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    Old 05-13-2013, 03:06 PM
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    Hi!
    What stitch length do you use the most when SITD or doing any quilting with your walking foot?
    Thank you!
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    Old 05-13-2013, 03:16 PM
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    It varies, I increase the stitch length on a sample sandwich until I like the look. The thicker the sandwich, the longer the stitch length. I like the stitches to look the same as my 2.5 default fabric regular sewing stitching.
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    I use a larger stitch for SID. I just like the way it looks. I use a 4. most of the time. Sometimes I use a 4.5.

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    Old 05-13-2013, 04:50 PM
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    When I SID, my stitches are is about 1/8" or 3/16". When piecing it's shorter...maybe 1/16".
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    I set my machine for 2.5 for stitch in the ditch.
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    Old 05-13-2013, 06:35 PM
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    I set mine at 2.5 also. For sewing a quilt I use 2.0.
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    Old 05-14-2013, 08:43 AM
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    I use 3.5 for my stitch in the ditch!!!!!!
    Originally Posted by BirdyFeathers
    Hi!
    What stitch length do you use the most when SITD or doing any quilting with your walking foot?
    Thank you!
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    Old 05-14-2013, 01:42 PM
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    I use a 2.5 or occasionally a 3.0.
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