Thank you for taking the "mystery" out of what needle to use for hand sewing; so many other hand quilters talk about everything EXCEPT what needle to use!! You Rock!
@crystalheartchannel
5 ай бұрын
Awesome! I’m so happy that it helped!
@LynneLeForge
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! You’ve given me the encouragement to hand-quilt a quilt that’s been sitting in my cupboard for 26 years. My stitches won’t win any prizes, but I’m slowly improving. Besides, I’ll enjoy using this quilt when it’s finished. 😊
@crystalheartchannel
3 ай бұрын
Awesome!! And we don’t care about perfect stitches, just finished stitches! Have fun!
@user-uq4uk3od5k
2 ай бұрын
Very wise for your age. I am 72 and I have learned alot today
@crystalheartchannel
2 ай бұрын
Awww thank you!
@kivakarmen8628
2 жыл бұрын
I love that you show various thread mediums and that you quilt without a hoop.
@bonnielindsey8663
Ай бұрын
Thank you. Very clear instructions. You did an excellent job of showing the knotting and pulling through process.
@crystalheartchannel
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@sabrinaherrin8177
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the clear and helpful tutorial!
@crystalheartchannel
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@cleonewible8108
Жыл бұрын
Good job Crystal and whoever gets this quilt will probably never notice a little stitch mistake and will love the quilt.and know the love that you put into it.
@Serenity_Craft
Жыл бұрын
The thing you called thread conditioner is actually bees wax. It is very useful, and keeps the thread from tangling and twisting. I use it with all natural thread projects that involve hand stitching. Sometimes I need to rewax the thread after going part way through a project, but with the wax, I am able to use over a wingspan of thread with little or no tangles.
@veronicak2759
5 ай бұрын
Great information and such a pretty quilt. I had not known about those finger pads, will have to get some. I haven't hand quilted in years but am now interested in big stitch hand quilting. BTW, you have a beautiful smile, just adorable. You remind me of my granddaughter.
@crystalheartchannel
5 ай бұрын
Awww thank you very much! ❤️
@sandrastreifel6452
2 ай бұрын
Poke-a-dots is another brand to ask for!
@MiLittleCorner
Ай бұрын
Whether you decided on adding machine quilting to your quilt or not I'm sure it turned out beautifully. I think hand quilting makes for a softer and fluffier quilt but it all depends on personal preference. Your quilt is beautiful and your stitching is wonderful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@crystalheartchannel
Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! If I remember correctly, I did not add machine stitches.
@oliviafox3605
5 ай бұрын
OMG...the hidden knot technique is SOOOOO neat! Again, thank you so very much.
@pattyglaviano3285
3 ай бұрын
What beautiful hand quilting you are doing! Thanks for your video. I'm hand quilting for the first time and appreciate your thoroughness in explaining how to do it.
@crystalheartchannel
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! ❤️
@vwatts8738
Жыл бұрын
Quilting tip: when you take your needle to the back of your quilt, place the needle parallel to the back of your quilt, and a distance beyond where you want the needle to eventually come out. You then take your fingers that are holding the needle and slide the needle underneath your quilt back to the point where you actually want it to come out. Try that and see if that helps with even stitches and doing it this way I don’t get callous finger because I’m not poking myself. So just imagine you’re scraping the needle backwards to the point where you want it to eventually come back up. I hope this makes sense. Happy quilting!😊
@crystalheartchannel
Жыл бұрын
Yes it does make sense! I will try that on the quilt I’m working on right now! Thanks! ❤️
@jazzyjoyce421
7 ай бұрын
This is helping me so much. I'm working on my first handstitched project and I'm getting better with my stitches. The start and finish were a problem until I saw your video. Thanks 😅
@user-uq4uk3od5k
2 ай бұрын
Finish is great. Thankbyou for coming backbto finish
@marleneschmid6802
2 ай бұрын
Great job! Thank you for the info about the needle sizes and alternative threads!
@tinawilk2857
3 ай бұрын
I loved all the information you gave. I did not know what needle to use and how exactly to do Big Stitch. Thank you!
@crystalheartchannel
3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you for watching!
@Butterflyjonesful
13 күн бұрын
Love this. I am about to make a baby quilt for grand-baby #5. I want to do big stitch quilting on it. Thanks for sharing
@bsquared9647
Ай бұрын
Thank you for showing how to end your stitching, and mentioning/showing how you use your needle to work the knot down close to your cloth. I just tried that and it worked!
@crystalheartchannel
Ай бұрын
Awesome! Happy to help and thank you for watching!
@carlahimmen2978
Жыл бұрын
Very pretty quilt! Love your color choices 😊
@crystalheartchannel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@vickijeanne9958
6 ай бұрын
I absolutely love your quilt! I do hand quilting and love your tutorial!
@crystalheartchannel
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@wooleygirl5240
4 ай бұрын
Very good video! I want to do big stitch quilting on a baby quilt, and with your good instructions, I am ready to go! Thank you so much. Pam Miller
@crystalheartchannel
4 ай бұрын
Awesome!!
@user-uq4uk3od5k
2 ай бұрын
I just finished a quilt by hand and I wish I would of seen this first. You do a great job
@crystalheartchannel
2 ай бұрын
Aww thank you!
@adalouellis5706
9 ай бұрын
I love watching your hands. You do very nice work. Thank you for making this video. I liked and subbed. I am new to quilting but i love slow stitch and will look at ypur channel for any vids you may have. Thank you.
@crystalheartchannel
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 💜💜
@karendavis-macon9658
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being such a good teacher! I don't quilt, but always wanted to learn. Now I'm cross-stitch crazy!!
@shirleystaats5857
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the tutorial!! The best one I've seen yet! Love your quilt by the way!!❤
@crystalheartchannel
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@carollee5522
2 жыл бұрын
What a sweet baby quilt! I’ve just started hand quilting and have been looking for a way to protect my sore fingers. Thank you for sharing your tools and techniques! 👍🏻
@bella-bee
Жыл бұрын
Love the sticky dot idea instead of thimble! And how your face lit up when you first said hello
@suzzannedempsey6799
Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Gave me ideas on combining hand quilting with machine quilting. I like how you didn’t take out “less than perfect stitching “. I have lightened up on trying to be perfect by claiming all of my quilting as “folk art”.
@crystalheartchannel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@santagreen7360
8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this clip ! You have inspired me. Your quilt has such beautiful colours and print patterns. Much love from Auckland, New Zealand ❤️❤️
@crystalheartchannel
8 ай бұрын
Awesome!!. Thank you for watching!
@carlakaiser36
2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so much for posting this video. I know nothing about sewing or quilting and decided to wing it and make a big stitch quilt. You just validated why my hands are aching so bad. I’ve been pinching the needle instead of pushing it w the thimble. Can’t wait to apply what I learned from you. Thank you!
@crystalheartchannel
2 жыл бұрын
It’s so nice to hear that my video will help! Once you get the thimble in action, you will love hand quilting!
@eldalopez663
8 күн бұрын
You were brave to dig in making a full quilt.
@reneefreidin4813
2 жыл бұрын
That's such a sweet baby quilt and the hand stitching looks so beautiful! I've recently been looking at Kantha quilting and Kawandi quilting. I'm definitely going to be trying the hand stitching just for the added texture. Great video and you don't need to add machine quilting, what you've done is perfect.
@crystalheartchannel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’ve been admiring Kantha and Kawandi quilting too! ❤️
@corneliastone1807
2 жыл бұрын
I love the detail you give. I’m getting ready to do some big stitch quilting, and I needed this info. Thank you!
@SusanDeSautel
2 ай бұрын
I always wanted to learn how to hand quilt. Thank you! I just "found" you today.
@conniesmith9989
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I didn't know about the T. Pads. Thank you for sharing.
@melissajenkins9960
Жыл бұрын
I had that leather thimble 20 years ago! I couldn’t get the hang of it either. I’ve heard of people using fabric bandages. I need to feel, too.. thimbles are so awkward! But yes your fingertips get SORE. I’m using the crochet thread with a chenille (?) needle, I’m sewing through an old denim quilt. I only tied it to a solid sheet of fabric with yarn ties. 15 years later… lots of the ties popped off and the blocks are tearing. So I’m going to do hand embroidery to tack the squares! You are the only person I’ve found that’s using practically the same materials and methods I want to use. I always do hand sewing while sitting on my bed, I don’t have floor space or a large table to set things on, and it’s just more comfortable, too. I also don’t want to put this raggedy quilt in a hoop, so I’ll be pinning and holding the quilt as I sew each patch! Thank you so much for this video ❤️
@crystalheartchannel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I literally like to do everything in the easiest way possible. Lol
@melissajenkins9960
Жыл бұрын
@@crystalheartchannel yeah same 😂 so it’s nice to find people who have tutorials with simplicity! Thanks again!
@kd9299
2 жыл бұрын
Headed to your Instagram to see all of your quilts! Thanks for a great video! ❤️
@crystalheartchannel
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
@Quiltycrazy
2 жыл бұрын
Your quilt looks beautiful. I’m going to try this.
@crystalheartchannel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@maryg65
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your talent. I love your quilt. You are a inspiration. I think this is going to try on my quilt I just finish piecing.
@crystalheartchannel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And you should! It will look great! ❤️❤️
@Indigo6g
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great tutorial. I have always been a machine quilter, however, I've been exploring different ways to finish my quilts. Recently, I've used straight line quilt stitches and I have been curious about big stitch. Thanks again.
@crystalheartchannel
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I do enjoy machine quilting too. Hand quilting is relaxing for me though. Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️
@bettydanico2959
20 күн бұрын
Nice tutorial 😍❤️😍
@crystalheartchannel
20 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@vickitrevino9738
Жыл бұрын
I really liked your video! Im a quilter and this is a special way to finish one. Thank you!! 😊
@carolynpoole7314
Жыл бұрын
I love the big stitch quilting!
@hazelem1266
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chrystal. Glad I found your channel. I am a first time any kind of sewer. I started hand sewing in 2020 during the strict lockdowns and am making a quilt for my grandbaby who lives in South Africa. The longer the lockdown the bigger the quilt became so it’s currently queen size. I am a nurse and found hand sewing to be very relaxing. I have made a story memory theme on both sides. I will start putting the layers together in about a week. I am going to do big stitch quilting. Thank you very much for this video and thank you for showing the back side. I have found it informative and easy to follow. Greetings from Australia
@crystalheartchannel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I’m so happy it could help! Good luck with finishing your lockdown quilt! ❤️❤️
@tonizeni8758
10 ай бұрын
Wow. Love this. Great video. Thank you for the step by step. Enjoy your day🎈
@crystalheartchannel
10 ай бұрын
Enjoy yours as well!
@patriciamclaughlin7862
Жыл бұрын
You did a great job on this video! Clear & easy to follow. Thank you.
@crystalheartchannel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ginabethyoung3276
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have been quilting for a long time but now ready to big stitch. Your explanation was simple so will give it a try❣️
@crystalheartchannel
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You will love it!
@lindamacdonald5802
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate your knowledge about thread and needles to use.❤
@AngelaOfRoseCottage
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Crystal! 🌼
@annphilbeck5174
Ай бұрын
just subscribed from Virginia
@crystalheartchannel
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Silver_Stitcher
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to be here! I love this channel 😁🌼🦋 Great video, I love Big Stitch. Thank you for sharing this knowledge ❤️
@crystalheartchannel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being here!! ❤️❤️❤️
@sharonginger2997
Жыл бұрын
Thank you that did help
@audreyjoyner535
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing I really enjoy your video. I think I am going to try this out. You are a good teacher. Thank you again. Audrey Joyner
@crystalheartchannel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!❤️
@shelleyserby8772
Жыл бұрын
Love this! Thank you for sharing. ❤
@heatherh4455
2 жыл бұрын
So enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing
@crystalheartchannel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@janejohnson1230
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the video. It was perfect!
@eavesdroppin1
8 ай бұрын
I used Aunt Lydia's size 10 on a quilt and I could not get the double knot to go through the flannel back or the cotton front. It has been finished, however not the way I wanted. So on to the next! I might just try the thimble dots that you are using. I am used to a thimble whenever I sew, but my hands have gotten bigger (with age ..nice..) and my thimbles are not working as well. I have about everything available, except those. Thank for your lovely video!
@wklilly1
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely. Thank you!
@conniesmith9989
2 жыл бұрын
Also, cute quilt.
@crystalheartchannel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@jeanettewithrow9641
2 жыл бұрын
Are you gonna quilt the entire quilt by hand? I'm an older quilted and can't do hand quilting anymore due to arthritis. Your stitches looks good. The quilt is very pretty. The baby that's getting the quilt is very lucky
@crystalheartchannel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes I will quilt the whole thing. For me that’s doable bc it’s a baby quilt. I haven’t tried anything much bigger than that yet. I’m sure you’ve quilted some beautiful quilts! ❤️
@patriciatoves8181
2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel...subscribed! 😁
@kimberlyjardine8634
Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. Very nice!!
@crystalheartchannel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@djammyam
2 жыл бұрын
Love it ❤
@alexiswalker531
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Crystal..thumbs up on the “thumb pads”…I have used them for years…definitely saves wear and tare on the pushing finger. So my question is …I think I see you using a single strand of thread.… Is that right? Also on a larger quilt do you place safety pins or do some basting to keep layers together and keep them from shifting? And the third question is, when begin your quilt, do you start in the center and work your way out to avoid shifting? Thanks for the description of the threads. I did end up with a 12 white cotton from silky. It seems there are several choices. 😊
@crystalheartchannel
2 жыл бұрын
Hi!…. I use a single thread. Usually size 8. I’ve tried doubling it, and it was too thick for my liking. I also like the look of a single thread. On all of my quilts, I glue baste. I have a video on how I do that. It keeps anything from sliding at all. This way, I can start quilting anywhere on the quilt. I can see the benefit of starting at the center if you pin baste, but because I glue baste, I don’t have any shifting. Thanks for watching! ❤️
@JB-wu9dc
Жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and subscribed. You just answered many questions that I had about big stitch quilting. Especially about thread and needles. You called it shadow stitching . It looks very nice. My question is , will that be enough to hold the layers together without stitching all over. I love that look the shadow stitching gives. Thank you. Oh yeah, Go Saints, who dat.
@crystalheartchannel
Жыл бұрын
Hi!…. Yes, it will hold all the layers together. Each type of batting has a different requirement for how close the stitches should be. Usually a few inches away is fine. I’ve never had a problem! Thanks for watching! Who Dat!
@vwatts8738
Жыл бұрын
New subscribers. Loved your video I love big stitch. I tune joy using that round suede thimble pad. The quality of your video is so good. It’s so clear. Curious to know what camera you use. Thank you.
@crystalheartchannel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for subbing! In this video I was using my iPhone 12. Lol, nothing fancy.
@susanschoolcraft9989
8 ай бұрын
What do you use to sandwich before hand stitching? Fusible batting or the spray basting? I notice no pins
@crystalheartchannel
8 ай бұрын
I glue baste with school glue. I have a video on my process.
@cathywestholt5324
Жыл бұрын
Do you think using regular hand quilting thread would work as well for the big stitch as well as the heavier thread?
@crystalheartchannel
Жыл бұрын
It wouldn’t show up as a “big stitch” because the thread is much thinner. But would certainly work for hand quilting.
@qltygrl3187
Жыл бұрын
How do you estimate how much thread you will need? Do dye lots matter? Also how did you baste your quilt sandwich together?
@crystalheartchannel
Жыл бұрын
One roll will be more than enough so I dont really worry about dye lots or if there is enough. I baste with school glue. I have a video on how i do it!
@sheilawilliams2875
2 ай бұрын
I have tons of size 10 artiste thread. Do you like it for big stitch?
@crystalheartchannel
2 ай бұрын
Yes, it works perfectly!
@Debbieormike
2 жыл бұрын
Love this! ?why do you not go all the way thru to the back?
@szelop
2 жыл бұрын
She does go all the way through the back except for when she starts with a fresh piece of thread the knot is buried between the layers.
@Debbieormike
2 жыл бұрын
Oh I see that was just the first stitch with knott
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