Who is using decorative stitches?
#51
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I tried my first one recently and went with no batting. It is fine, but if I did it again I'd put in a really light batting but I like that squish factor Also to consider is my fleece was very dark and while it didn't show through my front, it would have with a lighter top. It was easy to work with, I did an all over clam shell with about a 6" repeat.
#52
Yes Judykay I do not use batting, just the top and the fleece, then I bind by machine. I make mainly comfort quilts and they need to be light weight and washable.
#53
P.S. Wow! That laser on that machine is fantastic. I didn't know something like even existed on machines.
https://quiltsocial.com/machine-quil...entine-stitch/
#54
Serpintine stitch
What is a Serpentine Stitch?
https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f...ml#post6980266
Here's the Serpentine stitch
rvsfan, Carol in WI has used stitch #77 per
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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#55
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on my Elna Quilt Pro Queen, I've used the decorative stitches finishing the binding, especially on children's quilts; fusible applique (blanket, zig-zag, etc); on tote bags; when doing machine crazy quilting; and most recently a wide zig-zag to finish my tuffet stool
#56
I have used them on finishing bindings especially if the quilt is going to be used and washed a lot. I use my alphabet stitches to create my quilt labels and have occasionally used them in sashings. One of these days I am going to make a crazy quilt so anticipate using them but for the most part my machine has way more options than I will ever use.
#57
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I believe you can. I use fleece too sometimes- as both backing and batting rolled into one. You only have to baste 2 layers this way and it's really lightweight. Which can also mean a little thinner and therefore easier to quilt.
#59
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I will be making my DGD a Dirndl and imagine I will use some decorative stitches to embellish the edge of the skirt and/or the apron.
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