Oh dear one, I'm going nuts trying to stitch in the ditch! I feel your frustration! I have a lovely, bright quilt top. Saw some pretty lime Minky (sp?) My trusted quilt shop person said I didn't need batting, just use Minky, stitch in the ditch to attach Minky to top. Sweet mother, I'm having a terrible time stitching straight. I use a walking foot, too. The lint/fuzz is for the birds! I'll bring it back to my quilt person for assistance. Stitch in the ditch isn't as easy as I thought.