Stitch in the ditch
07-25-2009, 04:37 PM
#51
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ok, i think i'm confused( not an unusual state for me). i didn't realize you could sid with a JF. Isn't it to be used with dogs down? did you go side to side or up and down? joanne, your work is gorgeous, I may have to give JF another try!
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07-25-2009, 07:56 PM
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I use SID because I have a guideline (seam) to sew down.
I have a shot at finishing the quilt because I am still too insecure to try other methods and I like the soft feel of a quilt that is not stiff from stippling.
Using the SID foot helps me stabilize the path (unless I drank more than 2 glasses of wine and the stitch is the "falling drunk along the ditch bank." :lol:)
Will I advance? Hopefully. Has anyone ever commented on the fact that their gift was "only" done with a SID? Never.
I have actually seen handquilting done in the ditch. Now THAT I don't understand.
I have a shot at finishing the quilt because I am still too insecure to try other methods and I like the soft feel of a quilt that is not stiff from stippling.
Using the SID foot helps me stabilize the path (unless I drank more than 2 glasses of wine and the stitch is the "falling drunk along the ditch bank." :lol:)
Will I advance? Hopefully. Has anyone ever commented on the fact that their gift was "only" done with a SID? Never.
I have actually seen handquilting done in the ditch. Now THAT I don't understand.
11-07-2010, 06:34 PM
#56
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What size needle is recommended doing stitch in the ditch? My walking foot kept jamming and so did my cotton thread. Could it be a worn or universal wrong size needle could cause it? What size needle should I use for a cotton top and bottom quilt with low loft batting? Thanks Pauline
11-07-2010, 07:22 PM
#57
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First you need to find out why is your walking foot jamming. Did you put
it properly? Check your user manual. For needle, I prefer to use Schmetz
90/14. If you haven't changed your needle on your machine for a while it's
probably a good idea to do so anyway. :D
it properly? Check your user manual. For needle, I prefer to use Schmetz
90/14. If you haven't changed your needle on your machine for a while it's
probably a good idea to do so anyway. :D
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