Originally Posted by
CatsWhiskers
I am very new to quilting. And sewing. I made a baby quilt a couple yrs ago, that was my first ever sewn project, and I am making a lap quilt at the moment. I sew the blocks together with machine, but sew in the ditch by hand. My problem with hand sewing is I cannot get a good small stitch, and it is by no means straight. :/
I think hand quilting in the ditch is hard to do. If you can quilt 1/4 inch outside the seam, you might find it easier. Small stitches and straightness will come with practice - the important part is that you enjoy what you are doing.
Janet