Originally Posted by
joe'smom
When you say the design is distorted, do you mean the FMQ design? I think the SITD is usually done first.
I haven't done SITD when using an allover design. It seems like it would ruin the effect of the allover FMQ design on the quilt back.
I just bought some wash away thread for the purpose of SITD with it first, then doing an overall FMQ with regular thread. The theory being the washaway will dissolve in the first washing and will no longer be visible, after it has done its job. You only need to use the washaway in one area: The top or bottom thread.