What stitch should i use for quilting

The basic purpose of quilting is to provide warmth to the user, but quilt stitches are also used to create interest and beauty. They contribute to the design on the front of the quilt and on the backside. People have been stitching quilts by hand since medieval times and many still prefer to do so. There are also dedicated quilting sewing machines in addition to basic sewing machines that have quilt stitches built-in.

Although similar styles of stitches are used by hand and machine, those that are by hand are less precise and have a more custom appearance. Those made by hand are also farther apart.

The stray ends are trimmed off before pulling the knot through the top layer of fabric and to the back of the quilt. Follow the step-by-step tutorial on Craftsy here.

Again, without seeing it, I can't offer much more than that advice. I wish I was more help. Walking foot help! From the Editor: You are very welcome. Thank you for writing to share! Quilting with walking foot by: Julie My Pfaff has a built-in walking foot.

I've tried FMQ with it.. Fabric bunches up under the needle because it doesn't move, feeding down or up. Is the machine too old to do it? From the Editor: For free motion quilting you'd want a different foot. The feed dogs don't do ANY of the work in free motion quilting. YOU are the driver of the quilt and the motor for moving it. Check your instruction manual. I believe you'll find the correct foot and settings to use there. Thanks for All Information by: Joy Thank you for all the information learned on this site!

How to achieve "Mock Quilting," with a walking foot, making potholders using 30 weight thread Gutermann. And a 4. Can't wait to try. Not sure what makes up all five of the layers and how large the square potholder will be but I can play with it. And the invisible machine applique I will try. I threw away my last monofilament thread but will seek to find a newer type of monofilament than what I once used.

Thanks to all who contributed to this wealth of information. Joy From the Editor: Thank you for writing, Joy. You're quilting with gusto! And that trait alone will take you so very far! Happy Quilting! Thanks for the info by: Liz I thank you for this information. I am getting a book on walking foot patterns and this information will come in handy! From the Editor: Excellent plan, Liz!

The stitch length, stitch width and any decorative stitches you have on your machine are your friends. Then add in some yummy decorative threads and the walking-foot quilting world is your oyster.

Enjoy the adventure! Owner, LasVegasSewingInstruction. The thread used is 30 weight Gutermann. Preferred stitch length is 4. The look is attractive and easy. From the Editor: Thank you for sharing what's working for your students!

Keep up the good work I would call them slow, medium,and fast. When quilting with a walking foot, what is the best speed to use? From the Editor: The best speed is the one at which you have control over your project. The only way to know for sure is to test your thread, tension and speed on a practice quilt sandwich made from the same materials as your quilt. The other thing I've learned from my own experience is that different types of quilting i.

But control is the biggy. I hope this helps. Quilt stitches by: Debbie I just finished a table runner that I machine quilted. I used very small stitches and it definatly looked forced. Will never do that again. From the Editor: Hi Debbie!

Never say never If you are ever quilting with a very fine thread like a wt silk or monofilament, you may find that those smaller stitches look perfect. Usually the finer the thread the smaller the stitch you'll like. Quilt on! Very helpful! At present, I am completing a quilt for someone who is unable to do it themselves. I so want to do it well! Your information has given me more courage to complete it. Do you find yourself using only your straight stitch on your machine?

Elizabeth Stumbo shows you 5 useful stitches for sewing and quilting that you may not have tried! I'm Elizabeth and this video is brought to you by Baby Lock. Are you stuck in a straight stitch rut? Today, I'm going to share with you 5 useful Stitches for quilting and sewing. Our first stitch is a reinforcement stitch, or stay stitch. It's this little open circle button on the Crescendo. This stitch will sew three stitches in the same spot to lock your seam as opposed to a backstitch which adds an additional line of thread.

For character or decorative stitches when you press this button, the design will end with a full stitch instead of in the middle of your design. The next helpful stitch is a basting stitch. This is stitch number on the Crescendo.