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I set the stitch length to 0 so walking foot does not move for several stitches. That locks the stitches. As mentioned in a previous post it may not be good idea to use your walking foot in reverse. You may want to check with manufactur about that.
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I always start with 1.0 stitch length and go to 2.2 or 2.4. end again with 1.0.
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If the quilt is finished you could use dot the end with Fray check it works very well
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I will be referring to this often for future quilting.
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When you do this, and you are ending your stitching, do you bring the bobin thread up to the top?
Also, when you use this method, do you see the little knot formed when locking the thread and where you clip your threads on the top of the quilt?
Originally Posted by BeckyL
(Post 3453577)
When I SID or FMQ I first let the needle pierce the fabric, then holding the top thread pull the bobbin thread to the top, then take one or two stitches in that spot, that locks the thread in place. When I am ready to end the row I also take one or two stitches in the exact same spot, again locking the thread in place. I then cut the threads and don't have loose threads on the back.
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When I SID I start in the middle and work my way out so I always bring the bottom thread up, make a few short stitches then increase the stitch length and finish with a few short stitches. Then I bury all my threads. When you bring your thread up you don't get a big nest at the bottom.
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Originally Posted by emerald46
(Post 3453692)
I do exactly like BeckyL.
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you need to secure your stitches somehow-
some people back stitch- some people leave tails, knot them and bury them- some people staystitch (do a number of tiny stitches on each other at the beginning or end- what method you use is a personal choice- but some method is needed to keep your stitches from coming undone |
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