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    Old 03-24-2012, 07:18 AM
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    SID can be very challenging for the challenged (like me!)
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    Old 03-24-2012, 07:38 AM
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    I avoid STID, too much turning of the quilt, I usually manage to miss the ditch. I prefer FMQ or grid quilting done with a walking foot.
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    Old 03-24-2012, 07:44 AM
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    I learned from one of my quilting books that you don't stitch right on the seam, you go right along the seam line, so I just figured it ment along side of not right on top. It seems useless sewing right on top of the seams. but ladies this is just my take on the directions. I am just a beginner.
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    Old 03-24-2012, 08:25 AM
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    Madquilter is right, when Eleanor Burns of Quilt In A Day does Stitch in the ditch, she pulls with both hands on either side of the seam an the stitch goes on the lower side, right next to the seam. that way when you let go, the fabric relaxes and the stitch doesn't show. no direct stitching over the threads in the seam at all.
    if that doesn't work for you, just stitch 1/4 or 1/8 away from the seams. make it easy on yourself. quilting is supposed to be fun!
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    Old 03-24-2012, 08:33 AM
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    I agree this is much easier, and usuallly looks better.
    Originally Posted by Jingle
    I do a 1/4" line from the seam if I do a straight stitch at all. Looks much neater to me. I usually just do a large stipple or meander.
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    Old 03-24-2012, 08:40 AM
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    Originally Posted by Prism99
    I found traditional machine SID too nerve-wracking. I use a serpentine stitch now. This makes a wavy line so that I only have to stay approximately in the seam line when I am using it. Small deviations do not show. I just use a regular metal zigzag foot for this (not an open-toe embroidery foot, as that allows too much fabric to gather near the needle). The end look is different, but I like it.

    Here is a link to some samples of serpentine stitch. The one I am using on my Bernina is closest to #19 in the photo. I adjusted the stitch width and length to make mine a little tighter wave:
    http://restisnotidleness.blogspot.co...-stitches.html

    Thank you for the link! Been beating myself up over SID ~ this is exactly what I've been needing!!
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    Old 03-24-2012, 08:45 AM
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    SID can be quite a challenge for sure! I usually do a little SID or preferably, stitch near the ditch, on large quilts to secure my quilt sandwich before I get down to all the FMQ details. I use my walking foot and a closely matching thread and just do the best I can.
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    Old 03-24-2012, 08:56 AM
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    Just keep sewing. Many of us want perfection 100% of the time. Unless it will be in a big Quilt show it will just be loved by the person receiving it.
    I wanted everything to be perfect 50 years ago. Now I just try to keep it enjoyable.
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    Old 03-24-2012, 09:15 AM
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    Hang in there!
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    Old 03-24-2012, 10:41 AM
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    When I do sitd I use a decorative stitch.....very forgiving of small mistakes. And these hold the quilt together better too.
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