it's my opinion,and it is shared by many, that stitch in the ditch is rather difficult. stitch in the "vicinity of the" ditch is much easier. i used to do some stitching while looking for the ditch. then i realised-- if you're meandering all over looking for the darn ditch, YOU ARE FMQ_ing!! TA DA!!! much easier and you don't need the danged ditch any more! lol, but really!!