Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
I have often used the Serpentine stitch instead of trying to quilt in the ditch. Using it wasn't a problem at the county fair last year as I got a blue ribbon for this quilt. I had originally tried straight ditch quilting and had so much trouble with it that I ripped out several rows (on this quilt) and redid them with the Serpentine stitch. It's become one of my main design element stitches.
That looks very effective - must give it a go! As regards, stitch in the ditch, last night I did some using Bottom Line bobbin thread both top and bottom, because it was the only thread I had available in the colour I wanted. It worked very well, in that being so fine, it was just about invisible. Someone will probably tell me why it's not a good idea to use it on top, but I was pleased with the result.