I finally figured out that stitching IN the ditch was actually stitching BESIDE the ditch, but I can't figure out which foot is best to use. Seems like the walking foot would be best since I am stitching several layers and sure don't want that backing to pucker. But the SID foot has that nifty little thing that spreads that seam open. Does anybody sell a Walking SID foot?

You are so funny. :lol: :lol: :lol:

sorry cant help.

You are too funny! I always look forward to seeing your avatar in a thread. I need to come hang out with you!

this way does look great.

I recently read on a web site and viewed a tutorial somewhere that someone on this board shared with us that
1. press those seams in one direction.
2. use a stitch in the ditch foot (my paff comes with a built in walking feature that works with my stich in the ditch foot and makes it so nice)
3. practice, practice, practice.

I'm just learning to machine quilt and my recent butterfly quilt which was shared on this group is machine stitch in the ditch with hand quilted detail butterflies. My first row of stitching wasn't great but dramatically improved as I went and I am getting more comfortable with it. If you can get a stitch in the ditch foot, I highly recommend them. I did't know there was such a thing until I joined a quilt chapter here. (self taught) Good luck.

What machines do you guys do all this SID on?

I have a HuskyStar and since I am selling my longarm I will be using it when I am not hand quilting.

Thinking about getting a Grace frame later on.

It's patent time!

I use an open toe foot to SID. It helps to see where I'm going.

Boy you all make me feel good. I thought I was the only one who had trouble with SID. I too have tried a stitch about 1/8 in. away from the ditch and have much better luck. Thanks all for your info.