If diagrams aren’t your style, no worries! I’ve got you covered – Check out the video tutorials made for each stitch below:
Straight & Narrow
Forward Slash
Zig & Zag
X Marks the Spot
Flying South
Blanket Stitch
Seeing Stars
Lazy Daisy
Inspiration Library
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FAQ
How the heck do I read these diagrams?
So glad you asked! Big stitch binding works from right to left for the majority of us, so the diagrams were made to match! Follow the number order and work from right to left.
Why are there empty spaces in my diagrams?
I wanted to create a “fill-in-the-stitch” area for each stitch. Similar to learning to longarm, it can be helpful to draw out your stitches before tackling the real deal. Feel free to fill in with pen (or a Sharpie if you’re brave!)
How Do I Start A Stitch?
Following the method for hiding the knots (see page 8), you’ll then come up through the binding or quilt top.
Wait! Do I big stitch on the front or back of my quilt?
There’s no wrong answer here! I’ve done it both ways—it just depends on what look you’re going for. Keep in mind that if you want the big stitch to show on the front of your quilt, you should stitch the binding to the back of your quilt…or vice versa if you want to it to be on the back of your quilt. Learn more about attaching binding here.