Ultimate Straight Line Machine Quilting

Ultimate Straight Line Machine Quilting

Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 217 Ultimate Straight Line Machine Quilting!

Watch the Stitch it! Sisters Ultimate Straight Line Machine Quilting Tutorial Video with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey from Team NZP! In this video, Deanna shares how to master straight line machine quilting on a domestic sewing machine with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot from Clover!

Then head over to our April 17, 2026 blog post to learn more about The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2026 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge!

The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot by Clover has a built in stitch alignment ruler for guiding rows of parallel stitching. It’s ideal for parallel-line straight stitching, topstitching, and straight-line machine quilting!

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Modern Mini Shades & Shadows Supplies Listing

Exclusive Modern Mini Shades & Shadows Wall Hanging Bundle Box by Team NZP

Rotary Cutting Ruler, Rotary Cutter and Mat

12-1/2″ x 12-1/2″ Square Rotary Cutter Ruler

Clover’s Heart Shaped Straight Pins and/or Clover’s Heart Shaped Magnetic Pin Caddy

Clover’s Wonder Clips

Clover’s Hot Ruler

Clover’s I Sew For Fun Fabric Marking Pen

Clover’s Fine White Marking Pen

Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge

Clover’s Seams Right

Clover’s 1-4″ Fusible Web Tape

Clover’s Straight Tailor’s Awl Stiletto

Clover’s Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot

Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Blendables Thread- Westport Petites Collection

Clover’s 7-3/4″ Bordeaux Shears

Clover’s 5-1/8″ Bordeaux Shears

June Tailor’s Starch Savvy

June Tailor’s Eze-View Pressing Cloth

June Tailor’s Non-Stick Teflon Pressing Sheet

June Tailor’s Quilt Basting Spray

Tailor’s & Quilters Clapper

Erasable Gel Pen

Open Toe Presser Foot

Edge Joining Presser Foot

Coordinating Thread

Schmetz Chrome Quilting Needles Size 90

Monofilament Thread

Iron

Straight Line Machine Quilting from No Marked Lines:

• Find a straight line on the quilt.
• Choose a Sulky 12 wt. thread for decorative stitching.
• Insert a new Schmetz Chrome Quilting Needle size 90.
• Set machine to a longer stitch length such as 3.0.
• Work from the center out and stitch one line using the edge of the presser foot for your stitching line, or set guide to desired measurement.
• Continue stitching up and down rotating quilt.

Straight Line Machine Quilting from One Marked Line:

• Mark one line using a ruler and erasable fabric marking pen.
• Choose a Sulky 12 wt. thread for decorative stitching.
• Insert a new Schmetz Chrome Quilting Needle size 90.
• Set machine to a longer stitch length such as 3.0.
• Work from the center out and stitch one line using the edge of the presser foot for your stitching line, or set guide to desired measurement.
• Continue stitching up and down rotating quilt.

Echo Quilting from No Marked Lines:

• Stitch around shape(s) with edge of presser foot, advancing foot one row inward using previously stitched line as a guide.
• Choose a Sulky 12 wt. thread for decorative stitching.
• Insert a new Schmetz Chrome Quilting Needle size 90.
• Set machine to a longer stitch length such as 3.0.
• Work from the outside in and stitch one line using the edge of the presser foot for your stitching line.
• Continue stitching rotating quilt.

Curved Straight Line Machine Quilting:

• Using Clover’s 5-in-1 Supersize Sliding Gauge, and erasable fabric marking pen, depress the button and mark an arch line.
• Using a ruler extend the curved line to the edge of the quilt.
• Stitch on line with edge of presser foot, advancing foot one row inward using previously stitched line as a guide.
• Choose a Sulky 12 wt. thread for decorative stitching.
• Insert a new Schmetz Chrome Quilting Needle size 90.
• Set machine to a longer stitch length such as 3.0.
• Work from the center out and stitch one line using the edge of the presser foot for your stitching line, or set guide to desired measurement.
• Work from the center out and stitch one line using the edge of the presser foot for your stitching line, or set guide to desired measurement.
• Continue stitching rotating quilt.

Custom Machine Quilting from No Marked Lines:

• Place a piece of painters tape as a built in guide at desired measurement as a guide, when painters tape reaches edge of quilt, stop with needle down raise presser foot and pivot. Continue stitching as desired, working inward.
• Choose a Sulky 12 wt. thread for decorative stitching.
• Insert a new Schmetz Chrome Quilting Needle size 90.
• Set machine to a longer stitch length such as 3.0.
• Continue stitching rotating quilt.

Straight Line Machine Quilting enhances your quilting projects. It’s functional – melding all the layers together into one – and as we’ve shared today, it’s an easy technique to master with great results every time!

Modern Mini Shades & Shadows Supplies Listing

Exclusive Modern Mini Shades & Shadows Wall Hanging Bundle Box by Team NZP

Rotary Cutting Ruler, Rotary Cutter and Mat

12-1/2″ x 12-1/2″ Square Rotary Cutter Ruler

Clover’s Heart Shaped Straight Pins and/or Clover’s Heart Shaped Magnetic Pin Caddy

Clover’s Wonder Clips

Clover’s Hot Ruler

Clover’s I Sew For Fun Fabric Marking Pen

Clover’s Fine White Marking Pen

Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge

Clover’s Seams Right

Clover’s 1-4″ Fusible Web Tape

Clover’s Straight Tailor’s Awl Stiletto

Clover’s Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot

Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Blendables Thread- Westport Petites Collection

Clover’s 7-3/4″ Bordeaux Shears

Clover’s 5-1/8″ Bordeaux Shears

June Tailor’s Starch Savvy

June Tailor’s Eze-View Pressing Cloth

June Tailor’s Non-Stick Teflon Pressing Sheet

June Tailor’s Quilt Basting Spray

Tailor’s & Quilters Clapper

Erasable Gel Pen

Open Toe Presser Foot

Edge Joining Presser Foot

Coordinating Thread

Schmetz Chrome Quilting Needles Size 90

Monofilament Thread

Iron

Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 217 Ultimate Straight Line Machine Quilting!

Tune in –right here at the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog– and watch the Stitch it! Sisters Ultimate Straight Line Machine Quilting Tutorial Video with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey from Team NZP! In this video, Deanna and Dana shares different techniques for straight line machine quilting – from one marked line – with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot from Clover!

Head over to our April 17, 2026 blog post to learn more about The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2026 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge!

Related Post:

2021 Modern Mini Shades & Shadows Quilted Wall Hanging Tutorial

Then, head over to ShopNZP.com and purchase our Exclusive Modern Mini Shades & Shadows Quilted Wall Hanging Bundle Box that includes . Our Exclusive Exclusive Modern Mini Shades & Shadows Quilted Wall Hanging Bundle Box includes everything you’ll need to make two 16″ x 16″ Modern Mini Shades & Shadows Quilted Wall Hangings! You’ll supply the thread.

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