Which stitch?
10-24-2012, 01:22 PM
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Jamie, I find meandering easier than SITD. Just think of large puzzle pieces. Practice on any surface with the index finger of your writing hand first. A dry erase board is nice, too, so you can trace your puzzle design over and over until it feels comfortable to you. I think the curves will look good with the straight lines in your pattern.
10-24-2012, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by lap quilter
Welcome to QB! Very nice quilt. How about a combination...stitch in the ditch along the cross hatches, and a simple flower design in each square? Please post a pic when you're done. 
10-24-2012, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Stitchnripper
Great looking quilt!! Have you ever stippled? If not, you can make some practice sandwiches and see if you like it. Stitch in the ditch is a good option too.
10-24-2012, 02:38 PM
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Forgot to menthion, there are "stitch in the sitch' feet for most sewing machines. they make doing it accurately so much easier. Does your machine have one or can you get one? I love mine for my pfaff
10-24-2012, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
That's what I was thinking too. Stippling could make the quilt stiff but only SID may not secure all of the cross-seams inside the squares. I'd go for the best of both worlds. It's pretty!
10-24-2012, 02:40 PM
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I would either stipple or stitch NOT in the ditch, lol. I've always found stitching IN the ditch to be very difficult, so I'd recommend a straight stitch 1/4" out from the seams, like this: (scroll down to the 3rd picture for a close-up)
http://www.redpepperquilts.com/2012/...ume-quilt.html
http://www.redpepperquilts.com/2012/...ume-quilt.html
10-24-2012, 03:17 PM
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Hi JamieC, and welcome to the wonderful world of quilting! You're in for a lot of fun that will last a lifetime. I had bookmarked this thread http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...g-t177072.html a while ago to help me with my meandering. I also quilt on my small machine, and usually meander.
Your quilt is wonderful! Please show us when it's finished.
Your quilt is wonderful! Please show us when it's finished.
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