Quilting; Stitch-In-The-Ditch - Husqvarna Viking Mega Quilter User Manual

Quilting

Quilting is a traditional technique. A quilt consists of three layers, two layers of fabric
with a layer of batting sandwiched between.

Stitch-in-the-Ditch

One way to hold the quilt top, batting and
backing together is using the "Stitch-in-the-
Ditch" method of quilting. Stitching-in-the-
ditch means stitching in the seams in the
quilt blocks.
• Prepare your quilt by pin basting
through all layers with safety pins –
starting from the center of your quilt
and working outward. Place a pin about
every 6 – 8 inches (15–20 cm).
• To begin quilting, start sewing from the
middle of the quilt and continue sewing
outward. Starting from the center and
sewing outward will help keep layers in
place. Plan which seams you will actually
stitch in. 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.
Note: Always test sew on scrap fabric before starting
to sew to make sure your stitching is balanced before
you start quilting your piece.
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