But the directions say to.....
02-02-2011, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by majormom
Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Originally Posted by Candace
Follow the directions for the pattern.
You will not have problems doing SITD over pressed open seams. Your needle will not cut the threads.
02-02-2011, 09:31 AM
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I have SITD over open seams and no problems so far. Again I reiterate that I only use quality batting, fabric and thread. :-D This includes my son's bed quilt which is washed many times, used to play tents etc... :-D
02-02-2011, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by LucyInTheSky
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by majormom
Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Originally Posted by Candace
Follow the directions for the pattern.
You will not have problems doing SITD over pressed open seams. Your needle will not cut the threads.
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02-02-2011, 09:48 AM
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Whenever I do a pattern for the first time, I follow the directions exactly. So do a practice block. But, I agree, that the reason is probably to reduce bulk.
If you are worried about the seams, backstitch at the beginning and ending of each seam so your stitches stay tight. I saw Fons and Porter the other day where Maryanne and Mary were demonstrating how to begin sewing two to three stitches, then turning the piece around to do the seam, then ending it the same way by turning the piece around and stitching two to three stitches. It keeps the stitches tight on the end.
(They were demonstrating on a Babylock. When in quilting mode, Babylocks don't back stitch but stitch in place. You have to switch to sewing mode and then it will backstitch. So, I guess it was just easier for them to turn the fabric around.)
If you are worried about the seams, backstitch at the beginning and ending of each seam so your stitches stay tight. I saw Fons and Porter the other day where Maryanne and Mary were demonstrating how to begin sewing two to three stitches, then turning the piece around to do the seam, then ending it the same way by turning the piece around and stitching two to three stitches. It keeps the stitches tight on the end.
(They were demonstrating on a Babylock. When in quilting mode, Babylocks don't back stitch but stitch in place. You have to switch to sewing mode and then it will backstitch. So, I guess it was just easier for them to turn the fabric around.)
02-02-2011, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by AlienQuilter
Whenever I do a pattern for the first time, I follow the directions exactly. So do a practice block. But, I agree, that the reason is probably to reduce bulk.
If you are worried about the seams, backstitch at the beginning and ending of each seam so your stitches stay tight. I saw Fons and Porter the other day where Maryanne and Mary were demonstrating how to begin sewing two to three stitches, then turning the piece around to do the seam, then ending it the same way by turning the piece around and stitching two to three stitches. It keeps the stitches tight on the end.
(They were demonstrating on a Babylock. When in quilting mode, Babylocks don't back stitch but stitch in place. You have to switch to sewing mode and then it will backstitch. So, I guess it was just easier for them to turn the fabric around.)
If you are worried about the seams, backstitch at the beginning and ending of each seam so your stitches stay tight. I saw Fons and Porter the other day where Maryanne and Mary were demonstrating how to begin sewing two to three stitches, then turning the piece around to do the seam, then ending it the same way by turning the piece around and stitching two to three stitches. It keeps the stitches tight on the end.
(They were demonstrating on a Babylock. When in quilting mode, Babylocks don't back stitch but stitch in place. You have to switch to sewing mode and then it will backstitch. So, I guess it was just easier for them to turn the fabric around.)
02-03-2011, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by k3n
You could shorten your stitch length slightly but I always press my seams open when making my kaleidoscope quilts with my normal stitch length and I've never had batting poking through. I think this advice comes from the days when everyone hand pieced...
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