If you made her something can you send to me instead cause I know how hard it is to quilt... : ) Just kidding. I have done a few stitch in ditch. Tried meandering but pretty much ruined my quilt and all the work of making it. Have 2 in process now and if I am happy with them when done, I will pay to have quilted by someone else! Love your own art and ignore those who put you down. Life is too short!