and batting? Isn't it just cut away before the quilt is bound? Just curious. This is something I haven't found much info on.
@belenfry34434 жыл бұрын
@@sabrinazarogoza8686 the fabric draws up on itself as you quilt. The excess covers the shrinkage.
@annemaguire6575 жыл бұрын
Awww, why is this video unavailable? :(
@vickithompson71855 жыл бұрын
What size needle did you use?
@QuiltShowNews5 жыл бұрын
I try several different types of needles. You need a needle with a large eye AND a sharp point. If your thread with go through the eye, then it's large enough.
@bethadamik80146 жыл бұрын
Have you incorporated both traditional and big stitch in a quilt? If so did you like it?
@QuiltShowNews6 жыл бұрын
I have not yet mixed traditional and big stitch. If you try it, I'd love to see it!