tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post8631940414475150446..comments2024-03-14T08:39:05.548+00:00Comments on CHARM ABOUT YOU: big stitch hand quilting tipsLucy | Charm About Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14802874219199570853noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-61809067063804519842022-03-22T00:09:10.946+00:002022-03-22T00:09:10.946+00:00I am going to do a baby quilt, big stitch, becaus...I am going to do a baby quilt, big stitch, because of your encouragement! It's only 40x42 so I should be able to do it!HennyqPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11681937538448466403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-59401471392702436612018-02-26T11:37:15.497+00:002018-02-26T11:37:15.497+00:00That’s wonderful! It is a lot of fun and I really ...That’s wonderful! It is a lot of fun and I really like the texture it creates. Do let me know how you get on!Lucy | Charm About Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802874219199570853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-44550301872717632172018-02-17T13:45:57.021+00:002018-02-17T13:45:57.021+00:00I've been quilting since I was in high school,...I've been quilting since I was in high school, and I'm about to turn 60... hand-quilted all but one (had a gift quilt professionally done by machine because of time constraints). I've always used traditional heavy cotton quilting thread, but I can't wait to try this method! I think it's beautiful!! Thanks for the tutorial and thread information. pambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00849412920321412531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-37373856233468996512017-09-16T17:47:28.269+01:002017-09-16T17:47:28.269+01:00So 1/4 inch is considered big stitch?So 1/4 inch is considered big stitch?mikchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294674892656612613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-55752111039011192402017-01-24T10:50:26.655+00:002017-01-24T10:50:26.655+00:00 Could Tiger Tape can help with creating even stit... Could Tiger Tape can help with creating even stitches? I use it when hand piecing to help my 1/4 seams and stitch width.PokeyJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12012460972029965818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-38884038271536374012016-07-16T03:32:35.809+01:002016-07-16T03:32:35.809+01:00Wow! Can I say a BIG thank you? I loved finding ...Wow! Can I say a BIG thank you? I loved finding out at the end that the first picture was your first quilt! When I saw it I thought, "that is gorgeous and amazingly PERFECT...>I want to do it!" Thanks for all the tips...I'm heading to the store tomorrow to buy supplies. This all began this afternoon when I realized there was NO WAY I was going to be able to machine quilt what I want on my son's Doctor Who quilt. Thanks again for the inspiration!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05314598203266031342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-43947451680268255452016-05-14T17:57:09.269+01:002016-05-14T17:57:09.269+01:00I certainly learned from your writing. I'm a o...I certainly learned from your writing. I'm a old lifetime Sewist from 1935. Mom taught all her 11 children to sew. We were very competitive and continue our Hand and machine projects. My three brothers and 6 sisters love the process.( one sister is in heaven ) I miss Margie. She didn't take care of herself like the rest of us. Well, that's another story but related to sewing. Sewing keeps us happy and alert. Something inside radiates our outer desires to blossom. Thanks for your inputVelia's SewingSchool and veliasquiltstudieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13745052210827024510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-46472721174444391822016-04-12T20:05:04.763+01:002016-04-12T20:05:04.763+01:00Great article - I have recently (2 weeks) starting...Great article - I have recently (2 weeks) starting big stitch hand quilting and I LOVE IT! Regular hand quilting is my first love but it takes time and I don't have as much to spare these days - so I only hand quilt on special quilts, BUT now I can put some big stitch hand quilting anywhere I like and it makes a huge difference to the finished item. I am amazed that it zips along as fast as it does. I use 1/4" wide masking tape as a guide for a straight line - I peel it off and use it over and over again. As you say Lucy there is still the odd wonky stitch and I take it out when I see it because it is so easily undone and redone. I love your work.<br />Pauline<br />perry94022 at hotmail dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14462540973107234599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-4712780597623356012016-02-19T15:09:03.006+00:002016-02-19T15:09:03.006+00:00Very good tips. I think the reason I like the '...Very good tips. I think the reason I like the 'big stitch' look is the look, goes fast, & looks greatquiltingbonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17130084380023575861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-78745658787411310072015-05-26T23:01:28.078+01:002015-05-26T23:01:28.078+01:00Love the idea of making dots! I'm new at hand...Love the idea of making dots! I'm new at hand quilting and struggle with getting even stitches. Thank you so much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994053424277754765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-77206581560802647642014-08-12T16:42:43.380+01:002014-08-12T16:42:43.380+01:00Ooh hello, Ive been a stranger to blogs of late, f...Ooh hello, Ive been a stranger to blogs of late, found this link on Marys post. <br />Thanks for the mention!!! BTW If Im stitching straight lines I ALWAYS mark my quilt with a water soluble pen and I am a needle stabber!!!!!!! I always wondered if there was a name for this method, I will call myself this from now on!!<br />Selfsewnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-50930598939278128642014-08-04T15:11:32.949+01:002014-08-04T15:11:32.949+01:00great post! i can't keep up with blogs these ...great post! i can't keep up with blogs these days, but i was happy to see this over on pinterest.quirky granola girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073631481423912400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-45518503372567669862014-07-29T08:57:32.375+01:002014-07-29T08:57:32.375+01:00Hand quilting - love it! Must get back to doing s...Hand quilting - love it! Must get back to doing some!Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437815900953193788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-35431379616712784042014-07-26T07:09:58.282+01:002014-07-26T07:09:58.282+01:00I just machine quilted my last baby quilt and I am...I just machine quilted my last baby quilt and I am so disappointed not to have hand quilted it, I agree it looks better.. Thanks for the tips, especially about the thread! Nat at Made in Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15188146841501354978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-55922293430127481822014-07-21T13:26:50.015+01:002014-07-21T13:26:50.015+01:00Thanks for all the tips. I've just finished a ...Thanks for all the tips. I've just finished a quilt top for my niece and fancy hand quilting it, I don't know, I've never hand quilted before so don't really have a clue. I just fancy a slow and steady job rather than a quick machine quilt. Anything I should know about using flannel for backing if I'm hand quilting?memmenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235923768416526388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-80573440344116118882014-07-17T21:45:39.976+01:002014-07-17T21:45:39.976+01:00What a great post Lucy, I think you've thought...What a great post Lucy, I think you've thought of everything. I agree the best thing to so is just to Do It. For people who are worried about how long it will take then machine quilt a bit first then finish the quilt off with big stitches. In my experience getting the right thimble was more important than the right needle. I'm sorry I don't remember what brand my thimble is.Rachaeldaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437603769773251690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-72851277009564878702014-07-17T17:54:32.421+01:002014-07-17T17:54:32.421+01:00Great tips. I think you have to check this, http:/...Great tips. I think you have to check this, http://www.the-littlest-thistle.com/2014/07/finish-along-q2-prize-redraw.html, I believe you win some prizes, and you must claim it.Teresa @ Aurea's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03058539705777840452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-12865519353421099242014-07-17T09:26:22.121+01:002014-07-17T09:26:22.121+01:00What a great post. This is the way I quilt too. I ...What a great post. This is the way I quilt too. I love all the colours available in Perle 8. Do you know about Celebrate Hand Quilting on Facebook? We have over 7,000 members and share photos of our projects. Any hand quilter can ask to join.Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199266373220519690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-33857258784126521392014-07-17T03:09:53.544+01:002014-07-17T03:09:53.544+01:00Fantastic Lucy! I LOVE hand quilting! Your quilt...Fantastic Lucy! I LOVE hand quilting! Your quilting is always lovely!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101540158088271850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-4663942269155078502014-07-17T02:53:22.462+01:002014-07-17T02:53:22.462+01:00Thanks for all the tips, Lucy. I've only done ...Thanks for all the tips, Lucy. I've only done one small quilt with hand stitching. As with any hand stitching, I find it quite therapeutic. I'll now know next time not to use embroidery floss!!! I was happy with my lines and the front of the quilt, but the back... some of the stitches were so tiny and it was totally uneven. As you said, though, I was the only one that noticed!!!Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-26809962135431971342014-07-17T01:25:18.423+01:002014-07-17T01:25:18.423+01:00Great tips Lucy. I also found a great YouTube tuto...Great tips Lucy. I also found a great YouTube tutorial recently by Sarah Fielke - she uses a hoop, but makes it look so easy - I found it very helpful. I must get some perle thread... :-)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11065440477770234062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-4024961996098256752014-07-16T23:32:00.339+01:002014-07-16T23:32:00.339+01:00It's beautiful, but alas, would kill my RSI :o...It's beautiful, but alas, would kill my RSI :o(Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-43533583531119851132014-07-16T23:14:26.721+01:002014-07-16T23:14:26.721+01:00I enjoyed reading your tips. I've never hand q...I enjoyed reading your tips. I've never hand quilted a proper size quilt because I'm afraid of how long it would take and I'm worried my basting isn't up to it but perhaps it would be less onerous that I think :)Janine @ Rainbow Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00506960048874406422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-53896568166725559772014-07-16T23:01:06.770+01:002014-07-16T23:01:06.770+01:00great post lucy now what do you reccommed for whe...great post lucy now what do you reccommed for when your fingers get hard and calloused?! lolSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401124377008075764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842721577085503845.post-70228265349018838422014-07-16T22:20:58.417+01:002014-07-16T22:20:58.417+01:00i agree with #1/#14 - just do it!!! i don't do...i agree with #1/#14 - just do it!!! i don't do it all the time but am so happy with the two baby quilts i tried it on first. and i plan on handquilting my gypsy wife when it's time. so relaxing and therapeutic and contemplative. i wish i could do all my quilts this way. thanks for the other tips. wise words from one who knows.hydeeannsewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995021008434563956noreply@blogger.com