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4.1.3 Stitch in the Ditch using Point_to_Point-Line
Quilting the Quilt - Which CS Feature To use
Phase 1 - Basting
Stitch in the Ditch using Point_to_Point-Line
Stitch_in_ditch (SID) is a technique where the stitch line follows the seam line
resulting in a virtually invisible stitching line. With practice, SID can be done exactly
on the seam line. Stitch_near_ditch (SND) is a technique where the stitch line is
very near, but not on the seam line. Both SID and SND use normal length stitches
and are not removed. They become part of the overall quilting design. Some quilters
prefer to do SID free-motion but CS offers another option.
Feature: Point To Point - Line
Point to point describes a CS process where a series of connected line segments
are positioned and stitched. Remember Dot-To-Dot coloring books? The same
concept applies. The quilter supplies the dots and CS stitches a perfect line between
each contiguous pair. Each ‘dot’ is identified by moving the sewing head to each
point (in order) and pressing the OK button. The spot where the needle would enter
the fabric is the ‘Dot’ or ‘point’.
Assumptions: The quilt is loaded, bobbin is full, machine is threaded, bobbins
wound, the speakers are on and the belts are engaged.
Tip: When the seam allowance is pressed toward one side it
becomes higher (thicker) than the other side. Doing SND on the
lower side of the seam allows the stitching to sink down and
disappear too.
Steps to follow:
1. Choose P2P-Line -
This is one of the choices presented when clicking on the black arrow to the right of
the P2P icon.
2. Click on the P2P icon -
A dialog box appears with options.
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