Abstract: In a quilting machine two or more series of stitches are applied to the product, the product to which stitches have already been applied being moved forward and/or backward, even over a considerable distance, while the exact superposition of the fabrics is maintained.One embodiment of the machine comprises cylindrical containers (10, 11), in which are disposed the rolls (8, 9) of fabric (2, 3) which are to be quilted. During the backward rotation the cloth is wound over the constant diameter of these containers and in this way the tension applied is also constant.In another embodiment, return or loose rollers (160, 170) are provided, which take up a portion of fabric (102, 103) already unwound.The process also permits continuous embroidery, even very complicated embroidery.