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There are some choices when it comes to what type of needle to use when quilting with Big Stitch. The most important features are: Big eye for threading larger threads Sharp point for piercing layers of fabric Big Stitch Needles I highly recommend picking up needles that are specifically designed for big stitch quilting. One […]

When I decided to try Big Stitch Quilting, on of my first questions was “What types of threads should I use?” The first thing to know when choosing thread is Big Stitch Quilting is meant to be seen. The stitches are large. Using contrasting thread gives a very prominent folk-art feel to your quilt. I […]

We think of Big Stitch as a technique that has become popular over the last couple of years. In one sense, that is true. We are beginning to see more and more Big Stitch quilting on baby quilts, utility quilts, children’s quilts, traditional quilts and modern quilts. But Big Stitch has been around for a […]

Are you ready for a new quilting technique that is fun, easy, and helps you finish your quilts quickly and inexpensively? Welcome to Big Stitch Quilting. You may have heard of it, but what is it? Big stitch quilting is simply hand quilting (don’t get scared) done using embroidery floss or perle cotton, using large […]