This month’s giveaway REALLY makes me wish I could enter because I love it! We are giving away one Marmalade charm pack, made by bonnie and camille for moda. They are cosy, adorable flannels that I am dreaming up some fun projects for.
All you need to do to enter is leave a comment answering this question:
– Chain-stitch your quilt blocks: you bet, or no way?Any reasons why?
(Just wondering because I like to chain but I was talking to someone at the Bernina store and they NEVER chain-stitch)
And as always leave another comment if you like us on Facebook for another entry!!
Be sure to enter before midnight on January 13th to be entered, when the winner will be randomly chosen.
January Giveaway: Free-day the 13th!!
Cute fabric! I want to win!
Oops! I forgot to answer the question. I always chain stitch when I can. It just makes things move along so much fast and I think chain stitching uses less thread.
I always chain piece. Find it faster, even though I sometimes get things out of order. It doesn’t really matter because all of my quilts are scrappy anyway so as long as I don’t have the same fabrics toughing, it’s okay. Great giveaway this month. I love Marmalade.
I definately chain stitch. I use to quilt without chain stitching for years until someone taught me about it. I will never go back to the old fashion method. Chain stitching is faster and saves tons of thread.
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Chain stitch always. The person at the Bernina store didn’t know what they were missing.
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I would love to win this- I love Bonnie & Camille! I chain stitch sometimes, but not always. Sometimes it seems like it is faster, other times not! 🙂
I love to chain. Thanks!
I chain stitch and am usually happy I do so but would also like to see reasons why not.
Yes, I do chain stich 🙂 I feel it saves time, plus it’s how a friend taught me…lol
If I can chain stitch I do. It makes me feel like I can accomplish a lot more.
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Whenever possible!
wow a charm pack in flannel love it. of course chain stitching is the easiest and fastest
You bet, but I’d have to learn how. New things are always worth trying, at least once.
Depends on the project. If its bigger I like to split up that stuff so it’s not to boring!
I don’t know if I have a preference. Sometimes I will and other times I won’t.
Sure, What ever works!!!
Hi, I do not chain-piece,no reason, except I’m seldom in a hurry piecing or quilting.
Just love the process and do a piece at a time.
CON: I suppose it uses more thread not chain-piecing.
Thanks for sharing a neat giveaway!
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maybe, never thought about doing chain-stitching on quilt blocks
I’m not sure. I am new to quilting. 🙂
I don’t chain stitch. I’ve never tried it but it seems too hard.
I am a chain stitcher because I like making full size quilts. However, I enjoying being spontaneous and creating blocks as I go occasionally. So count me as an 80% chain stitcher. P.S. I love the collection of fabric.
To chain-stitch or not chain-stitch that is the question. The answer to for each person to decide according to their own preferences and skill ability.
For this gorgeous quilt, I will do any stitches!!
I kind of chain stitch–though I always lift the presser foot, so I guess that defeats the purpose? I am still a newbie–so learning as I go. I am curious why she never chain stitches?
I chain stitch on occasion but not as much as I should. 🙂
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Yes! I always chain – stitch my blocks!!
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I really like this fabric line and the flannel is even better. I do like to chain stitch on some pieces, it makes things go a little faster.
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I love to chain! My machine works better with little pieces when I chain.
Sort of. I don’t use headers and enders, and I don’t just run stitches between sets, but I do leave all the sets connected until I’m done. I just raise my needle and pull the piece back a few inches before lowering my presser foot again and continuing.
I really like to chain my blocks because I think it saves on thread, and it is something that I can do fairly fast. I dislike getting that “thread wad” when I start piecing, and chain stitching eliminates this problem.
Love the fuzzy, pretty flannel charm packs too.
Thanks!
I have done both but prefer the “no way”. It is just a cleaner cut item for me. I am sure that I am in the minority on this one.
I wouldn’t.
probably – if I knew what chain-stitch was! Hopefully someday I won’t feel like a beginner!
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Absolutely chain stitch! It makes fast work of piecing!
I DON’T like to chain stitch, usually. For example, when I was making a quilt for my son using simple brick shapes, it drove me crazy to think that I would have to touch every single block again just to trim the threads and set them straight. I would much rather do it as I went, then by the time I was done sewing them, I was DONE. I didn’t have to touch them all again to trim and stack them. However, when I do dresdens, they don’t stack very well so I might as well chain stitch them. Clear as mud? : )
I haven’t chain stitched in the past. Think I might try it. Why don’t you give a post on it! Sounds like some don’t know how to do it. Love your Store, Posts, and quilting. Also love the fabrics by Bonnie and Camille. Have you ever looked at Camille’s website. It’s Thimble blossoms and its fun to follow. Course American Quilting is the Best:)
As a beginner, I’ve done both, but chain stitching makes the most sense. Love this fabric! Thanks for the offer!
I should chain stitch more than I do. It’s a new skill and I’m not a natural habit yet for me.
Always chain stitch! Whenever possible! 🙂
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Love this print!
I chain stitch where I can. It seems to go faster as long as I can keep everything in the correct order!
I chain whenever I can. I think it makes the quilt block go faster. Love the charm pack!
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The work goes by faster .
I would rather just sew each and trim as I go so if I make a mistake, I don’t have to sort through all of them to find it. Also, I don’t like it. But I do like this charm pack! So cute, and lots of ideas already, and I like you on FB!
CHAINSTITCH!
I chain when I can. Need to save as much time as possible.
I chain stitch most the time. Love the Marmalade flannels.
I do both. It depends on what I making and if chain stitching makes me forget which pieces go together 🙂
Always! So much faster and keeps everything in order. I made 8 advent calendars this year and chaining made it so I didn’t have to label ANYTHING!
Custom quilters appreciate using chain stitches because there aren’t threads pulling through the quilt.
Yes, I love to chain stitch. I think it seals the seam plus you save time and thread!
I do not chain stitch. I was never taught how…I bet there are times when it would come in handy though! I would love to learn!
I am a novice quilter that has never tried chain stitching. However, I probably will at sometime — for now I am struggling with one piece at a time.
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I always chain and bet I could us that charm pack for a very deserving project, My grand my my. I alway chain, Inq fact I could use that charm pack aforementioned my aweea little granddaughterq. And I would have it all done
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I’m new to the world of quilting and must admit, I have no idea what you are talking about… Chaining… But I’ll learn to do it or not, for a chance to be chosen to win the adorable fabric. Thanks.
I chain stitch when I can. Sometime it is not the better way to go. But most of the time it does help with the speed of getting the quilt finished. Love the pick of the give away this time. Flannel will help with the cold weather.
I love to chain. I have done plenty of commercial sewing and that was the only way to be really productive and I find it is the same when I sew at home. I can really see things process when I sew this way.
I ALWAYS chain stitch whenever I can…it’s faster, easier and you don’t need to use leaders and enders all the time…your chain does the job for you! I would LOVE to win this charm pack…sew pretty! Thanks for the chance!
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I have done both but prefer to chain stitch. Love the fabric and the patterns. Flannel? How fun is that?
When it seems more time effective and I have lots of the same block to do, I will chain stitch. I do like having and inch or so of thread inbetween blocks though, just in case the thread is a little tight and puckery. That is a problem with my machine sometimes. It can save a lot of time chain stitching. I love the flannel charm pack and would love to make a quilt with it!!!
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I always, always chain stitch whenever possible. I try to cut time wherever I can and chaining saves time. When you chain, you don’t have the stopping and starting, cutting threads, etc. Think how much time we waste anyway–so when I sew I want to maximize my time wherever I can.
I love to chain stitch. It moves the project along faster and I think the stitches at the beginning of the seam are more even when I chain stitch.
I chain stitch every chance I get, love it.
I always chain stitch…it is so much faster. Love the fabric.
I chain stitch as much as possible–it saves time and thread.
I prefer to chain stitch when ever possible because it is faster for me.
I chain stitch as often as possible. It is such a time saver. Thanks for the fun give-a-ways. I like reading the comments.
Forgot to answer the question. I very rarely chain stitch. Love the fabric!
I do sometimes it just depends on the block.
Chain stick when I can!
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I chain stitch when I can. I think it is faster and my machine works better when I use a lead, so it kills two birds with one stone! Love, love, love, the fabric!
Always chain-stitch! I made 3 twin size Rag Quilts in less than a month using 4 inch squares and could not have completed the projects without this amazing technique. It saves so much time and thread. I call it “Power Sewing”!
My daughter has been begging me to make a quilt from this line! I never chain stitched until I took the Beginning Piecing Class from AQ – highly recommended – and now I do it as often as I can.
I can see the advantage to chainstitching when sewing many of the same block pieces but when I have differing blocks, I want to finish each one by itself to give it the personal attention it needs to be perfect. I just love seeing the personality of each new block.
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I am just learning how to quilt. My mother-in-law showed me how to chain stitch. I made a huge quilt with half-square triangles and it saved alot of time.
I love to Chain stitch! I save so much time!!! I love this fabric line! Thanks for a chance to win!!!
Chain stitching is the way to go! Why wouldn’t you want to save time and thread?
I chain stitch when I can
Love to chain stitch whenever possible.
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I chain stitch most of the time. Can’t beat the time it saves.
I only cut my threads about once every 4 months or so. I can’t bear to waste even an inch of thread! Chinzy? you bet!
I chain stitch when I can. It is faster and I like using less thread; less trimming thread tails. I like to see with my needle down–when you stop sewing, the needle stops in the down position. Then, in combo with the Freehand System that Bernina has, I can nudge my presser foot up, position the next patch, and take off for the next one. Less thread nests too, if chain-piecing.
Thanks for a giveaway!
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Love the fire truck and firefighter prints–can you get more true reds to go with those?
Also, do you carry Riley Blake? I think you should, because they are a local designer, they’re in Sandy! I want more Pieces of Hope, So Sophie, Willow, Prairie Rose, and Scoot lines!
I don’t chain-piece, I think, as I am so new I am still learning terms and techniques.
I think chain stitch is great if I can get organized enough to do it.
I guess I am a real dummy. I don’t know the difference. I see I still have a lot to learn.
I prefer chain stitching wherever possible. It keeps things neater and it also moves the project along more quickly. I am learning a lot of with the “Saturday Sampler” experience we are having. Thank you so much for all of your great instructions.
I usually chain stitch.
I always chain stitch. It helps me spend less on thread and more on fabric!
I am new to quilting and don’t know about “chain stitching” a quilt. Sounds like I need to talk to someone. It sounds like a great time saver. I love the Marmalade pack, and hope I win.
I have never chain stitched quilting I have on dressmaking. It seems to be easier to unpick when I make a mistake. My machine is a Bernina I guess that’s why.
I love chain stitching most things…time is of the essence!
I try and chain stitch whenever possible, saves thread and keeps your project together until your ready to cut the threads!
I started chain stitching ever since someone at American Quilting showed me how. So much quicker!!
I always chain stitch–it’s just so much easier. And I love the fabrics in the give-away. Please let it be me…
I chain stitch when I can to save time and it helps me keep things organized. I’m going to try chain piecing this months paper piecing project. A little timid about it but watched the tutorial and will take the plunge. Crossing my fingers and having faith in Amy;)
I’ve tried chainstitching a couple of times…I need more practice. It would make my sewing area a lot neater and I wouldn’t misplace my fabric pieces as often. I just need to practice!
I chain stitch most the time, to save time. The only way to go.
A lovely lap quilt out flannel would be great. Especially with all of those cold temperature.
I always chain stitch when I can. I like to leave a little between things and the fabric twists a little which seems to better lock the seams of the square I am working on.