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    Old 03-05-2016, 08:14 AM
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    What stitch length do you use when you are piecing a quilt? Thanks
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    Old 03-05-2016, 08:16 AM
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    I use 2.5 or 2 usually. I sew on a Pfaff.
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    Old 03-05-2016, 08:22 AM
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    Thank you!
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    Old 03-05-2016, 09:56 AM
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    I use the standard setting on my Bernina which is 2.25. Not sure what the measurement is.
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    depends on quilt for pp and bargello I use a 1.4-1.6 regular i use a 1.8-2
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    Old 03-05-2016, 10:17 AM
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    I use 2.0 on my Bernina.
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    Old 03-05-2016, 10:37 AM
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    1.4/1.6 if I plan to press the seam open or if foundation paper piecing. 1.8 if pressing seam to one side
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    Old 03-05-2016, 11:50 AM
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    My machine defaults to 2.5 and that is what I use unless it's for paper-piecing where I drop down to 1.8 or 2.
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    Old 03-05-2016, 01:28 PM
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    2.5 - unless I have a really good reason to change it, like I am zigzagging.
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    Old 03-05-2016, 02:25 PM
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    Usually a 2, but if I'm using small pieces I will make the stitches tighter.
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