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Stitch-in-the-Ditch
One way to hold the quilt top, batting and back all together is using
the ”Stitch-in-the-Ditch” method of quilting. Stitching-in-the-ditch
means stitching in the seams in the quilt blocks.
• Set your sewing machine with a straight stitch (no. 1), stitch length
2.5mm, center needle position and the IDT engaged. Use the
optional narrow edge foot or the optional Stitch-in-ditch foot for
optimal guiding.
• Prepare your quilt by pin basting 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 stitch in.
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 looks the way you want before
you start quilting your piece.
Tying the Quilt
Tying a quilt is another very simple and beatutiful way to hold the
quilt top, batting and back together. Previously done by hand, your
sewing machine has great decorative stitches that will “tie” your quilt
with ease.
• Choose a decorative stitch that is a forward moving stitch, such as
193 or 265.
• Set up your sewing machine as explained in the display info.
• Prepare your quilt by pin basting 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).
• Engage the single stitch function for one stitch. Now sew this stitch
every 3 – 4” (7 – 10 cm) all over the quilt. Again plan your stitch
placement so that there is a nice pattern on the front and the back.
Your machine will stitch one complete stitch, tie-off and raise the
presser foot so you can easily move your quilt from location to
location.
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