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Notes from the Classroom with Renée Fleuranges-Valdes SHOULD WE DITCH IT?

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Okay, I’ll admit it. I But that doesn’t mean I don’t have some understanding of the traditional quilting space. Heck, I started out as a traditional quilter! So when I’m talking to someone about quilting techniques and the topic of “ditching” (or “stitching in the ditch”) comes up, I do have thoughts on whether to ditch or not – no matter if it’s a traditional or art quilt.

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