Feed Dogs: Up or Down
Hi all!. My first quilt was completely hand sewn/quilted. Now I am ready to quilt my second quilt using my new sewing machine (Brother CS6000i I got after Christmas-$145.99 on Amazon). I have used the Elmer's glue technique for basting the layers - whoever thought of that is an absolute genius! I had flashbacks of kindergarten! Anyway, my questions are these....
I have a walking foot. If I use that do I keep the feed dogs up or down while sewing? Next question. I made a strip type top and want to basically stitch in the ditch using black thread (blacks/whites for strips) that will show through on the white backing....which I want. Can I use a zig-zag stitch for a little more decorative look with the walking foot?
thanks for any advice!