Originally Posted by
Neesie
Okay, what some of us are doing is called 'outline' quilting. Found this, on the web -
"A line of quilting that is stitched a uniform distance away from a fabric patch, applique piece or quilting motif. If you stopped with the first line of stitching, it is called outline quilting.
If you continue by stitching another line a uniform distance away from the first, you are now echo quilting. "
Thanks Neesie, I too am just learning! I appreciate the information. It turns out that I like outline stitching better than stitch-in-the-ditch, although I think stitch-in-the-ditch has a far better name!