Hey guys,
That's what I thought the decorative stitches were for. To be used!
Tonee White does primitive quilts with fusible applique and just kinda zig-zag's around the edges - not satin stitch - and it looks great.
Michelle Watts from Alburquerque, NM doesn't like to do hand embroidery - so she uses her triple stitch and it looks great.
Last week on Sewing with Nancy her guest did thread painting using 'distorted' fancy stitches and it looked great.
There is no such thing as cheating.
There is such a thing as being creative and inventive!
ali