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ManiacQuilter2 09-05-2014 09:03 AM
Straight stitching is a good and easy way to start leaning how to quilt using your DSM. I would just start in the center and stitch in the ditch (where your seams are) from one side of the quilt to the other. Then you could go down the center of the wider chevrons if you felt it needed more quilting. Just be sure to have fun !!

Havplenty 09-05-2014 10:07 AM
Originally Posted by Boston1954 (Post 6874288)
You can get as fancy as you want. Get some parchment paper, and draw out whatever design you dream of, or find some free clipart online. I did that with some placemats I made a year or two ago. I found the shape of an apple that I liked and went to town!
Hmm this is an interesting technique. Filing this away especially for a mini I am working on.

solstice3 09-06-2014 02:39 AM
Great suggestions

Gannyrosie 09-06-2014 02:49 AM
You can also use tissue paper to draw on and sew over it. Love your design and fabric choices.

lclang 09-06-2014 04:26 AM
We all have those fancy stitches on our machines but use them rarely. They make very nice accent quilting when done on small projects.

romanojg 09-06-2014 04:41 AM
Originally Posted by Boston1954 (Post 6874520)
Oh yes, the paper comes of very easily. In fact, I look forward to it. I think it's fun. Be gentle though, and if you find that a tiny bit stays under the stitches from time to time, just get out the tweezers. Have fun.
If you shorten your stitches just a little, and then as you tear hold you finger along the stitch line it'll give it more support and it'll tear away easier. You can also use tissue paper to do the same thing. Its a great techinque especially for those of us who aren't so happy with our free style way of sewing designs. I need the template.


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