Pfaff quilt ambition 2.0 Manual - Page 35

Quilting A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. To sew three layers together, you have a wide variety of stitches and techniques to choose from. Patchwork Many pieces of fabric can be joined together in continually changing patterns to form the top layer of the quilt. The 1/4 inch quilting foot with IDT™ system is particularly suitable for joining these pieces of fabric. The clearance between the needle and the outer edge of the foot is 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) and between the needle and the inner edge of the foot is 1/8 inch (3.15 mm). 1. Attach the 1/4 inch quilting foot 2. Engage the IDT™ system. 3. Sew fabric together using straight stitch. 4. When using 1/4 inch seam allowance, guide fabric along outer edge of foot. When using 1/8 inch seam allowance, guide fabric along inner edge of foot. Stitch-in-the-Ditch Use the Fancy stitch foot 1A with IDT™ system. Stitching in the ditch means using the guide on the presser foot to follow the seams in the quilt blocks. Begin by pin basting your quilt through all layers with safety pins, starting from the center of your quilt and working out. Place a pin every 6-8 inches (15-20 cm). Note: You can also use the optional Stitch-in-Ditch w IDT™ system presser foot #820 925- 096. Crazy quilt stitching Embellish your quilt with decorative stitches. The stitches can be sewn in a coordinating or contrasting color. Decorative threads like rayon embroidery or heavy cotton threads are sometimes used. Free-motion stippling Free-motion stippling not only keeps the top, batting and backing together, but it also adds texture and interest to your quilt. Free-motion stippling is done with the feed dogs lowered. You move the fabric manually to determine the stitch length. 1. Set your sewing machine for stippling by selecting the straight stitch no 1. 2. Attach the Open Toe Free-Motion foot. Remember to disengage the IDT™ system. 3. Lower the feed dogs. 4. Pin baste your quilt layers and prepare your quilt as explained under Stitch-in-the-Ditch above. Tip! Practice stippling on scraps of fabric and batting. Sewing with a constant speed will help to keep the stitches even. 5. Begin near the center of your quilt. Take one stitch and pull the bobbin thread to the top of the quilt. Take a few stitches right next to one another to lock the threads. 6. Now move the quilt so that your stitching creates swirls. The stitching should not cross over itself, and should travel in a meandering motion. Sewing 35