sharon b

I could never get mine to stay in the "ditch" so I found a wavy stitch on my machine and I use that to go over the seams - that way if it isn't just right no one but me knows Be prepared to wrestle with the quilt - tug, pull , twist if you are using a machine with a small harp BUT I have never damaged any of mine and I usually win LOL

tesspug

My hardest problem is the weight of the quilt pulling it around. I think if you have an extension table or your machine is even with your table you will find it easier.

Boonedox

I've done Warm Wishes for little ones and I used a water soluble marker and marked an X in each block. I put my walking foot on and just sewed on the lines. It's easy and it gives the quilt another dimension. For me, sewing on the diagonal is more forgiving than trying to stay in the ditch. I jump out all the time. Good luck. I'll try to find a picture for you.

Boonedox

[ATTACH=CONFIG]415497[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]415498[/ATTACH]Here's a couple examples, hope that helps.

grammy of 6

Thanks so much. That is what I will do - love it. Love the frogs! What did you use for the binding?
I'll post a picture when it's done.

Boonedox

Glad you like it. I used a coordinating frog fabric on the back and binding. I look forward to seeing yours, have fun.

lclang

I find it difficult to SITD so I use a serpentine stitch on my machine. If it is off a thread or two you will never notice when it's done and it looks rather decorative too.

IBQUILTIN

All of these are great suggestions. I too have trouble with SITD, so now I call it SNTD (stitch near the ditch) and don't get too upset over it if it isn't perfect. My guys all say I'm already a Great Grandma, so why strive for perfection.

Diana Lea

Thanks IQ2 for the tip about gardening gloves.

michelleoc

When you practice before you start on your actual project, make a sandwich using the same fabrics that your project is. For example, cotton fabric, batting and minkee. Use the same things on the practice sandwich so you know that your tension is good. I use painter's tape quite often if I'm straight line stitching sideways on a quilt, like the examples that Boonedox gave. Both quilts are lovely, by the way!!