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03-17-2010, 05:32 PM

#21

renee765

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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?

03-17-2010, 06:49 PM

#22

littlehud

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Originally Posted by MadQuilter

I forogt to tell you that I don't relly SID - I MAD (meander around the ditch) lol. If I have more than one glass of wine, it is FID (fall in ditch).

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

03-17-2010, 08:50 PM

#23

zz-pd

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sorry cant help.

03-17-2010, 10:58 PM

#24

bodie358

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MadQuilter

I forogt to tell you that I don't relly SID - I MAD (meander around the ditch) lol. If I have more than one glass of wine, it is FID (fall in ditch).

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

03-18-2010, 06:02 AM

#25

Oklahoma Suzie

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Originally Posted by Magoo

I might try the 1/8 method. I like the look of an outline. Thanks, all the suggestions are good.

this way does look great.

03-18-2010, 07:45 AM

#26

grammypatty7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Magoo

Is there a super secret method of using stitch in the ditch and not have it look like I dozed off and ran off the road? Appreciate any thoughts.

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.

03-18-2010, 08:52 AM

#27

sbanks156

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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.

03-18-2010, 08:54 AM

#28

sbanks156

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Originally Posted by renee765

It's patent time!

03-18-2010, 12:05 PM

#29

quiltmom04

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Magoo

Thank you one and all for your suggestions. You've given me wonderful information :D

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

03-18-2010, 01:11 PM

#30

QUILTEMS

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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.