Decorative stitches on quilts??
#34
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I agree with everyone, go for it! I use decorative stitches a lot (love the serpentine stitch) and usually grab a scrap of the fabric and try it out and if it looks good I proceed. It is most important to have fun while quilting!
Last edited by T-Anne; 05-26-2012 at 07:08 AM.
#35
My first few quilts were made on an old Singer that didn't do a lot, but I could do sort of serpentine stitch if I made the stitches big and wide enough. I made several using that on the borders after I tied the centers. The quilts are still together... and they didn't look hokey at all! (IMHO)
Anita in Northfield, MN
Anita in Northfield, MN
#37
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I love the serpentine stitch. I use it a lot if I'm doing charity quilts and just stitch over the seams. It works really well because you don't have to stay right on the seam line. No one will know if you strayed a bit. Snd I think most machines will have a serpentine stitch if you fuss with the length, etc. Just once you get it right, record the settings!!
#38
Funny You should ask this. I have been thinking of using them as well. But, being the type person I am, I have been stitching out all of the built in stitches, about six inches of each design, onto fabric sample pages and numbering them. It is very hard to tell the size and design from the images that are so small on the card they provided.
I am just about half way through the built-ins on the bernina 440. Geez, I didn't realize how many were in that machine until I began this project! But, believe me. I was surprised at the size of some. And now I have them for later reference.
I am just about half way through the built-ins on the bernina 440. Geez, I didn't realize how many were in that machine until I began this project! But, believe me. I was surprised at the size of some. And now I have them for later reference.
Last edited by RedGarnet222; 05-26-2012 at 09:28 AM.
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