Old 03-24-2013, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by baslp View Post
I have just spent 3 hrs binding a quilt by machine. I am worn out trying to get a semi straight stitch . What are some decorative stitches people use other than the zig zag?
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Beth
I have used a checkerboard type stitch, a square of satin stitch on the quilt the a square on the binding, it is thread intensive but has held up well. I also use a meandering vine

I admit I usually turn the binding by hand because I enjoy that part of the process.

What is your next project??

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