A Quick Tip for Quilting Straight Lines
Notorious for beginning a project and then realizing “I really didn’t think this through,” I saw a beautiful vest in a catalog and I thought, “I can copy that vest right down to the quilting patterns.” Once again, my over confidence got the best of me. The quilted lines on the catalog vest were perfectly straight. The quilt lines matched at the shoulders and were spaced flawlessly. As an expert seamstress, I was confident this was not going to be a problem. Yeah, right!
How to Stitch in the Ditch for Quilting
If you've ever heard the term "stitch in the ditch" and had no idea what it meant, this post is for you! If you have a pattern that calls for stitching in the ditch and don't know how to do it, this post is for you! Click through for everything you need to know about how to stitch in the ditch!
Stitch in the Ditch Quilting
Stitch in the ditch quilting is a subtle way to quilt because the stitching is somewhat hidden. The stitching is done in the ‘ditches’ which are the seams between two pieces of fabric. Ashley Hough demonstrates how to do stitch in the ditch quilting and shows how to make it easier by using a special presser foot.
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