Originally Posted by
Tartan
If you just FMQ without SITD the sashing, you will distort the sashing. Do what works for you and what you are good at.
I don't think you can categorically say that will happen.
A lot of quilts are FMQd allover-edge-to-edge, and yet ... the sashing stays true and straight.
Yes it can get distorted. But not always.
A lot depends on how the sandwich is made and how the quilter "stresses" the sandwich while FMQing.
Originally Posted by
Janinem
Do you stitch in the ditch on every quilt? If so why? If not why? I haven't been doing so but then realized several post online talk about it and do.... I've made 5-6 quilts... now wondering..
Welcome to the QB, JanineM!
It's really a lot of personal preference in the look you want, and what works best for you.
For some, SITD is one of the hardest, as it can be tough to stay "in" the ditch.
For others, easy-peasy!
There is a technique the encourages SITD ESS (every stinking seam!) ... and then FMQing overtop.
Some like it, but for me, that is just way too much. Almost overkill!
Of course, than applies differently according to the patteren/design ... large? or small pieces?
If no-SITD is working for you ... then motor on with your own style!