Big Stitch Quilting

Learn how to do big stitch quilting - a really fun and easy hand quilting technique that gives loads of texture to your quilt. There's a companion blog post at www.shinyhappyworld.com/2016/0... that has links to the tools and supplies shown, as well as a link to the free Controlled Chaos quilt pattern that you see me working on here.

[@Gambrellgirl]

Can I say your video was a joy! You get right to it. Most videos take 25 minutes to get to the actual sewing. I’m bored long before that! Thank u!!

[@lindaorr2694]

This is a beautiful quilt and you are a wonderful relaxed down-to-earth teacher. I like to watch your videos before I start each day to remember to be calm and enjoy the process. Thank you for showing us the joy of quilting! 🙏🏻

[@tedipatterson6968]

Finally, a video that shows the underside of the needle working! Thank you!

[@lucypumkinjack2984]

I began hand quilting with no real guidance, meaning that I didn't know what I was doing. This is how I do my traditional quilting, only with smaller stitches.

[@sonsandgrandsons]

Love your method and the final look of this long stitch quilting. Kudos to you!!!!

[@angelicak0777]

The thing I love about your videos is your relaxed attitude!!! I am VERY new to sewing/hand quilting (I have hand pieced half the blocks of the quilt I am working on, which is my first) and as I am reading/watching tutorials, I have been feeling discouraged due to such heavy emphasis on PERFECT technique and finished product. After watching this I feel like it's ok to have uneven stitching or slightly crooked lines, as long as I am learning and enjoying the process. Thank you!!

[@valerieroling8035]

This video was extremely helpful. Please know that you are by far the best instructor for big stitch quilting. I have a nice Sulky 12wt thread selection and can't wait to get started on my quilt top. Also, love the project you are working on....I can truly see why your world is A Shiny Happy World. Thank you Wendi!

[@viloveland5724]

I've been wanting to try big stitch quilting for a while now and judging by this video and the comments below, I chose the right person to learn from..Thank you for sharing your "big stitch" expertise.

[@karenmck]

as a beginner this method looks a lot simpler than the regular quilting stich (as in your 1st video). This way looks a lot more relaxing. Thank you.

[@user-gl1lk6jd5f]

You make it look so easy, beautiful 💖💖💖

[@marietteforget7804]

Hi Wendi and thanks a lot for your generous tutorials. I’m sure that one day, I will make something with big stitches. 😎🌸

[@Sweetest_of_Seven]

Oh I am so excited about finding this video! I finished a bow tie quilt top for my son and his wife over a year ago and was wanting to hand quilt it but couldn’t find exactly what I wanted it to look like finished… THIS IS IT!!! Thank you for being such a thorough instructor… I’m not guessing anything about the process! Smiles, Danese 😊

[@mpinneau1]

Thank you for your comment "I like to go slow ... and enjoy the process." What a refreshing attitude to introduce into my busy busy life.

[@deborahtaylor7902]

so helpful-- I have a quilt I made years ago but never did the needle part...this looks perfect for me and so easy...

[@ritameditz7342]

Your tutorials Wendi are so good. You a wonderful ability to make techniques simpler and easier to follow. I am a BIG fan!!

[@NatJ4reform]

Thank you soon much for sharing this technique on KZbin, I keep coming back here time after time, mostly to look at your lovely quilt :)

[@0JReynolds]

I love this technique that you are teaching us.

[@iaciflanders6608]

What a great video! I’ve been trying BIG quilting for a while, but didn’t enjoy it. All other videos I’d watched had me loading the needle before pulling through which was even worse than traditional. I used to quilt (traditional) until my fingers began getting too sore. Your stab method is fantastic! I BIG quilted with your method last night for three hours. No sore fingers! Can’t wait to get back to my project. Thank you!!!

[@ericmel99]

I have a billion sulky thread spools. You have inspired me. Love this tutorial ❤️

[@clementineosullivan3715]

Clearly you posted this a while ago but as I prepare to hand quilt for the first time, your series of three videos have been so inspiring and confidence building. Thank you Wendi!