Locking threads in straight line quilting
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Locking threads in straight line quilting
I am having to do my own quilting now and have just done diagonal lines thru my blocks. I did 3-4 stitches at 0 stitch length (beginning and end) then did the regular stitches. Can I just cut my threads or do I have to knot and bury my threads. I'm trying to determine if that stitching at 0 secured my threads?
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you should be fine....if you want....instead of setting the stitch length to zero you could also set it really short...that way you don't get a knot at the end...each stitch will be just slightly ahead of the next....I have a Bernina which is fantastic for the setting stitch lengths but most machines will also work....
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Thanks for all the replies. My quilter has Parkinson's and can no longer do quilting. It is so sad. Have 2 small quilts and thought I could do the straight line quilting until I can figure something else out.
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you should be fine....if you want....instead of setting the stitch length to zero you could also set it really short...that way you don't get a knot at the end...each stitch will be just slightly ahead of the next....I have a Bernina which is fantastic for the setting stitch lengths but most machines will also work....
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She means the stitches will be teensy tiny, but won't be in the exact same spot, like they are when your machine is set to 0. If you take too many stitches at 0, the buildup can make a bump or knot. If you can set it at 1 or even 0.5, there will be less of a buildup. However, I think if you only take 3-4 stitches at 0 you'll be fine.
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You could add a drop of June Taylor's Fray Block. It has always disappeared when dry, leaves a soft hand and then I'm double sure the threads won't ravel. If you're hesitant, you could bring your threads to the back and try it there, or of course try it on a scrap.
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She means the stitches will be teensy tiny, but won't be in the exact same spot, like they are when your machine is set to 0. If you take too many stitches at 0, the buildup can make a bump or knot. If you can set it at 1 or even 0.5, there will be less of a buildup. However, I think if you only take 3-4 stitches at 0 you'll be fine.