Thanks, ya'll. I use automated stitches on my bindings. My old Bernina only had 20 choices, so after 40 years of the same ones, I invested in a Bernette just for the additional stitches. It also programs alphabet, so I started sewing binding at lower right corner and stitched "by AUTUMN" before selecting a loop-de-loop stitch for the rest! Sometimes, I just use a serpentine stitch. It is a slow process, but I have patience, right!
I do, in fact, have my next pixel project kitted up. It is a Mandala Fish pattern that I purchased on Etsy.
I create blocks of 100 squares, then stitch the 10 rows of 10 pixels and stitch them together. With batiks, I don't even need to trim! At the end, I do fill in background with whole pieces.
But right now I am fixin' to sandwich my Surfer Girl applique. Gonna press the backing and start today. I used Steam a Seam2 for the project and boy, did it gunk up my needle and shred/break thread. YT said project needed more heat to properly melt glue, so I ironed it well. Still gunk. So, then I went to Singer Center to buy a super Teflon needle. Still, just stopped every few inches of satin stitching to wipe down needle. I hope quilting it will be better.
Last edited by aashley333; 04-17-2025 at 06:17 AM.