materialgrl

Okay some one please tell me how you are going around your leaves and blocks.I don't know what stitch to use I have tried several and want it to be small,or should I hand sew around them?

QuilterMomma

I use the blind hem stitch on my machine. I then decrease the bite on it to be much smaller. I like how fine it looks. To me it is a cross between a blanket stitch and a straight stitch. I learned it from Pam Clarke at Log Cabin Goods when it was open.

materialgrl

I am sorry,but which is the blind hem stitch,can you post a close up picture of your block.I have tried all the fancy buttons and made the zigzag smaller,but that is not quit right either.I have a janome,but use basicly for straight stitches

Karen

I like your blocks materialgirl, very nice choice of colors.
I think the stitch I use looks kinda like this LLLLLLL, thats really a sorta.

fabric_fancy

it should look something like this on the machine graphics

http://sewing.about.com/od/technique...neblindsti.htm


and here's a tute using it for applique


http://bunnyhill.blogspot.com/2009/0...eedle-and.html

Deb watkins

On the Janome, the stitch I use looks like a backwards E on the stitch selector. I shorten the length and widen the width. Do a couple of practice stitches to see what you like the best. I am so impressed with all the help being offered to our quilters!

materialgrl

Yes thank you so much for all the help.I had to shut down my computer last night,we had a terrible storm blow through.The tute was very helpful

QuilterMomma

thanks for picking up the slack for me when i tried to help. Was unable to reply back on my assist. Need to have my quilts at work to photo cause when i get home, I am off with the the kids and graduation time. On a Bernina 165, it is a number 8 in the regular category. Also on a Viking, I believe it is 8 or 9, haven't used my Viking a while so not positive. The Tute is perfect for instruction. Sorry not quick on the draw there magerialgirl.

Wholeheart Mom

Deb,

Could you please specify what you mean by address label? Is it just a piece of paper with our address, or do you actually need us to create a label through priority mail?

Deb watkins

Received marniata and Sew and Sew 2's blocks. Oh man, they are even prettier than I anticipated.