Click on the image below to read the whole issue FREE online. That means that you may have to shift the work forward or back to make that happen. Lightweight, matching color thread for stitch in the ditch Best Thread for Stitch in the Ditch Quilting. It’s up to you how you where you want to take it!  I know – it’s true. I also try to press to be consistent and I think that’s what happened here. I simply *love* using the programmed decorative stitches on my sewing machine as a way to embellish my sewing projects and also for functional purposes. If you use inferior products, your results will be inferior as well. Since the thread was already on the Designer Topaz 50, I decided to forge ahead and top stitch the handles. eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'creative_cloth_studio_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_1',110,'0','0'])); 3. Regardless of whether you are free motion or ditch quilting, you'll need to anchor your stitches at the beginning and end of a line. Matching threads (and this one was variegated as well) are a quilter’s best friend. GASP! Using the Dual Feed foot for Stitch in the Ditch. In the photo below, the left side is the panel that hasn’t been quilted yet, while the right side (folded on top of the other bag panel) has been quilted. See how that thread blends right in and provides a lot of texture on the right-hand side? The flange in the center of the foot keeps the stitches aligned perfectly with the seam or marked line. Time sure flies when you’re having fun and I had loads of fun this week. A 5- to 6-mm width is sufficient for most stitches where you’re overcasting the raw edge, blind hemming, or making buttonholes. With a specially crafted centre position metal bar which guides the stitch precisely along the seam, the Ditch Quilting Foot comes in handy for patchwork and seaming. When you stitch in the ditch, you want to stitch on the valley side of the seam allowance. I want the zags to go to the right. 1. When you stitch in the ditch, you want to stitch on the valley side of the seam allowance. Elaine’s Tech Tips column (originally published in A Needle Pulling Thread magazine) is now available online in e-book format at QUILTsocial.com. Thanks Linda. AcuFeed Ditch Quilting Foot Part No. Deal of the Day * ARRIVALS 2020 MONTHLY. You could also stitch in the ditch – or near the ditch – using a decorative stitch. Today, I’m going to show you a few things that I did with the Designer Topaz 50. But, getting back to the free motion work on the side panels of my tote bag. Use decorative stitches to make delicate and contemporary machine lace that can be used for edging and trim. I know that I’m being super picky here, but if you look at the corners below, you’ll see that the one on the left is perfect while the one on the right has a teeny blip in it and it’s rounded. These samples are stitched on low loft cotton batting where the stitch in the ditch is less obvious than higher loft battings. Wow Linda I’ve been wondering how to incorporate all my fancy machine stitching into my crafts. Unlike the regular Singer Stitch in the Ditch Foot which has a single needle hole, this foot has a larger sewing hole width which allows it to accommodate wider stitch patterns. Seriously – STOP! When you press your seams to one side, there is a hill (the seam allowance part) and a valley (the side of the seam with no seam allowance). There were loads of tips and hopefully one or two of them were enough to inspire you to pick a small project and give it a whirl. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I’ll see if we can work it into a blog post for you. Stitches that are categorized as open are made of single stitches repeating to make a design or letters. Instead of using a straight stitch when stitching “in-the-ditch” on your quilts, try using a decorative stitch instead. Now, will I remember where this post is when I need it???? The Clear B Edge/Joining Foot guides decorative stitching over a seam, or marked line. Privacy Policy Bindings How can I purchase a dot stitch sewing machine. Copyright © www.Creative-Cloth-Studio.com A great post. A very useful addition to the sewing room when wanting a perfection straight "stitch in the ditch." Options: 9mm Models – SKU: 202087003 7mm Models – SKU: 200341002 I will caution … QUILTsocial was created for all quilters, beginners and experts alike, to empower them with the skills, techniques, and creativity required to make quilts that will be cherished forever. To stitch in the ditch is to sew in the 'well of the seam', right where two quilt fabrics join. Our goal is also to keep viewers abreast of new quilting products, and how to use them effectively to make quilting easier and enjoyable. You can also use a decorative stitch on the top of the tape. - Stitching in the ditch is most often accomplished by machine quilting with a walking foot, also called an even feed foot. On the other side of the white border, the seam is pressed to the blue (both seams are pressed in the direction of the bottom of the photo) so this time, the quilting stitch has to be on the white. Quilt Pattern is “Wild and Free” by Cut Loose Press Tips for Stitching in … Hi John, I’m sorry but I don’t know what sort of machine that is. Use one or multiple layers of Stitch & Ditch Paper Stabilizer for decorative stitching, stabilizing buttonholes, light open embroidery designs, quilt paper piecing and so much more. The Janome 7mm Ditch Quilting foot is a very useful addition to the sewing room when wanting a perfectly straight “stitch in the ditch”. I love the end result. Thank you for sharing this, Dawn! Bindings Instead of hand sewing the bindings on your quilts, a decorative stitch can be a super quick and interesting way to sew down your bindings. many thanks I really enjoy reading your posts – so inspiring. I do NOT suggest that you pivot your work when doing stitch in the ditch. This post may contain affiliate links. Hopefully, you’ve picked up some great tips along the way including those from yesterday when we talked about how to improve your free motion work. Very good post. My motto now is press to eliminate bulk and if that means pressing towards the light – then I press towards the light fabric. I loaded the WonderFil’s FabuLux thread on the top, used the InvisaFil in the bobbin. I do want to show you that once you’ve mastered the basic techniques, then it’s OK to experiment and do what suits you! Couching Ditch Quilting Foot Part No. I attached the Dual Feed foot and used one of the Interchangeable Feet. Partially because I’m lazy, but I do press all the layers well with a steam iron (front and back – very carefully). Stitching in the ditch is stitching along the seams of a quilt, either with hand quilting, with a walking foot or even with a free-motion quilting foot. It doesn’t really matter – you do what you think is best, but just remember some of those myths? I don’t need to see the stitches, I really just want to enhance the panel and do it fast! That brings to a close a fabulous week using the Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 50 for some great quilting techniques. This example is sewn using a metallic thread to add a bit of glam and glitter. It adds such a dimension to the work rather than simply holding the layers of the quilt together. While I’ve seen people use a lot of different decorative stitches for this step, I like to use a blanket stitch (D:3) which is found in the D Menu – Quilt Stitches on the Sapphire 960Q. INSPIRA® Quilting Needles - Quilting needles have a special tapered point and light ballpoint to sew through layers and batting with ease. I changed the needle to a topstitch size 14, lowered the feed teeth, put on my quilting gloves and away I went. Stitching-in-the-ditch Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 50 with optional extension table. It has a flange right in the center of the foot. You can buy this kind of foot for most sewing machines for about $15 U.S. I love your use of decorative stitches for your ‘in the ditch’ quilting. Then I throw some straight pins in the project to keep things in place and lastly, I check and check and recheck after every seam to ensure that the back is still smooth in the area that I’m quilting. Great ideas! Barb Sackel shows us how to complete the Beginning Quilt Pattern. I could add more, but I’ve run out of time! Struggle no more! All the others are fantastic. 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