What stitch length do you use?
#12
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With the walking foot, I use the default stitch length on my machine (which is 2.5) because it usually takes me a few weeks to quilt a quilt. This way I don't have to remember to change the stitch length every time I sit down to quilt.
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thank heavens for post-it notes.......
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For straight stitching, I generally set my length at 2.5 or 3, depending on the thickness of thread. For thick thread, I might even go higher to 3.5 or 4.
When I FMQ, a lot depend on your sewing machines. Some require you to set the length to zero with the feed dogs down. Try what works best with your machine.
When I FMQ, a lot depend on your sewing machines. Some require you to set the length to zero with the feed dogs down. Try what works best with your machine.
#20
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I used to piece at 2.5, but recently have been going to 2.0. I don't want my thread to show through at the seam, especially if I'm piecing a dark fabric next to a light fabric. I'm making both tensions a bit tighter, too.
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