Big stitch hand quilting

Do you want to learn how to hand quilt? Now’s the perfect time to get started! If you’re really unfamiliar with hand quilting, head over to read about the supplies you’ll need

Make your stitching a star on your next quilt by using perle cotton and big stitch quilting adding visual interest and texture to your piece.

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I have to be honest, I had always looked at beautifully hand-quilted quilts and thought, “Well, that’s just crazy.” Although I loved the look feel and texture that hand quilting added to a project, I never saw myself doing such intricate work. The funny thing is, I love hand embroidery. Ah, the slow pace, the relaxation of having a project to work on at all times (I always have a hand embroidery project in my purse); and the satisfaction of finishing something that only required a simple…

a step by step how to guide to using the star stitch as a quilting stitch (updated for quilters!)

Charm About You by Lucy Brennan is all about patchwork and quilting, sewing, embroidery and fabric. Featuring projects, patterns and free tutorials.

In this video, Corey shares her technique for Big Stitch Hand Quilting. Part 1 of this series can be found here: https://youtu.be/eIXckvCxtyMPart 2 can be fo...

a step by step how to guide to using the cross stitch as a quilting stitch (updated for quilters!)

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 […]

I got a bit jazzed on the Perle #8 threads a few years ago. I bought a lot of it, in lots of colors. Plus I have boxes of DMC threads, so it wasn't that I needed any colors. But these little balls of thread looked SO cute. Years ago, in another life time when I used to sift and search eBay for no reason, I bought this vintage top. It was so sweet, and yet so not worthy of a ton of time. I had found the perfect project to use some of these bright threads. Now to find the right needles. I…

How To Hand Quilt is the way to stitch the three layers of fabric to make a quilt with small running stitches.

It’s So Easy and Produces Beautiful Results! Hand quilting is undeniably a favorite among quilters. We all seem to appreciate the softness it gives to the look and feel of a finished quilt that can’t be achieved with machine quilting (which is beautiful in it’s own way). However, over time stiff hands, less-than-perfect eyesight, and …

Finish your large quilt without a hoop using hand quilting big stitches. Supply list and easy to follow tutorial for beginners.

I got a bit jazzed on the Perle #8 threads a few years ago. I bought a lot of it, in lots of colors. Plus I have boxes of DMC threads, so it wasn't that I needed any colors. But these little balls of thread looked SO cute. Years ago, in another life time when I used to sift and search eBay for no reason, I bought this vintage top. It was so sweet, and yet so not worthy of a ton of time. I had found the perfect project to use some of these bright threads. Now to find the right needles. I…

I often get a lot of questions about my hand quilting tools and techniques. Here is a list of tools I use and techniques. Hopefully, this will help you get started on your hand quilting journey! Quilting Hoop. When I began quilting many years ago, Georgia Bonesteel was the 'it girl' on the scene! Georgia brought the idea of lap quilting to every quilter who longed to hand quilt, but not keen on the idea of sitting behind a large frame. First of all, a quilting hoop is different from an…

Choose the right needle for the results you desire! Learn the ins and outs of needle selection, plus get five handy hints about needles.

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We're back in the studio with Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts to learn how she hand quilts! Corey grew up helping her mother and grandmother hand quilt

Here's another little, flowered, appliquéd mini quilt. Similar color pallet as the one from my last post, but with a much less traditional look. Shot cottons and hand stitching make such a lovely marriage... they just go together so nicely. Now available in my shop. Please see here for more information

The latest trend in the quilt world is to quilt a quilt using a combination of both machine and hand quilting.