SOO glad I found your channel! I have been wanting to learn how to hand-quilt, but don't have anyone to show/teach me. After watching your demonstration, I feel like I'm able to grab some scrap fabric & give it a go! Thanks! 😊
Hi Emily! I recently found your videos on sewing and quilting and I thank you for your simple and clear instructions and tips! I am a beginner quilter and have only been sewing for a few years. I am following you now and look forward to all of your tips and advice. I just finished watching your tutorial on quilt binding and I learned a lot from it. I can't wait to apply your tips to a few unfinished quilts that my mom left me. Thanks again!
Thanks for video it was easy to watch and understand. The process of big sticth quilting. I'm going to try this on a bit larger mug rug. For a gift to my sister for Christmas. ❤
Very helpful! I’ve yet to try it out but look forward to it! How does that little knot stay put long term? I worry it’ll come out. I’m in process of making a quilt for my son’s arrival, so i expect heavy use and washes often. Thanks for the help!!
I’m curious as to why the Big Stitch Quilting needles is your preferred needle? I have many, many different hand stitching needles and I’m sure they would be sufficient, however, if there is a reason to buy this particular kind, I’ll look into it. Thank you.
Here’s a helpful article to help you pick out batting: homemadeemilyjane.com/best-quilt-batting/ Some people say to start stitching in the center and work outwards, but I’ve found that if I baste it well then it really doesn’t matter where I start.
Hi Heather! Great question! I personally use Perle cotton thread. This video covers all the supplies I use for big stitch hand quilting: ruclips.net/video/mPd4JlRwiLQ/видео.html
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You make it look so easy!
Once you get the hang of it, it IS easy!! It just takes a little bit of practice finding what works best for you
Love big stitch quilting, and your dog as well………….
SOO glad I found your channel! I have been wanting to learn how to hand-quilt, but don't have anyone to show/teach me. After watching your demonstration, I feel like I'm able to grab some scrap fabric & give it a go! Thanks! 😊
I'm so glad! ❤️
Hi Emily! I recently found your videos on sewing and quilting and I thank you for your simple and clear instructions and tips! I am a beginner quilter and have only been sewing for a few years. I am following you now and look forward to all of your tips and advice. I just finished watching your tutorial on quilt binding and I learned a lot from it. I can't wait to apply your tips to a few unfinished quilts that my mom left me. Thanks again!
You are so welcome! Happy Sewing!
Great instruction and visual!
This was super helpful. Thanks!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
So pretty
Your patience and attention to detail are astounding. And I love the jazzy music! ❤️
Thank you!!! ❤️
Thanks for video it was easy to watch and understand. The process of big sticth quilting. I'm going to try this on a bit larger mug rug. For a gift to my sister for Christmas. ❤
Hi! I just came across your video (1st one I saw was the October, 2020 video) and love your tutorials! I love to hand stitch! Thanks!!
Very helpful! I’ve yet to try it out but look forward to it! How does that little knot stay put long term? I worry it’ll come out. I’m in process of making a quilt for my son’s arrival, so i expect heavy use and washes often. Thanks for the help!!
I’m glad you enjoyed it!! If you bury the knot inside the batting it’ll hold up ❤️ congrats on your new addition to your family!
I love your quilting. I just subscribed. Hope you got more videos.
Thank you! I try to post a new video about once a week or so!
When I made your Explore quilt recently I hand quilted it. Wish I had seen the tutorial first though!
This is beautiful. I would like to try it. But just wondering, do the stitches tend to snag and pull out of place?
I haven't had that happen!
I’m curious as to why the Big Stitch Quilting needles is your preferred needle? I have many, many different hand stitching needles and I’m sure they would be sufficient, however, if there is a reason to buy this particular kind, I’ll look into it. Thank you.
Hi Emily Jane, I just found the answer to the question I asked on a previous tutorial. Thanks again.
I’m glad! If you have lots of needles already there’s no harm in trying out a few options and seeing what your personal preference is! ❤️
Really helpful, thanks! What is that wonderful backing fabric?
I’m so glad you liked it! The backing on this baby quilt is a metallic print from Rifle Paper Co.
Question..if you’re using a hoop, how do would mark the lines? Before loading it in the hoop? Thanks
Yes, I mark the lines before putting the quilt into the hoop -- that way I can mark large areas at one time :)
I use a hoop, do you prefer no hoop
What kind of needle threader do you use? Mine always break the first time I use!
I like the ones from Clover. Make sure your needle eye is appropriately sized for the thread you’re pulling through
what is the quilt piecing pattern with the large blocks? i would love to make something larger like that
That’s my free Explore pattern! Find all the details here: homemadeemilyjane.com/free-quilt-pattern-explore/
So you do the big stitch before you finish the sides?
No, I do the big stitch around the edges as the final step
What batting do you use? Where is the best place to start stitching?
Here’s a helpful article to help you pick out batting: homemadeemilyjane.com/best-quilt-batting/
Some people say to start stitching in the center and work outwards, but I’ve found that if I baste it well then it really doesn’t matter where I start.
Do you double the thread or single
I don't double the thread, I find that using 8 wt or even 12 wt perle cotton is plenty thick for the big bold stitches.
So do you use embroidery floss for hand stitch
Hi Heather! Great question! I personally use Perle cotton thread. This video covers all the supplies I use for big stitch hand quilting:
ruclips.net/video/mPd4JlRwiLQ/видео.html
Do you baste your quilt?
Yes! I talk a little bit more about it in my previous video! I spray baste and then also add a few pins for extra security