Big stitch or utility quilting

I'd like to try some big stitch or utility quilting (I've heard it called
both) for one of my basted, but unfinished projects. I was going to machine
quilt, but have decided that I won't get the look I want, plus, I enjoyed
hand-quilting that wall hanging I did, and want to do some more.

The quilt is Asian-inspired, so I was thinking big stitch would give a
similar look to sashiko stitching.

Are you supposed to use heavier thread? Perle cotton? My LQS does not have
any books on this technique, but I could try my guild library, if I knew
what to look for. Suggestions?

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
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frood wrote:

I'd like to try some big stitch or utility quilting (I've heard it called
both) for one of my basted, but unfinished projects. I was going to machine
quilt, but have decided that I won't get the look I want, plus, I enjoyed
hand-quilting that wall hanging I did, and want to do some more.

The quilt is Asian-inspired, so I was thinking big stitch would give a
similar look to sashiko stitching.

Are you supposed to use heavier thread? Perle cotton? My LQS does not have
any books on this technique, but I could try my guild library, if I knew
what to look for. Suggestions?

Perle cotton would be ideal, I think.

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Kate XXXXXX
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Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

Perle cotton works great for this, and there are many colors to choose from.

--
Royce
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.


"frood" wrote in message
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I'd like to try some big stitch or utility quilting (I've heard it called
both) for one of my basted, but unfinished projects. I was going to
machine
quilt, but have decided that I won't get the look I want, plus, I enjoyed
hand-quilting that wall hanging I did, and want to do some more.

The quilt is Asian-inspired, so I was thinking big stitch would give a
similar look to sashiko stitching.

Are you supposed to use heavier thread? Perle cotton? My LQS does not have
any books on this technique, but I could try my guild library, if I knew
what to look for. Suggestions?

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
de-fang email address to reply

I've used Perle cotton. The weight of the thread was #8. DMC has alot of
color choices.

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Deni from burnaby bc canada
"frood" wrote in message
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I'd like to try some big stitch or utility quilting (I've heard it called
both) for one of my basted, but unfinished projects. I was going to
machine
quilt, but have decided that I won't get the look I want, plus, I enjoyed
hand-quilting that wall hanging I did, and want to do some more.

The quilt is Asian-inspired, so I was thinking big stitch would give a
similar look to sashiko stitching.

Are you supposed to use heavier thread? Perle cotton? My LQS does not have
any books on this technique, but I could try my guild library, if I knew
what to look for. Suggestions?

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
de-fang email address to reply

frood wrote:

I'd like to try some big stitch or utility quilting (I've heard it called
both) for one of my basted, but unfinished projects. I was going to machine
quilt, but have decided that I won't get the look I want, plus, I enjoyed
hand-quilting that wall hanging I did, and want to do some more.

The quilt is Asian-inspired, so I was thinking big stitch would give a
similar look to sashiko stitching.

Are you supposed to use heavier thread? Perle cotton? My LQS does not have
any books on this technique, but I could try my guild library, if I knew
what to look for. Suggestions?



I've never done utility quilting, but one of my friends has on several
quilts. She used Perle cotton.

lisae

From: "frood"

.... The quilt is Asian-inspired, so I was thinking big stitch would give a
similar look to sashiko stitching. ....... Are you supposed to use heavier
thread? Perle cotton? ........

I have done a number of Sashiko pieces and have a bunch of the supplies in
my stash. Perle cotton would work as it is similar to Sashiko threads. Just
remember that perle cotton comes in different weights -- #5, #8, #12 are the
most common for needlework. Find an **LNS** and look at the different types of
perle cotton available and then decide which weight you want to use. Perle
comes wrapped on a little ball or in skeins so be sure to look for both types.
Also, an LNS -- either B&M or E -- will have a better selection of colors,
assuming you want to use a specific color. CiaoMeow ^;;^
..



PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ Queen of Kitties
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their
WHISKERS!!
Nothing is complete without a few cat hairs!

How big are these stitches? Sounds like I'd like to try, don't have the
patience to do normal hand quilting

--
Audrey Eischens
Angels are among us
"Lisa Ellis" wrote in message
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frood wrote:

I'd like to try some big stitch or utility quilting (I've heard it
called
both) for one of my basted, but unfinished projects. I was going to
machine
quilt, but have decided that I won't get the look I want, plus, I
enjoyed
hand-quilting that wall hanging I did, and want to do some more.

The quilt is Asian-inspired, so I was thinking big stitch would give a
similar look to sashiko stitching.

Are you supposed to use heavier thread? Perle cotton? My LQS does not
have
any books on this technique, but I could try my guild library, if I knew
what to look for. Suggestions?



I've never done utility quilting, but one of my friends has on several
quilts. She used Perle cotton.

lisae

Ok, you got me there with those acronyms! I figure out that LNS is a local
needlework shop. Don't have one that I know of, but there is a knitting shop
down the block from the LQS, but I'd rather avoid going there if I can.
Don't like the owner.

Could you explain B&M or E? Thanks!

Oh, and what kind of needle should I use?

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Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
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"Tia Mary-remove nekoluvr to reply " wrote in
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From: "frood"

.... The quilt is Asian-inspired, so I was thinking big stitch would give
a
similar look to sashiko stitching. ....... Are you supposed to use
heavier
thread? Perle cotton? ........

I have done a number of Sashiko pieces and have a bunch of the supplies
in
my stash. Perle cotton would work as it is similar to Sashiko threads.
Just
remember that perle cotton comes in different weights -- #5, #8, #12 are
the
most common for needlework. Find an **LNS** and look at the different
types of
perle cotton available and then decide which weight you want to use.
Perle
comes wrapped on a little ball or in skeins so be sure to look for both
types.
Also, an LNS -- either B&M or E -- will have a better selection of
colors,
assuming you want to use a specific color. CiaoMeow ^;;^
.



PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ Queen of Kitties
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
their
WHISKERS!!
Nothing is complete without a few cat hairs!

Audrey Eischens wrote:

How big are these stitches? Sounds like I'd like to try, don't have the
patience to do normal hand quilting

--

On my friend's quilt about 4 or 5 stiches per inch. Experiment and see
what looks right to you.

lisa

From: "frood"

..... Could you explain B&M or E? Thanks!

Oh, and what kind of needle should I use?

Sorry -- thinking on my feet -- LOL
B&M = Brick & Mortar as in a regular actualy shop that you physically go into
E = electronic as in online :-)
Use a needle that has a sharp point and a large enough roundish eye for the
fiber to fit through. I *still* don't know what the different names are for
needles -- sorry! If you get the perle cotton at an LNS, they should be able
to help you with the type of needle IF you tell them you will be quilting with
it and it MUST have a sharp point. CiaoMeow ^;;^
PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ Queen of Kitties
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their
WHISKERS!!
Nothing is complete without a few cat hairs!