[QUOTE=Teen;8058124]My neighbor uses a serger to piece quilt tops but that is too much bulk to me, in my opinion. I may be wrong...
I'm curious to know what use a serger is to a quilt maker. What do you use your serger for?
Elnan's answer:
Right now, my favorite and vintage serger is in the cursing spot on the table. I wanted to change the stitch length after having it on the same setting for several years. After wasting two days of trying to get a good stitch, I just quit, thinking I will go back to that in a day or two.
As for what do I use it for, In years past, I made a lot of clothing, but for the past 6 or more years, have only used it to finish edges of fabric before I wash the fabric. To learn to use the serger, I took several classes at a local Vocational technical college. While the rest of us grumbled and fiddled with settings, the instructor sat at her desk and turned out beautiful lingerie on her serger.
Regarding sewing a quilt on a serger, Quilt In a Day has several books on that subject. Kaye Wood also used a serger to make a quilt in one of her TV segments.
I have seldom used the fourth thread on my serger, usually just using the three thread setting. I do not believe the three thread would be sturdy enough for a quilt, but think the fourth thread would add that security.