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Thanks for asking this question I am about ready to machine quilt for the first time
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My method seems contrary to others - I stitch all around the outside and work in toward the middle when I machine quilt and when I hand quilt, I either quilt as I go or start in the middle and work out. It works out fine because I'm meticulous about having the stuff squared and basted properly before I start. My first few attempts to work the other way ended in puckers.
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I agree. I have done alot of FMQ and I always start in the middle, even on borders. Have fun.
Originally Posted by mpeters1200
If you are going to stipple, that will be FMQ and require feed dogs down and the darning foot.
If you are going to stitch in the ditch, it'll be a walking foot. No matter which way you decide to quilt it, it is best if you start in the middle and work your way out. What I have done on some D9Ps is SID around the whole D9P block creating a little grid on the back, then I went back over it with the darning foot and stippled and doodled in one block at a time. It was pretty fun. |
don't forget the wonderful serpentine stitch for SID. you just float over the seam & it goes super fast. no worry about getting right in the ditch. I use this for utility quilts and charity quilts.
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I actually did an X in each box, so it comes out like a grid, really
turned out nice. |
I just finished a D9P, crib size.. SID would let you sew for long runs without stopping. Unfortunately I started, and continued sewing 1/4 in on all the blocks. That left me with 4 threads to tie and bury for each block. Not good idea. Then in the center of the large blocks I freehanded a star--more threads to tie and bury. Thank goodness it is only crib size. I'd SID if i were to do it again.
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Thank you all for the info. I have tried but get too many puckers on the back. So, I hand quilt. Now I'll try again using your suggestions.
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I did the diagonal thing on mine. I started in one corner until I got to an edge, turned the quilt 90 degrees and just kept going.
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A friend hand tacked her D9P and it looked good. I am sorry I did not take a picture of it.
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