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How to Stitch in the Ditch for Quilting that Pops in 2025 | Quilting stitch patterns, Sewing machine quilting, Quilt stitching

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!

Stitch in the Ditch Quilting Tutorial

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.

How to Stitch in the Ditch for Quilting that Pops

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!

10 Top Tips For Stitching in the Ditch | Quilting tips, Sewing tutorials, Quilt stitching

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…

Thread. Color. Imagination.: Stitching OVER the Ditch | Machine quilting patterns, Quilting stitch patterns, Quilting designs patterns

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…

Learn how to use a walking foot and stitch in the ditch with Rob! Appell of Man Sewing | Sewing, Sewing tutorials, Walking foot quilting

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…

Quilting for Beginners – The Easiest Quilt Ever – Step-by-Step Tutorial | Beginner quilt patterns, Quilt sewing patterns, Easy quilts

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…

630 reactions · 69 comments | Sometimes I stitch in the ditch first, sometimes I save it for last—there’s r… in 2025 | Freemotion quilting, Quilting videos, Quilting rulers

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...

Minoru Sew-Along #15: Stitching in the Ditch | Sewaholic | Stitch, Sewing, Sewing patterns

Today we’ll do a quick sewing step: stitch in the ditch of our collar and neckline seam. I remember mentioning stitch-in-the-ditch a while back and it was a new term to many of you! Have you heard the term ‘stitch in the ditch’ before? It’s not that common in sewing patterns, which tend to favor …

Learn How to Use an Edge Stitch Foot | Sewing hacks, Sewing, Sewing machine feet

Ever wonder how sewists get perfect topstitching. The secret is to use an Edge Stitch Foot. Learn the secrets to better sewing with this amazing presser foot.

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