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I used to do a lot of garment sewing and used the decorative stitches extensively. I use them from time to time to decorate fabric to use in a quilt-obviously not large pieces. But, sometimes, they give just a special touch. I use the blind hem stitch a lot, the blanket stitch for applique as I prefer it to satin stitch. I wish I took more time to explore them more.
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I have granddaughters ages 3 & 5. It's amazing what a ribbon with a decorative stitch down the middle can become - reins for an imaginary horse (tried the cat first, but he finally revolted!) Barbie and self accessories, bookmarks, and of course clothes and quilts.
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You can do many things...just think outside the box. Use them instead of a quilt stitch, in rows an inch apart on solid fabric (either a repeat or sampler) (looks good on a table runner or a throw pillow), as an embellishment on blouse cuffs, a crazy quilt effect on scrappy quilts, on the yoke of a little girl’s dress (on white or pastel to make it look like a Strasbourg dress) on christening dresses or bibs, a wedding handkerchief..... just keep thinking
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Originally Posted by Cactus Stitchin
(Post 8203774)
Interesting that you should ask.....I recently found a book, Crocheted Laces and Edges by Cindy Losekamp, that shows how to use multiple decorative stitches to imitate the look of crochet work. (there is a book for each brand of machine) Previewing the information, the decorative stitches are sewn in rows so each attaches to the previous row and the author provides directions and machine settings for each stitch. I haven't tried it yet but it is coming up soon on my "try it" list.
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I have made crazy quilt blocks and used the decorative stitches on that. I have also taken classes on Crafty called Stupendous Stitching and have made wall hangings and fabric for purses, zippered pouches, etc...Also use the stitches for quilting on wall hangings.
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Originally Posted by magicmoonmusings
(Post 8203950)
Those 'Fold n Stitch Wreath' patterns look really nice when you sew down all the sides using fancy stitches. There's a nice example here, the blue and white one using a contrasting scallop stitch.
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Applique, crazy quilt ornaments, quilting, bindings, just for fun.
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
(Post 8203647)
I love my serpentine stitch for quilting my donation quilts
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Originally Posted by NZquilter
(Post 8204037)
I've used mine for decorative stitched borders on quilt labels, just for fun.
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I use my serpentine stitch for quilting and my decorative stitches on clothes and for applique.
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