Definition: Quilting stitches that are sewn very close to and parallel to the seams of patches or other components in a quilt. Usually done on the side of seams that do not have a seam allowance pressed underneath them.
Also Known As: ditch quilting
In the Ditch
By Janet Wickell, About.com
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