Choosing Thread for Big Stitch Hand Quilting

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Big stitch hand quilting (or Kantha quilting) is a graphic quilting style that calls for a strong, thick thread. Becky shows you the threads she uses most often and explains why she likes them.
You can also use these threads for embroidery and other kinds of stitched surface embellishment.
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@patg8932 2 жыл бұрын

IMO, all vintage tops should be hand quilted. Thanks for the video on big stitch, I want to try it.

@hazelem1266 3 жыл бұрын

I have also just very recently discovered the joy of hand sewing. I started during the strict lockdown in Australia. I am now getting ready to put the layers together of a massive memory/story quilt. Thank you for this video. As a very inexperienced person and after watching this, I feel more confident. Thank you so much.

@BeckyGoldsmith 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@gailpape2927 Жыл бұрын

Loving the quilt behind you too

@BeckyGoldsmith Жыл бұрын

I love that one too! It's called Kauai Road and I've written about it on my blog. It's a one of a kind quilt :-).

@cleocat54 4 жыл бұрын

I love big stitch and have quilted all sizes of quilts using it, even queen. My favorite 12 wt thread is Sulky, really cheap for some reason and works great with a Jeana Kimball Straw needle #8. You need the extra length to add more stitches to the needle and it is thin so glides easily. Pull thru with a Bohin Finger Cot. Tks

@BeckyGoldsmith 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Sulky's 12wt is a very nice thread! A #8 straw is a needle I haven't tried but might in the future. And I just started using (a couple of nights ago) a silicone finger cot that is really nice. Bohin makes one... are you using that one or the kind that rolls down your finger?

@ldwhite720 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always! I'm headed to the quilt store for supplies!!

@elisabethwink2298 4 жыл бұрын

True, I mentioned those as the shorter needle works best for me. I appreciate your reference to the different 12wt threads available. I wasn't aware of the Aurifil.

@SAScheidt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial! I love Big Stitch Quilting!

@janiemelgoza166 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, and for the inspiration.

@thewisemanat 3 жыл бұрын

I love the beautiful threads!!

@GrandmaD2024 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This video helped me so much!

@natashatansley3923 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a lovely video

@themirrorimagestitcher 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos. I really enjoy all the sewing/appliqué tips, tricks & ideas you share. I am really drawn to big stitch quilting and going to try it out with a 12 wt variegated thread using a sashiko needle on a baby blanket.

@BeckyGoldsmith 4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great pairing of thread and needle and variegated thread on a baby blanket will be charming.

@elisabethwink2298 4 жыл бұрын

Bohin does made a big eye #10 Between needle which is good for big stitch. I'm not sure, but I bet the also make a #9 as well. Check out FQS.

@BeckyGoldsmith 4 жыл бұрын

There are so many good needles on the market which is good for us! I'm a believer in finding what works and not worrying too much about what the needle is 'supposed' to be for :-).

@elaineboucher6890 2 жыл бұрын

I just started large stitch quilting and I love it. Your stitches are so perfect. Mine is not🙁

@BeckyGoldsmith 2 жыл бұрын

It just takes practice. You’ll get there and, until then, embrace the wonkiness.

@rnpenelope5672 4 жыл бұрын

One more question, what type of batting do you prefer for hand quilting? Thank you for your time.

@LisaLisa-zl9vu 3 жыл бұрын

That looks like a larger needle than one would use for regular quilting. Is it an embroidery needle?

@ruthm4749 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that the twist of each of those threads goes in a different direction. I read somewhere that one is better for hand sewing because it doesn't loosen as you sew, I can't remember which is which. Very pretty threads , where do you get your supplies?

@BeckyGoldsmith 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there are 'S' and 'Z' twists in thread and some work better for right-handers, other better for left-handers. A lot of us add a little twist to the needle as we sew. Regardless of the twist, if you are having problems with the thread untwisting, every few stitches give the needle backwards twirl. I hope that makes sense... it's easier to show than to describe.

@rnpenelope5672 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed you quilted the lines close together. How close or far-away can/should I space the lines from each other? Also, I’ve seen some old time hand quilters day they don’t use knots but simply burry the thread in the batting. What do you think?

@BeckyGoldsmith 4 жыл бұрын

HI Lynette: I'll answer all your questions here: I like to knot my thread but it's probably OK not to. Quilt as close together as you like in spacing appropriate to the quilt you are making. Check the batting package for distance suggestions. I like Quilter's Dream Request batting. I think that's it! Thanks for watching my video and happy stitching. Let me know if you have other questions.

@LisaLisa-zl9vu 3 жыл бұрын

How would you big stitch the squares and 4 patch quilt you show? I would love to know what size are those squares? I need to make a quilt for my son to give to his boss. Kind of a 'commission' quilt but using my scraps and whatever fabrics i have in my bin. I love simple patchworks. Great tutorial.

@BeckyGoldsmith 3 жыл бұрын

Those squares are 4” x 4” +/-. There are an infinite number of quilting options! Lines, lots of lines, in whatever direction feels right would be fast. Your lines can be parallel, the same distance apart or have varied spacing. You could quilt on the diagonal, perhaps a diagonal grid, or a straight grid. You could quilt around different motifs in the fabric. And you don’t have to choose just one of these options! If you are new at this, keep it simple until you figure out what you enjoy doing the most :-).

@LisaLisa-zl9vu 3 жыл бұрын

@@BeckyGoldsmith thank you Becky

@BichNguyen-rd6lp 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing the video. I have a beginner’s question. Do you have to machine sew the quilt top before you can do the hand quilting?

@BeckyGoldsmith 3 жыл бұрын

If you mean the fabric that makes up the quilt top, yes, those pieces need to be sewn together before quilting. Or, your quilt top can be just one big piece of fabric. What the quilting does is sew the top, batting, and backing together. I hope that makes sense. If not, I'll try to explain in a different way :-).

@CarolinaGirlCreationZ 3 жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful video! I have a question though. And I may be asking too early @5:03 but I'm curious how do we determine how much thread we need for our size of quilt? I'm new to quilting so I only have throw size and am looking to buy a set of hand quilting quality thread to use. But I just want to make sure I purchase a set that has enough.

@BeckyGoldsmith 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a one-size-fits-all answer because it depends on how much quilting you put into your quilt. And 'throw sizes' vary a lot. 1 spool might not be enough, 2 ought to be enough, 3 seems like too many but might be the right number depending on how much quilting you put into the quilt. If you can see that you are not going to have enough while you are working on your quilt, order more before you run out. Been there and done that myself.

@CarolinaGirlCreationZ 3 жыл бұрын

@@BeckyGoldsmith Ohhhh, I gotcha! That makes more sense to me now that I have learned since I posted my question, that "piecing" is the top and then after the "sandwich", the quilting is the pretty stitching done on the top to pull it all together. Thank you soooooooooo much!

@BeckyGoldsmith 3 жыл бұрын

@@CarolinaGirlCreationZ Great! It's so nice when all the parts click together to makes sense :-).

@MDPDIY 3 жыл бұрын

good afternoon. Thanks for your video. Where can I buy the thimble that you use to embroider?

@BeckyGoldsmith 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marisa: It is from Thimblelady and here is a link:

@suehorn4182 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of thread do you think they use making the kantha throws? The throws from India looks like the thread is thicker. Thank you.

@BeckyGoldsmith 3 жыл бұрын

I think for real ones, it depends on what they have on hand. I've seen 1-2 strands of thick cotton thread-'thick' being judged by eye. I would use a #12 Perle cotton, or Wonderfil's #8 Perle cotton.

@suehorn4182 3 жыл бұрын

@@BeckyGoldsmith I use size 12

@janicefields251 3 жыл бұрын

What needle is best for big stitching?

@BeckyGoldsmith 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the thread. My go-to needle is the Bohin #9 Crewel needle: pieceocake.com/collections/pins-needles-clips/products/crewel-embroidery-needle-by-bohin-size-9 But recently I got a hold of some Tulip Sashiko needles. Watch this video for more: pieceocake.com/collections/pins-needles-clips/products/sashiko-needles-by-tulip-short-assorted If you have questions after that, let me know.

@CarolinaGirlCreationZ 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please link the needle you are using? I can't figure out the spelling to google it to find the correct one.

@BeckyGoldsmith 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure I'm using the Bohin #9 Crewel Needle. pieceocake.com/products/crewel-embroidery-needle-by-bohin-size-9?_pos=1&_psq=crewel&_ss=e&_v=1.0

@LisaLisa-zl9vu 3 жыл бұрын

oops you answered my question

@BeckyGoldsmith 3 жыл бұрын

I love it when that happens... the question answering that is :-).