Originally Posted by
quilterpurpledog
An important aspect of stitching in the ditch is stabilizing each square (or other recognizable unit) so that you can concentrate on each square as you do the free motion design quilting. You can work on each square independently if you have stitched in the ditch. It also prevents tucks on the back because of the control you have created on the front. I like to use my walking foot to STID. Lots of practice helps. Creating small projects helps with the control issues. Then, make larger ones as your skill increases.
This is exactly why I Stitch in the Ditch.
I took the same Craftsy class mentioned, and I LIKE the look and will continue to stitch in 'every stinkin' stitch.'
I just saw a website about an hour ago that the longarm quilter stitched a few threads from the exact seam. Though the work is beautiful, I do not like the look of her stitching in the ditch.
Just personal preference. (Isn't her work beautiful though?)
http://www.suzanneearley.net/2014/01...tion-quilting/