Stitch In The Ditch; Antique Quilt Stitches - Pfaff perfomance 2054 Manual

Stitch in the Ditch
One way to hold the quilt top, batting and backing all together
is using the stitch in the ditch method of quilting. Stitching in the
Ditch means following the seams in the quilt blocks.
Set your Pfaff performance 2054 with a Straight Stitch (1), stitch
length 2.5, Center needle position and the IDT engaged. Use the
optional narrow edge foot for optimal guiding.
Begin by pin basting your quilt through all layers with safety pins
—
starting from the middle of your quilt and working out. Place a
pin about every 6—8 inches (15
—
20 cm).
To begin quilting, start sewing from the middle of the quilt and
continue out. Starting from the middle and sewing out will help
keep layers in place. Plan which seams you will actually follow. This
stitching will not only hold the quilt together it will also create the
pattern on the quilt back. You do not need to follow every seam
in the quilt, sew every 3 —4 inches to keep the quilt
in place. Of
course you can sew more to create a more decorative pattern for
the back.
Tip: Try using one of the Antique Applique quilt stitches (41 55) instead of the
straight stitch to add interest to your quilt, using monofilament thread on top.
change to a quilting or jeans needle when sewing through thick quilts. Test sew to
make sure your stitching is proper before you start quilting your piece.
Use stitch 41 to make your stitch in the ditch look hand sewn.
Antique Quilt Stitches
Beutiful Crazy Patch quilting was originally sewn by hand. This
hand stitched look can be accomplished faster and easier with the
Pfaff Antique quilt stitches.
•
Use invisible (monofilament) thread in the needle. Use a
contrast or matching polyester or cotton thread in the bobbin.
• Set the needle thread tension to 7-9.
• When you sew the stitch on the three layers of your quilt, you
should only see your bobbin thread. Create the stitch pattern
on top of the fabric. The intermediate stitch disappears and
thus produces a handstitched appearance. Adjust your needle
tension as needed to produce the desired effect.
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