Originally Posted by RedGarnet222

Funny that is what my pin tuck or cording foot looks like on the bernina. The grooves keep you in line or handle the cording to stitch down.

I was just thinking that last night, it would be great to tack down all that bulk. I think it would be harder to keep the stitching straight though.

I think that form should follow function in my own opinion. Why not stitch on the side with the seams? Other than the fact that there is a lot more fabric to deal with, it would almost encase the raw edges, tack down the bulk and also give a security seam to keep the quilt in tack if there was a popped piecing seam.

I agree, and a point I've tried to make is that I just accepted whatever I was taught in my first class and didn't really think about it. Since then I've tried many different ways of doing it. I learn a lot on this board!

But, it is so true that it is the maker's choice what she does with her quilt. I love creative choice.