This week I pin basted a quilt top to start hand quilting using a big stitch. This is my first attempt at the larger stitches and thicker thread, and I am really enjoying it so far. It goes much faster and I have already finished the first block. I am quilting 1/4" (or so!) from the seam lines. It's the lazy quilter way to avoid marking lines :)
The hardest part is getting the stitch length to be consistent. See those big red stitches?!? I am okay with that, because I am just learning. I probably should be using a colour that melts into the background, but that's not as much fun!I hope you can join in with the slow sunday stitching party today and put in a few fun stitches. Link up your blog post below and share what your hand work project is for today.
what a lovely quilt love the hand quilting and as you say using bigger stitched it seems to be done in no time at all
ReplyDeleteI agree big stitching is so much fun. I think your stitches look wonderful! It is an adjustment to try and do bigger stitches. Just remember it is those slightly imperfect stitches that make the finished project so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love to see the big stitching on a quilt! Yours looks great! :0)
ReplyDeleteI love the warm rich colors in this quilt..perfect for autumn quilting! :)
ReplyDeletePretty fabrics in this block. The big stitch is fun. You are doing just fine on your stitches already. They will only get better. What type thread are you using? I once used pearl cotton, but can't remember what size.
ReplyDeleteIt is a perfect quilt for BIG stitching. Your stitches are very consistent for a "beginner". It's beautiful Kathy. Enjoy your Sunday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block! Your stitches are very nice and regular... not so big! Thanks for the Sunday party!
ReplyDeleteThe big stitches with the contrasting coloured thread are perfect for this quil! Have fun stitching today.
ReplyDeleteLove the contrast with the thread color you have chosen. It looks like a thicker thread than usual too. Enjoy your big stitches.
ReplyDeleteLove your big stitchin'!! Mine are bigger even yet...I hope you are enjoying it, Kathy!
ReplyDeletealmost back home from our trip and getting into the quilting mood again
ReplyDeleteMy big stitches are bigger and more uneven than yours! Have fun.
ReplyDeleteI love your prints in this -- how pretty!! Your stitches look great, too! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I think the red threads pulls it all together! :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic from where I'm sitting!
ReplyDeleteI love big stitching! Well, I'm not good at tiny stitching, a caveat, lol!
ReplyDeleteI haven't done the Big Stitch in quite a while. I need to give some thought to doing it again.
ReplyDeleteI love those big red stitches. My mother is in her eighties and only started quilting a few years ago. She uses a fairly large needle and embroidery floss to complete her quilting. It always looks great.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. Those red stitches look great. Enjoy your slow stitching today.
ReplyDeleteConsistent stitch size--that is my problem with big stitch. So I tell myself I am trying to make it look "prim". : )
ReplyDeleteOh Kathy...I love the star you're featuring...the fabrics are awesome. I love the large stitch hand quilting, too. No need for perfection...even the Navajo Indians would weave a deliberate "mistake" into their rugs because no one could be perfect except the creator. I can't wait to see this one finished.
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Love your stitches as always. Love how you stitched the inside of the star - I must remember that for a future quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove the way the big stitch quilting is looking! You have given me an idea for quilting my Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt. Although the quilting is still a loooong way off!
ReplyDeleteLove the big stitching. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of the big, chunky quilting stitches. It also goes much faster with them. Enjoy you slow stitching!
ReplyDeleteI really like your big stitch quilting on this quilt! It is looking wonderful!
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