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smiles 01-16-2011 09:19 PM
Originally Posted by gale
Originally Posted by smiles
Originally Posted by Nana2Sew
No...... I use leaders and enders.
what is a leader & ender
You can read all about leaders and enders here. I use them but not the way she does, but someday I plan to cut all of my small scraps into squares and make something with mine.
Thanks for the info, new about that method but did not know it was called that. Learn something new here everyday.

QuiltswithConvicts 01-16-2011 09:53 PM
Only when that seam is not going to be crossed with another row of stitching.

katigirl 01-17-2011 12:30 AM
sounds like me :-D

hobbykat1955 01-17-2011 04:27 AM
I have no choice...my machine does it automatically with a fix stitch...

knlsmith 01-17-2011 04:29 AM
Originally Posted by ktbb
If I know that the seam I'm making will be stitched into another seam, then I don't backstitch. If the seam will be left open or I will be working with the block a lot before it's locked into another seam, I may backstitch. I usually chain stitch as Zebra2 does.
Exactly what I do too.

doowopddbop 01-17-2011 05:20 AM
Originally Posted by Zebra2
When piecing?? No. VERY rarely. I continuous chain as many pieces as I can. Goes faster!

Zebra2
Same here. Plus, backstitching adds bulk, takes time, and since every seam will be enclosed in another seam, border or binding, I rarely do it. My rare occasion is when I am doing set-in seams or mitered corners. Then, I start about one stitch from the starting point, backstitch into the correct position, then stitch out from there.

cheryl rearick 01-17-2011 10:59 AM
In sewing I was always taught you back stitch or tie threads on back side. :( My sister in law who owns a shop said no you do not have to. Well, when squaring up I find here and there thread was coming lose so I do back stitch.

Farm Quilter 01-17-2011 02:41 PM
Not when doing blocks, but ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS when putting on the borders...any seam that isn't going to be sewn over needs to be "locked" or when I put it on my LA it opens up and then I have a disaster!

dkabasketlady 01-17-2011 08:45 PM
Exactly like I do it too!
Originally Posted by knlsmith
Originally Posted by ktbb
If I know that the seam I'm making will be stitched into another seam, then I don't backstitch. If the seam will be left open or I will be working with the block a lot before it's locked into another seam, I may backstitch. I usually chain stitch as Zebra2 does.
Exactly what I do too.

kwendt 01-17-2011 10:43 PM
Originally Posted by Farm Quilter
Not when doing blocks, but ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS when putting on the borders...any seam that isn't going to be sewn over needs to be "locked" or when I put it on my LA it opens up and then I have a disaster!
VERY good to know.... thanks for mentioning it. I always appreciate it when someone clues me in on how to be considerate of my friends. I want my LA'er to be my friend (okay, well, she's my SIL!!!) but you get it.... lol.


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