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Decorative Sewing
Stitch-in-the-Ditch
One way to hold the quilt top, batting and backing all together is using
the Stitch-in-the-Ditch method of quilting. Stitching-in-the-Ditch means
following the seams in the quilt blocks.
• Set your Pfaff creative 2134 with a straight stitch (no. 1), stitch
length 2.5, center needle position and the IDT engaged.
• Begin by pin basting your quilt through all layers with safety pins
– starting from the middle of your quilt and working out. Place a
pin about every 6 – 8 inches (15 – 20 cm).
• To begin quilting, start sewing from the middle of the quilt and
continue out. Starting from the middle and sewing out will help
keep layers in place. Plan which seams you will actually follow.
This stitching will not only hold the quilt together it will also
create the pattern on the quilt back. You do not need to follow
every seam in the quilt, sew every 3 – 4 inches to keep the quilt
in place. Of course you can sew more to create a more decorative
pattern for the back.
Change to a quilting or jeans needle when sewing through thick quilts.
Test sew to make sure your stitching is proper before you start quilting
your piece.
Tip: Use the Handlook Quilt Stitch (no 26) or one of the Antique Quilt
stitches No. 27-39 instead of the straight stitch to add interest to your quilt,
using monofi lament thread on top and colored thread in the bobbin. This
will make your stitch in the ditch look hand sewn (see picture).
Tip 2: Use the optional narrow edge foot for optimal guiding.
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