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01-15-2010, 06:13 PM

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sewjoyce

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Originally Posted by craftybear

Hi,

I did a search online and found this link, for us to enjoy.

http://www.ideas-for-quilting.com/cr...hquilting.html

Neat idea -- thanks for sharing :D

01-15-2010, 06:15 PM

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Ninnie

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I use tape to get my lines straight

01-15-2010, 07:11 PM

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samroberts01

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Thanks for sharing the site it has good info for the new quilter!

01-15-2010, 07:33 PM

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Oklahoma Suzie

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Originally Posted by sewjoyce

Yes, still start in the middle of your quilt and go to one end. Go back to the middle and go to the other end.

I usually mark my grid with a wash out blue pen and a long ruler... :D

great idea.

01-15-2010, 07:39 PM

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craftybear

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yes lots of cool ideas on that site, I am still looking at it

01-15-2010, 07:44 PM

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Mamaskeeto

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Originally Posted by midwifehc

I actually start in one corner, then go in the opposite direction on the next row, but always corner to corner, or edge to edge. The 1st row is always across the middle of the quilt, but it starts at the end, if that makes sense. Then there's no need to pull up the bobbin thread and tie and bury it(it's buried in the binding) nor worry about exactly matching the stitch in the middle.

That's the same way I do it and it has always turned out great. I usually mark with chalk.

01-15-2010, 08:18 PM

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Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

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Originally Posted by sewjoyce

Yes, still start in the middle of your quilt and go to one end. Go back to the middle and go to the other end.

I usually mark my grid with a wash out blue pen and a long ruler... :D

That's what I did on my bow tie quilt. Since I'm a total beginner and it worked for me, it must be an easy method. :)

01-15-2010, 09:02 PM

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littlehud

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Originally Posted by samroberts01

would masking tape work instead of painters tape? I have that and do you still start from the middle if you are doing grid lines or do you start in the corner?

I have always used masking tape and it works fine for me.