How to start/stop with machine quilting...
#11
When I have to make a start/stop in the center of the quilt, I leave the long tails mentioned in a number of responses. I also as often as possible start my quilting on the edge. This works for crosshatching and oh, so many other styles of quilting from free motion to feathers. My one hint is..... think ahead, plan ahead and then go for it!
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Thank you again for all the responses. I have finally mastered pulling the bobbin thread to the top which for some unknown reason had seemed so difficult at first, so now between that and the micro stitches, I think I may have found the method that works for me. I learn something new every time I read this wonderful newsletter.
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I make three stitches in place then use the auto thread cutter. The back has 1/4" thread ends which are easy to snip off down to the stitches. I've had quilts quilted this way in judged shows and no judge has ever said anything negative about it in the notes. Usually it's my binding corners. LOL
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