Quilting a Ribbon Braid on a Sit-down Machine

A continuous quilting path is shown that is suitable for quilting any French Braid type quilt or, as shown here, a quilt made with award ribbons from years of dog shows. Initially I was skeptical of actually quilting the ribbons beyond stitching-in-the-ditch; however, talking about this quilt with a friend who had quilted something similar on her longarm assured me that it would work. I'm delighted with the outcome! Quilted on a Handiquilter Sweet Sixteen sit-down in an Insight table with built in stitch regulation. Threads used are both Superior Bottom Line 60 wt, lace white on top and silver in the bobbin.

[@melissamellinger6809]

Hi Ms Lizzie, once again you have come up with a unique guilting method That will work on any braided Table runners or quilts. Thank you for your demo.

[@maryanne2500]

I really love when you show your work on hq sweet six! What ruler foot are you using?

[@GypsyDreamerQuilts]

I replaced the original ruler foot for the Sure Foot, which is a little taller. Since adding it when I had the conversion kit installed so I could change feet easily, I haven't actually used any other foot!

[@cherylmcglothlen2358]

Do you have a video on making a pillow with the ribbons

[@GypsyDreamerQuilts]

I don't have a video on sewing with ribbons yet; however, I have plenty of ribbons left to make another project and will be sure to make a video when I get started! Stay tuned. :-)