Originally Posted by
joym
what a great friend you are...quilt is lovely. you can tack it with thread by setting the stitch width to zero and then going over and over in the same place. Anyway you do it, she will love it.
My machine has a tiny star motif stitch that I've used to tack quilts. This works well on quillows. Have also used the little circle meant to be used for eyelets. Also have set the zigzag to satin stitch and make a short (like 1/8") tack.
I love your idea for the top. She will cherish that quilt.