Sheree from Chicago - you talked about the 1/4" foot and quilting in the ditch. Have you tired using an edging foot or your blind hem foot for quilting in the ditch. It works like a charm flang in the center rides in the ditch and follows the seams. It is great. Some blind hem feet cna do the same thing.

I SECOND that suggestion. i like the blind hem foot best for ditch quilting because you can adjust the position of the flang.

I have to check that foot out for stiching in the ditch, which is one of my least favorite quilting because it is a pain to stay in the ditch. Off I go shopping. Thanks for the info :!:

jcizzard -

I'm fairly new at quilting, having made only three quilts so far, all paper peiced. I got into quilting four years ago after I had a lung removed due to lung cancer. I always wanted to accomplish making a quilt, and thought I better hurry up and do this. Recovery for me was Karen Stone's New York Beauty which was a big undertaking for someone who had never quilted, but it got me through a very difficult time. I worked on it for most of my waking hours, worried I would not have enough time to finish it. Well, that was four years ago, and I am now on my third quilt!

I really enjoy this quilting website, and have learned so much. Thank you for the info on additional feet that can be used for quilting in the ditch. I appreciate everyone sharing their knowledge!

Sheree

well Sheree we are certainly glad to have you here and are looking forward to seeing your quilts, now and 10 or so years from now. congratulations!

Thank you!

Sheree, it would be fun to see your New York Beauty quilt. If you can please attach a picture. It might give others who are ill or not some inspiration. Glad you made it and I agree this is a nice forum. I am off to show someone how to cut 5" squares using June Tailors Shape Cuts ruler. It is for our 5" trades at our quilt guild.