Making Back of Machine Quilting Look Better

[Rita C.]

I am a machine quilting enthusiast - home machine, not longarm - who DOES NOT want to hand tie off threads at the end of a section of stitching. By bringing up the bobbin thread, the back looks good where the stitching starts, but when I reach the end, I am not able to get as good a result. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to end the stitching so that the back of the quilt looks tidier? BTW - I have a Bernina machine with a stitch regulator. Thanks for the help in advance!

[Susan B.]

At the end of the stitching, use the long-arm technique of taking a few short stitches, then pull the work several inches away from the needle, then return to the same spot, take one stitch and pull up the bobbin thread, clip the threads.

If you are doing show quality quilts, you may want to bury the threads for the most inconspicuous finish.

[Betty J.]

I use this method. It looks good even for show quality once you get the knack of it.

[Betty J.]

that's what I do, too.

[Norma H.]

Me too.

[Margo C.]

Ricky demonstrates how to do this on his Grand Finale DVD! It is available right here on the web site free to all Star members until March 31.
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The DVD is also available to purchase through his web site so you will always have access to it. I have a copy and can tell you that it is FULL of great information!
http://www.rickytims.com/online-stor...;category_id=2

For this info, view the section about Starting and Stopping at minute 1:14 on the DVD.

[Margo C.]

Thank you all. I am going to try this method on my next project!