Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 139

Important Information on Different Techniques Patchwork, Appliqué and Quilting Patchwork • with this technique fabric of different colors, forms and patterns are sewn together to make blankets, wall hangings and garments • for the design of patchwork basic geometric forms are most suitable, e.g. different rectangular and triangular forms as well as squares Stitch for patchwork: • No. 326 Piecing stitch / Straight stitch Appliqué • to appliqué is to apply patches of fabric by sewing or embroidering on the base fabric • apart from creative and artistic designing the appliqué technique also makes it possible to cover damaged areas in a clever way Following stitches can be used: • No. 354 Satin stitch • No. 329, 330, 352, 353 Blanket stitches • No. 331 Blindstitch Quilting Quilts consist of three layers: • decorative top layer of fabric (usually patchwork) • middle layer - batting • bottom layer in plain fabric used as lining After these three layers, which result in a «quilt sandwich», have been pinned and basted they are sewn together with different stitches. This is called quilting. Following stitches are suitable for quilting: • Nr. 324 Quilters securing program • Nr. 325 Quilting straight stitch • Nr. 328, 346-350 Hand-look quilt stitche s • Nr. 327, 331-345, 351 Decorative quilt stitches • freehand quilting with or without BSR (optional accessory) 137 Quilt Stitches - Summary