#Meandering machine quilting patterns series

When stitching in a Grid you will cross your lines perpendicular. Similar to basic parallel lines you will stitch lines but space them at different width intervals. You then can use the edge of your presser foot, a walking foot guide bar, and even painters tape to use as a straight edge guide to stitch along. When quilting basic parallel lines you can choose any distance you would like to space your lines such as 1/2', 3/4', 1'. This is the technique I used for the Easy Pezzy Crib Quilt. Similar to stitch in the ditch you will quilt lines parallel to your seam lines, but use the edge of your presser foot, or a quilting bar to stitch 1/8' to 1/4' from the seam line on both sides of each seam. You will stitch in the seam lines of the quilt. Stitch in the ditch is a method of quilting that minimizes how much thread shows up on the top of the quilt. Here are some of the different straight line quilting methods. Straight line quilting is one of the easiest techniques to start with because the stitch length is determined by the machine and the only thing you have to do is guide the quilt in a straight line using a few different methods. I love the simple clean modern look of it. Straight Line Quilting is one of my favorite techniques. So let's talk about some of the different quilting methods before we begin. The first step before you begin quilting will be to decide and plan in which way you will be quilting. Quilting is the step in which you stitch all three of your quilt sandwich layers together. Click here to see all of the posts and learn more about the series.

#Meandering machine quilting patterns series

We are going through an in depth series which will teach you everything you need to know to establish a solid quilting foundation. Machine Quilting - Beginner's Quilting Tutorial Series This post is part of the Beginner's Quilting Tutorial Series.