machine quilting with decorative stitches
03-25-2010, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by kasmitty1
It's so funny you asked that. I just did a little playing around with some of my "fancy stitches". I also LOVE multi-colored thread, though it is pricey. But when you use it on contrasting colors, and use the decorative stitch, I think it looks cool.
03-25-2010, 02:34 PM
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To try this technique, you could make a 12" square pieced block, add the
batting/backing you prefer, then do the fancy stitches, leaving 1/2" space
on all sides. I would also do solid color backing so your stitch design is
on the back. Then to complete just do the method of stitching all blocks
together as shown in Georgia Bonesteel's book: Lap Quilting. Would
be beautiful on both sides!
batting/backing you prefer, then do the fancy stitches, leaving 1/2" space
on all sides. I would also do solid color backing so your stitch design is
on the back. Then to complete just do the method of stitching all blocks
together as shown in Georgia Bonesteel's book: Lap Quilting. Would
be beautiful on both sides!
03-25-2010, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by LindaM
I've done exactly this for a number of my quilts - rather than use 'stitch in the ditch' or free motion quilting, use the decorative stitches.
I use the walking foot so the layers feed evenly. My Janome has a locking stitch (or you can take a couple of stitches with zero stitch length).
The photo here shows a bit of the stitching on a wall quilt (a monochrome quilt for guild challenge)
Cheers,
Linda
I use the walking foot so the layers feed evenly. My Janome has a locking stitch (or you can take a couple of stitches with zero stitch length).
The photo here shows a bit of the stitching on a wall quilt (a monochrome quilt for guild challenge)
Cheers,
Linda
;)
03-25-2010, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by fabric=fun
I agree with all that's been said. My machine dealer likes to remind us frequently that 'you paid for all those stitches, its a good idea to try them and use them.'
I do use them for quilting through all layers. Recently through the top and batting on part of the wall hanging with the more closed and complex stitches and then more simple ones through all layers for the rest to complete the quilting part.
I also have sample strips of the decorative stitches - it really inspires you to use them more often and they are so much more appealing than the line drawing you see on the stitch guide.
I do use them for quilting through all layers. Recently through the top and batting on part of the wall hanging with the more closed and complex stitches and then more simple ones through all layers for the rest to complete the quilting part.
I also have sample strips of the decorative stitches - it really inspires you to use them more often and they are so much more appealing than the line drawing you see on the stitch guide.
looked great, and no one could tell if i was in the ditch, around the ditch, out of the ditch....
03-25-2010, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Gramof6
Kasmitty your stitching looks fabulous! Don't you just love Superior thread? Thanks to you, now I will go raid DH's LA thread. LOL
I do have a stupid question: When using decorative stitching on your machines, how do you lock the stitches in at the end? I have a Bernina but have never used any of these decorative stitches. If I can learn how to lock in the stitches, that will sure change thanks to this topic!
I do have a stupid question: When using decorative stitching on your machines, how do you lock the stitches in at the end? I have a Bernina but have never used any of these decorative stitches. If I can learn how to lock in the stitches, that will sure change thanks to this topic!
03-25-2010, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JoyjoyMarie
Last year when I got my Janome6600 I was playing around with some little quilts, and I used the decorative stitches on several quilts, and was very pleased with the results, even though they were not "quilt show quality". (I was improvising, and didn't always turn corners well, or have everything even, but the end results are fine if you blur your eyes :-) I'll attach some photos to show the results. I don't have a closeup of the last one, but I used the forget me not stitch around the Irish Chain, and it ends up looking like lace from a distance.
03-25-2010, 02:40 PM
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I have used a few fancy stitches on some minis. I like the way it looks. Do a practice/play piece, its ok it is how we learn. Experiment and have fun. No rules except the ones you impart on yourself.
03-25-2010, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bstanbro
I have used a little round star-looking stitch for tieing my quilts.
03-25-2010, 03:42 PM
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I sure do on a few baby quilts i have made i do them on the binding and i stitch in the ditch with a pretty design cross stitch i use with a twin needle two colors of thread i have doen to pick up more color to dress it up. ph too pn quilted place mats and napkins on the edges too tooo i use a twin needle two colors of thread looks so pretty.
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