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Stitch in the ditch quilting is a type of quilting that allows your fabric and piecing to be the main focus of your quilt. Ashley Hough explains how to make stitch in the ditch quilting easier by using a foot specifically designed for this method.

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If you're a quilter, you're probably familiar with the term "Stitch in the Ditch". This is a method of quilting where your quilt directly in the seam lines of your quilt. Quilters turn to it for two reasons - because it emphasizes the piecing, and because it often seems easier than other types of quilting. It can be done in straight or mostly straight lines with a walking foot and feed dogs. Another option similar to stitching in the ditch is to stitch OVER the ditch. Instead of stitching a…

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Want your quilting to look just as good as the professionals? Using stitch in the ditch might be what you are missing! Continue reading to find out how!

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Going by the number of views and comments my 10 Top Tips for a Bias Bound Neckline post received I thought another 10 Top Tips wouldn’t go unappreciated. This time I picked ‘stitching i…

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Quilting for Beginners - This is by far the easiest quilt you will ever make When you're making your very first quilt it can be a little overwhelming. Those quilt blocks can look quite complicated and knowing which tools are needed can be kind of confusing. Plus, the fancy free motion stitching on the top of the quilt, requires quite a bit of practice to get the hang of. And finally, there’s the binding...now that can be quite tricky when you are just starting out. But what if there was a…

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Stitch in the ditch is a style of machine quilting that simply follows the seam lines of the quilt top. The trouble is, all those layers of fabric and batting can really bog down the operation. My advice? Swap out your presser foot for a walking foot. The walking foot is like “4-wheel drive” for your machine. It gently guides the top layer of fabric in sync with the feed dogs, so everything stays smooth and properly sandwiched. Click HERE to learn how to stitch in the ditch with your walking…

Watch this tutorial for how to do an easy straight line quilt. You can definitely stitch in the ditch. But what happens if you've got big spaces between your seams and still want the straight line quilting look?

Watch this tutorial for how to do an easy straight line quilt. You can definitely stitch in the ditch. But what happens if you've got big spaces between your seams and still want the straight line quilting look? Misty stitches WAY outside the ditch on this great project. Be brave, build a grid, and get quilting! Follow Missouri Star Quilt Co. for more Beginning Quilting tutorials.

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Stitch in the ditch is a style of machine quilting that simply follows the seam lines of the quilt top. The trouble is, all those layers of fabric and batting can really bog down the operation. My advice? Swap out your presser foot for a walking foot. The walking foot is like “4-wheel drive” for your machine. It gently guides the top layer of fabric in sync with the feed dogs, so everything stays smooth and properly sandwiched. Click HERE to learn how to stitch in the ditch with your walking…

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Learn this essential and easy machine-quilting skill with the tutorial from NewQuilters.com. #stitchingintheditchtutorials, #stitchingintheditchquilting, #quiltingtutorials

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21K views · 115 reactions | A stitch in the ditch foot is my secret quilting power when it comes to machine binding. Get it here: https://quiltingcrafthub.com/products/edge-joining-stitch-in-the-ditch-sewing-machine-presser-foot The fin of the foot perfectly rides in the seam, and you move the needle to be as close as desired (basically invisible). Once set, you don’t need to watch anything except the seam as it presses against the foot. The needle will do its job without babysitting…

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Sometimes I stitch in the ditch first, sometimes I save it for last—there’s really no rule for me! On this heart block, I started by stitching in the...

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