When you piece a top together, how many stitches per inch?
When you machine quilt, how many stitches per inch? |
It's all a personal preference. I piece between 10 and 12 spi. I'm still working up to the machine quilting:)
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For piecing I use 1.8-2.2 stitch length setting. There's a formula to convert that to stitches per inch, which formula I forget. For machine quilting I've been using 2.5 setting. Some of my machines have a stitch made to resemble hand quilting at either 10 or 12 stitches per inch. Just be aware for piecing, that it's hard(er) to pick out the 1.8!
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Thanks for asking. I have often wondered but never got around to asking.
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Good information....I appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by Maia B
For piecing I use 1.8-2.2 stitch length setting. There's a formula to convert that to stitches per inch, which formula I forget. For machine quilting I've been using 2.5 setting. Some of my machines have a stitch made to resemble hand quilting at either 10 or 12 stitches per inch. Just be aware for piecing, that it's hard(er) to pick out the 1.8!
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2.5 is the default on my Pfaff. It is fine unless it has be subcut after sewing the first seams, then I shorted it to around 2. I machine quilt usually at 12.
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Originally Posted by erstan947
(Post 2651474)
It's all a personal preference.
James |
2.2 is the default on my Janome. This refers to the stitch length being 2.2mm. There are 25mm in 1 inch. The 2.2 setting is approx 12 stitches per inch. 2.5 setting is 10 stitches per inch.
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Originally Posted by Manalto
(Post 7526188)
I was told it's more than just personal preference, and the number of stitches per inch balances strength and flexibility. Is this not right?
James |
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