I use the serpentine "S" looking stitch all the time. It's a good alternative for stitching in the ditch, especially if you have difficulty staying in the ditch. I also use it around the entire quilt when I am done quilting, prior to cutting off the extra fabric. It holds the edge of the fabric down perfectly so that it doesn't flip back when I'm putting the binding on. I find it much easier to bind when I do this.