Stitching

by Linda
(TX)

Do you backstitch? What size stitch is best to use?

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ANSWER

I don't backstitch when I sew my quilt blocks together. That's because my seams intersect with other seams. When I do piecework, I set my stitch length to 15 stitches per inch.

Here's an example of intersecting seams:


However, I do backstitch at the beginning and end of my seams when I'm quilting the layers together. This gives my quilt extra reinforcement and secures it for the binding process.

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