Originally Posted by renee765
While I was meandering (FMQ) on a lap quilt today, it occurred to me that it would be a lot easier if I meandered the opposite way we usually sew: that is, instead of directing the fabric from me through to the back of the machine, instead I tried meandering by moving the fabric from the back of the machine towards me. This way I could clearly see what I had already quilted so I didn't have to worry about crossing lines, etc. After I tried this, it was so easy that I got the feeling that I have to be the last quilter on earth to figure this out.
Awesome. I only just recently figured that out myself. It is soooo much easier. Another quilter suggested another trick for FMQ. Turn the machine so the end of the sewing machine is facing you and move the fabric sideways. Haven't tried that one yet but it sounds like a great idea.