Who is using decorative stitches?
#43
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I use the blanket stitch a lot for applique, the serpentine stitch to sandwich my charity quilts--that way, if you don't hit the corner exactly, it is very forgiving. When I am doing receiving blankets and burp clothes, I use different decorative stitches.
#45
Same here...blanket stitch, serpentine and I also use numbers and alphabet to make labels from time to time. Murphy’s Law...if my machine didn’t have them, I would surely end up needing them for something.
#46
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I also have the Pfaff EXpression 4.2 and have used stitch # 77 set at 5.0 and 16 to get what looks like a typical Serpentine stitch. You could also use stitch # 76 I think. BTW, my daughter lives in McKinney and my son lives in Melissa. I love going there to visit the quilt shops....and the kids too.
#47
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Decorative stitches
Ok guys, who is using decorative stitches (like the ones built into your sewing machine) and for what reason? I have never once used them and I’m so curious as to how I even would. Top stitching?? For quilting at all? A little bit of flair? What am I missing here? I was reading about Tula’s Bernina 770 with the extra decorative stitches and I’m thinking, “who is using these?!” I’d love to know everyone’s thoughts. And photos if you have...
#49
I also use my decorative stitches at times for quilting on my DSM. I love the serpentine stitch and a few others that I use the most. I back my quilts with fleece and often outline quilt the blocks using one of the decorative stitches.
#50
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Thanks for the idea, I never thought to back my quilts with fleece. Am I correct in thinking you eliminate the batting?
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