I’m getting back to an “old” project and it involves machine applique. I’ll go into more detail of how I got to this point at another time. Today (well yesterday for some), I want to focus on the actual stitching of this applique. I did some test samples of the zigzag stitch I wanted to use. After the test, I started stitching. I could do a blanket/button hole stitch, but I’m taking the faster route with the zigzag. Back to stitching…

How do I remember what stitch width and length is the favorite for this project? I took a picture. I could write it down, but trying to reduce a piece of paper that might get misplaced. Ummmm, yes I’ve done this before and lost that little slip of paper. HA! Not this time, it is on my phone and now here on my blog so I can get back to it!

My thread choice is “Microquilter” by Superior Threads (no affiliate to Superior, just a fan!). I haven’t used this thread before and it was suggested my friend by Linda Gosselin. She uses it for micro quilting when she wants the thread to be non-descript. I thought it would be a good choice for stitching over several different blues and not have to change threads.

I found the tread almost disappeared on some of the fabrics and barely showed on others. Check out the two circles below.

And here is a closeup of the stitching. Hard to see!!

Tip #1 – Take a photo of the stitch you are using….especially if it not the default setting.

Tip #2 – Find a thread that disappears in your fabrics. Or if you want it to show, be bold and use a thread that contrasts.

in quilting,

Debbie