STID..what stitch do you use?

I also use a serpentine type stitch and go right down the center of the seam. It's basically an elongated zig zag stitch, just play with the width and length. It looks nice and you just have aim for the seam. Also, if you have a Bernina, they have an attachment for the walking foot which has a bar that sits right in the seam for easy stitch in the ditch sewing.

Do you have a walking foot..I find that helps me as well as telling myself over and over again as I'm sewing.. "look where you're going and not where ya been" (I read that somewhere)....lol...it really works...

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Originally Posted by Patrice

I have used decorative stitches and like it. That stitch in the ditch is hard on the eyes and if you don't quite get it in the ditch it shows. I will usually stitch 1/4 inch around my seams. here is a table runner that I tried different stitches on..I liked the way it turned out. The stitch Im talking about runs along the bottom of the pic

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Patrice,
I love the flowers you quilted - how did you sew them so perfectly? Theres no way I could ever machine quilt so perfectly. Beautiful work!

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Originally Posted by lana

Patrice,
I love the flowers you quilted - how did you sew them so perfectly? Theres no way I could ever machine quilt so perfectly. Beautiful work!

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I couldn't do that either. that is my embroidery machine

since i have not attempted a sitd yet you have given me some good pointers!

I have heard not to use the invisible thread on baby quilts, so not sure if this is for a baby or just a family quilt.

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Originally Posted by Illine Smith

I plan on using the invisible thread... This will be my first shot with that... Wish me luck!

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I have used a twin ( double ) needle (one shank two needles attached) and stitched with the ditch in the center and the stitching is on both sides so if it wavers it is not noticeable.. worked for me.. and looked good too. :)
The needles come in different widths between the needles and I think I used 6.0/100 or 4.0/100 it depends on the look you want.. also instead of stitching in the ditch you can just stipple or meander the whole quilt .
Good luck and have fun..
Judi

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Originally Posted by jcander

I have used a twin ( double ) needle (one shank two needles attached) and stitched with the ditch in the center and the stitching is on both sides so if it wavers it is not noticeable.. worked for me.. and looked good too. :)
The needles come in different widths between the needles and I think I used 6.0/100 or 4.0/100 it depends on the look you want.. also instead of stitching in the ditch you can just stipple or meander the whole quilt .
Good luck and have fun..
Judi

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Hadn't thought about double needles. Might try that, and it might be a great look to stipple with a double...gotta try that too! Thanks for the suggestion!

Patrice-
I love the way that looks. I've been trying decorative stitches this time too....what type of thread did you use? I tried it with wool, which looks nice, but although the color was great on the front, it wasn't on the back.
Syndi

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Patrice-
I love the way that looks. I've been trying decorative stitches this time too....what type of thread did you use? I tried it with wool, which looks nice, but although the color was great on the front, it wasn't on the back.
Syndi

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I used 100 percent cotton