Tuesday Tip

In August, we are talking about machine quilting.  The hints from Taffy McLaughlin apply equally to straight and to free motion quilting.

If possible, set your machine in the needle down position. That means when you stop sewing, the needle stops down, in the quilt, holding it in place.  This will save you worlds of trouble and jerky stitch lines.

If your machine does not have a needle down setting, you can accomplish the same thing by manually turning the handwheel until the needle is securing the quilt.

Do this every time you stop sewing. Make it a habit. If you get up from your chair, it could be days before you return to your quilting.  With the machine needle holding it in place, your project will be waiting just as you left it.