I love watching your videos. You’re prepared and get right to the project! No camera messing, looking for items, or unnecessary chatting. You have a pleasant voice, give great explanations, and stay on point. 😊 THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I look for your videos when I need help, but I love all your great ideas and information!👍🏻
I used to sew when my kids were small . My MIL SHOWED me this stitch.( it was a like different than this) Your video shows it so clearly. 47 years later!!!!. Thanks so much!!
Thank you for this very detailed and clear explanation! Right before watching your video, I watched a different one on stitching in the ditch that left me with lots of questions. Your video answered them all.
This is the clearest explanation of stitch in the ditch, complete with visual closeups I have ever seen, and I have many quilting books. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! This is sure to help all quilters, new and experienced.
Very clear video thank you. I was going throw a sewing drawer looking for my stitch in the ditch foot just yesterday and came across the box my walking foot came in and wondered why I had kept the box. I’m now thinking perhaps there is another foot in it. I’m excited to go and have a look now, and then having a trial run. Thank you so much from a beginner quilter. ❤
Great explanation and demo. I wish I had seen this 4 years ago I did not think about the seams making the ditches now I know why my ditch stitches have never looked good. THANK YOU!!!
Excellent information? I love how you get right to the point and start teaching. I always learn something I didn't know and I was shocked to see that you could interchange feet with the walking foot. Yay to that. I will have to look in my foot collection to see if I have something similar. Thanks Laura! You're the best.
I so appreciate your videos, Laura. You explain so much in an easy to understand way - even for beginners like me. I have learnt tons just from watching you, even on topics, like dressmaking, that don't interest me just now. Thank you so much, and keep the great vids coming...you are such an inspiration...Tracy
Struggled with this stitch, on the verge of giving in when I found your video. Thank you so much Laura, had it mastered in minutes, am now a fan! Will be watching you from now on, thanks again, and greetings from Bonnie Scotland!
Thank you for the simple and very comprehensive explanation of the ditch, how to manage changes of side of ditch and where to sew first - a really super video.
Theresa Morgan -I always avoided it too because I’m terrible at staying on a straight line and it looked messy. Since I tried it with the #5 foot it made all the difference in the world!
I need to stitch in the ditch a paper pieced block and it really hard for me to tell the hill and the valley........your pink and grey fabric is super adorbs!
Thanks for this tutorial. It is very informative. I have done a lot of stitch in the ditch, and you have helped make me more accurate. Also, love the baby quilt you were working on. Any chance of getting the pattern and fabric information on it? Love your videos. Thanks!
Now I understand the principle, you explained this very well. Unfortunately I work on a vintage machine and I can’t get modern feet which fit it. Usually it’s great but I’ve just started to quilt. I’ve never stitched in the ditch and I have a limited range of feet. Any suggestions?
Hi Laura - what if my seams are ironed "open" and not pushed to one side? how do I do this? Also should we be doing this with the backing on? Love that you have a bernina I've learnt so much about my walking foot!
Laura, I have always sent my quilt tops to get quilted, but it is getting rather expensive and I would like to be able to quilt smaller items myself. I noticed you uses pins for this baby quilt but what sizes and brand of safety pins do you recommend when having to pin baste for larger items? I do have some arthritis in my hands and wondered if you ever used a pin fastener or is it not a real useful tool? Thank you for all of your wonderful tutorials. You have a great way of communicating process. Thanks "sew" very much:) Pam
Hello Laura, Thank you very much for your return message. I am asking what is the best brand of safety pins to purchase, for pin basting a quilt. I have seen a safety pin fastener that is supposed to make it easier on your hands to close the safety pins but not sure if it is one of the "can't live without items" I have not purchased these items but I am in the process of gathering things that will be need, to start quilting smaller quilts. Thank you for the tutorials you share with us. UA-cam is wonderful! Pamela Granger
I do use a good safety pin like this amzn.to/2kIhIsF it has a curve on it, which makes it easier to use. I do also have that tool amzn.to/2sDBlFN It is easier on the hands. You can also use a spoon! Try the spoon and see if makes a difference :) hope this helps!
Laura, Thank you for all of your wonderful tutorials. You have a great way of communicating process. I have always sent my quilt tops to get quilted, but it is getting rather expensive and I would like to be able to quilt smaller items myself. I noticed you uses pins for this baby quilt but what sizes and brand of safety pins do you recommend when having to pin baste for larger items? I do have some arthritis in my hands and wondered if you ever used a pin fastener or is it not a real useful tool? Thanks "sew" very much:) Pam
I do love to spray baste my quilts or use safety pins. I did use straight pins for this but I did get pocked a lot. And what do you mean a pin fastener!
Thank you for your help. This was the 1st time I was going to try "Stitch in the Ditch". My problem is, I already I ironed & lightly starched the back side of my rows open! I watched how to do this long time ago, to help the fabric lay flat. It looked like I shouldn't have ironed them open, to make a hill, on one side of the ditch. I'm going to hate ironing them back to one side. Can I still try "stitch in the ditch" with leaving them ironed open ? Or should I just Ditch it, & do it on the next quilt I make?
Never mind I read the comments from a year ago, where you said, "not to sew in the center because it will weaken the stitch. Instead sew 1/4 inch over, to sew on 2nd layer of fabric underneath. I saw that commented on twice, so I think that's right. If that's not right let me know.
You explain things so clearly and then show us what you mean, also. And you speak clearly and your tutorials are some of the very best. Thank you.
I love watching your videos. You’re prepared and get right to the project! No camera messing, looking for items, or unnecessary chatting. You have a pleasant voice, give great explanations, and stay on point. 😊 THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I look for your videos when I need help, but I love all your great ideas and information!👍🏻
I used to sew when my kids were small . My MIL SHOWED me this stitch.( it was a like different than this) Your video shows it so clearly. 47 years later!!!!. Thanks so much!!
As a new quilter thanks for explaining this clearly . Thanks heaps 😊
Thank you so much for your clear explanation. Watched other videos and no one explained so well.
Let's like this one back into every quilter's you tube feed! As usual, Lori explains things so well. I love the close-up views.
This lady right here has taught me so much about sewing.. I will continue watching her for a very long time...THanks so much..
Wow! Just found your video after hunting around. Thanks so much . That has helped a lot.
Oh wow- I’ve been quilting 20 years and I learned why my stitching strays off the ditch! Wonderful explanation.
Thank you for this very detailed and clear explanation! Right before watching your video, I watched a different one on stitching in the ditch that left me with lots of questions. Your video answered them all.
This is the clearest explanation of stitch in the ditch, complete with visual closeups I have ever seen, and I have many quilting books. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! This is sure to help all quilters, new and experienced.
Very clear video thank you.
I was going throw a sewing drawer looking for my stitch in the ditch foot just yesterday and came across the box my walking foot came in and wondered why I had kept the box. I’m now thinking perhaps there is another foot in it.
I’m excited to go and have a look now, and then having a trial run.
Thank you so much from a beginner quilter. ❤
You explained this technique better than I've heard before.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge of stitching in the ditch!
Great explanation and demo. I wish I had seen this 4 years ago I did not think about the seams making the ditches now I know why my ditch stitches have never looked good. THANK YOU!!!
This is the only video I've watched that explained and illustrated stitch-in-the-ditch clearly. Thank you SO very much!
Excellent information? I love how you get right to the point and start teaching. I always learn something I didn't know and I was shocked to see that you could interchange feet with the walking foot. Yay to that. I will have to look in my foot collection to see if I have something similar. Thanks Laura! You're the best.
Nice, easy to follow explanation, particularly with the use of the 2 alternative feet.
I so appreciate your videos, Laura. You explain so much in an easy to understand way - even for beginners like me. I have learnt tons just from watching you, even on topics, like dressmaking, that don't interest me just now. Thank you so much, and keep the great vids coming...you are such an inspiration...Tracy
thank you and thank you for watching
Thank you so much for the simple tutorial and explaining the feet!
I was watching a tv show where they were talking about stitch in the ditch and I wanted to know what it was. You explained it beautifully! Thank you
Very good explanation and example. You are an excellent teacher.
Thank you for the detailed information and demonstration on the presser feet
Struggled with this stitch, on the verge of giving in when I found your video. Thank you so much Laura, had it mastered in minutes, am now a fan! Will be watching you from now on, thanks again, and greetings from Bonnie Scotland!
My Viking has the stitch in the ditch foot attachment for the walking foot and it is great! Makes it so easy to do! So worth the price of the foot.
Laura you make it look so easy
Thank you for the simple and very comprehensive explanation of the ditch, how to manage changes of side of ditch and where to sew first - a really super video.
LOVE you laura😍😍it's because of you and only you why i start to quilt and i adore it .....thing you💐💐💐
so glad to hear, it is a great hobby thanks for watching
Thank you for your tips. Your so amazing. A wonderful teacher.
Tonya Baccus c
Love explanation of feet. New to sewing and their uses..now i understand why my foot wanted to slide run off..
Wow! I didn't know you could change the foot on the walking foot to the edge foot. Thanks for sharing.
Love all your videos. Thank you for explaining this in such detail.
Good info for beginners Laura. Also the fabric is so so pretty.
What a terrific explanation 👍
Thank you for explaining this so well. "Hills".....I never knew. Makes sense, now.
You really are wonderful. Thank you so much for all you do to make sense of my little sewing world. 💖
Thank you for this video, Laura! You always explain things so well and demonstrate so everyone can grasp it! You are always my go-to!
Thank you Laura just what I needed💞 Love watching you
Great video! This was the best explanation and demonstration I have seen. Was able to do it in no time. Thank you!
Buena tarde gracias por compartir sus proyectos desde Colombiaa bendiciones para este nuevo año que esté lleno de salud y éxitos
I love you.... Thank you for what you teach us. this will help a lot. Cheri
Well, I can go back to stitching in the ditch now.... I had the wrong foot all along..... Thank You!!!!
Theresa Morgan -I always avoided it too because I’m terrible at staying on a straight line and it looked messy. Since I tried it with the #5 foot it made all the difference in the world!
really well explained thankyou
Thank you! This video was very helpful as are your others.
Thank you for this tutorial. I've wondered how to do this well and accurately. I feel confident enough to try it now!
Thank you! I am making my first quilt and learning as I go along. This is very clear, I'm off to try it!
I love to stitch in the ditch, it’s honestly my go to quilt stitch. I’m not comfortable doing free motion, it’s a disaster when I do. 🤣
Wonderful explanation of this technique.
As always AWESOME IDEA THANK YOU FOR SHARING LOVE LOVE
Wow! This should really help. Thanks for the information about the feet I can use.
Thanx. Luv ur videos. You are excellent teacher .👍 l learn many things from you. 👍
beginner here... lovie the video..thanks…. oh my I love your silver hai ;r girl... keep it up..... hair is amazing :)
So helpful!!!! Ty sooo much💕🧵
Great explanation. Thank you. I’m new to quilting and have been wondering what this term meant.
Thank you for the useful information on feet.
Very informative video but I was totally distracted by your gorgeous ring!!!!
Thanks I do love different rings
Thankyou. This helps me a lot!
Fantastic video! Thank you so much
Thank you.
Thank you Laura ✂️
as usual a good learning experience
As always very helpful!!
This was very helpful! Thanks!
I have that #5 foot!! I always wondered what it was for!
great instructions, thanks for sharing.
Very useful information. Thank you :)
This was perfect!
Wonderfully explained, thank you :)
❤❤❤
Thank you so much. Good information!!!
I’ve done that and have that foot, but I never realized I could move the foot at the intersection. Thank you.
Great tips!!
Thank you sooooooo much.
Thank you this is going to help.
I need to stitch in the ditch a paper pieced block and it really hard for me to tell the hill and the valley........your pink and grey fabric is super adorbs!
very interesting info!
Thank you so much!
Thank you
Thank you I will do how you recommend
I mean excellent information with an exclamation point....sorry about that.
Thanks!
Thanks for this tutorial. It is very informative. I have done a lot of stitch in the ditch, and you have helped make me more accurate. Also, love the baby quilt you were working on. Any chance of getting the pattern and fabric information on it? Love your videos. Thanks!
let me see what I can do:)
Thanks
Sew fun!❤️
Now I understand the principle, you explained this very well. Unfortunately I work on a vintage machine and I can’t get modern feet which fit it. Usually it’s great but I’ve just started to quilt. I’ve never stitched in the ditch and I have a limited range of feet. Any suggestions?
Hi Laura - what if my seams are ironed "open" and not pushed to one side? how do I do this? Also should we be doing this with the backing on? Love that you have a bernina I've learnt so much about my walking foot!
Laura,
I have always sent my quilt tops to get quilted, but it is getting rather expensive and I would like to be able to quilt smaller items myself.
I noticed you uses pins for this baby quilt but what sizes and brand of safety pins do you recommend when having to pin baste for larger items?
I do have some arthritis in my hands and wondered if you ever used a pin fastener or is it not a real useful tool?
Thank you for all of your wonderful tutorials. You have a great way of communicating process.
Thanks "sew" very much:)
Pam
Thanks Laura, love all your videos, your my go to teacher. I plan to start practicing FMQ, do you have videos on this.
ua-cam.com/play/PL-cm-YpUYsFnGEdBeCICwK322sWmiYU2o.html
Hello Laura,
Thank you very much for your return message.
I am asking what is the best brand of safety pins to purchase, for pin basting a quilt. I have seen a safety pin fastener that is supposed to make it easier on your hands to close the safety pins but not sure if it is one of the "can't live without items"
I have not purchased these items but I am in the process of gathering things that will be need, to start quilting smaller quilts.
Thank you for the tutorials you share with us. UA-cam is wonderful!
Pamela Granger
I do use a good safety pin like this amzn.to/2kIhIsF it has a curve on it, which makes it easier to use. I do also have that tool amzn.to/2sDBlFN It is easier on the hands. You can also use a spoon! Try the spoon and see if makes a difference :) hope this helps!
Very helpful! What stitch length do you recommend?
Laura,
Thank you for all of your wonderful tutorials. You have a great way of communicating process.
I have always sent my quilt tops to get quilted, but it is getting rather expensive and I would like to be able to quilt smaller items myself.
I noticed you uses pins for this baby quilt but what sizes and brand of safety pins do you recommend when having to pin baste for larger items?
I do have some arthritis in my hands and wondered if you ever used a pin fastener or is it not a real useful tool?
Thanks "sew" very much:)
Pam
I do love to spray baste my quilts or use safety pins. I did use straight pins for this but I did get pocked a lot. And what do you mean a pin fastener!
Thank you for your help. This was the 1st time I was going to try "Stitch in the Ditch". My problem is, I already I ironed & lightly starched the back side of my rows open! I watched how to do this long time ago, to help the fabric lay flat. It looked like I shouldn't have ironed them open, to make a hill, on one side of the ditch. I'm going to hate ironing them back to one side. Can I still try "stitch in the ditch" with leaving them ironed open ? Or should I just Ditch it, & do it on the next quilt I make?
Never mind I read the comments from a year ago, where you said, "not to sew in the center because it will weaken the stitch. Instead sew 1/4 inch over, to sew on 2nd layer of fabric underneath. I saw that commented on twice, so I think that's right. If that's not right let me know.
How to purposed construction of stone masonry ditch work?
i was wondering it looks like you have like the basting stitch is that it for length of the stitch?
I don’t owes my seams to one side. I press them open.
Where can I get a walking foot like the one you are using here. I cannot find one anywhere. Thanks
Does the quilt have to be totally sewed together to do this stitch?
no you can use this stick anytime
What size stitch do you use on a quilt?
Great Video, where can we get the pattern for that baby quilt you were holding.
I'm working on it:)
What is the quilt pattern of the wall hanging behind you?