All this heavy thinking was a result of wondering what stitch length people use when they are straight line quilting. I used a 3.7 on my last straight line stitched quilt shown here. I like the way it looks but wonder about it's durability. So I have been asking blog friends what they use. My unscientific poll reveals bloggers use anywhere from a 2.5 to a 4.1 stitch setting for straight line quilting. I suppose what you are quilting makes a difference...what kind of fabric, what kind of batting, what is the purpose of the piece, etc. I wonder if there is a 'quilt police' rule.
I am finally quilting some tops that have been waiting for a few months. Here is my Asian influenced quilt. I am using a 3.8 setting. What stitch lengths do you like to use for machine quilting?
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Thanks for the link. I remember the old style stitch length levers (the one on our machine went up and down and you tightened or loosened a little nut on the end if you wanted to move it lower) that had the 8, 10, 12, etc but never knew what the current machine numbers meant. It does make sense. I use a 3.0 length when straight line quilting (which is all I do) on my Janome 6600.
Thank you for writing this post as I've wanted to reading something about stitch length and quilting for awhile.
My Baby Lock sewing machine default is 2.0. That is what I have been using until my last quilt when I used a 2.5 setting. Even though I liked it, I will experiment using 3.0 on my next quilt. Then 3.5 on my quilt after that. Machines seem to be different. This way I'll figure out what my machine does that I like.
It's amazing what you learn on the internet. I did not know that!
I use 3.2 to 3.5 for my straight line quilting.
I usually use 3.0 for ditch quilting but I have been using 3.5 and 4.0 for the heavier threads with straight line quilting on my tablerunners. I would never use shorter than 3.0 except on a miniature quilt.
Hi, on my Bernina , with a walking foot, I use 3.5 stitch length, any shorter and it is too tight, and if using a heavier thread than the Gutterman, i.e. heavy cotton, would have it a little longer. Your lines look lovely. Cheers from Jean.
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