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Earleen 06-12-2010 11:14 AM

I am going to use this method and am wondering if you use the regular stitch setting or do you elongate the stitches.
Looks more like hand quilting with longer stitches. :(

bearisgray 06-12-2010 11:42 AM

I've seen various stitch lengths.. Shorter, regular, and longer than usual.

Practice on a scrap to see how your machine behaves.

amma 06-12-2010 12:04 PM

I lenthen my stitches a bit, but that is my personal preference. It seems like the shorter the stitch, the more puckering you may have, especially after washing :D:D:D

quiltinghere 06-12-2010 12:47 PM

Do a test patch on scrap (backing, batting and top)

I used the default setting on my machine - never gave it a thought. I think it was 2.5.

Luckynumber7 06-12-2010 02:05 PM


Originally Posted by quiltinghere
I used the default setting on my machine - never gave it a thought. I think it was 2.5.

Me too!

Earleen 06-12-2010 02:26 PM

Thanks to all. have done samples just wanted to know what others do most :lol:

DebraK 06-12-2010 02:44 PM

I lengthen my stitches a bit as well. Seems less scrunchy or puckery to me. Also flows a little easier through the machine when I come to busy seams.

kwiltkrazy 06-12-2010 02:51 PM

I lengthen it to 3.0. That's what I find looks and feels the best.

978gray 06-12-2010 02:51 PM

I use longer stitches.

patricej 06-12-2010 02:52 PM

longer


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