Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK
I'm not Shelbie but I divide into 4 quadrants and like all quilts I start from the centre outwards, which in this case will be the top corner, in the middle of the quilt and come down towards you, is that as clear as mud :?
Hmmm, I envisioned Shelbie's explanation a bit differently.
I thought you would start in the center and always be working in the lower right quadrant (regardless of pattern/quilt top orientation). That way, the most you would ever have to the right and south of the needle (iow, in your lap and under the harp) is a quarter of the whole quilt.
When you finished with that section, you would swivel the quilt, and begin work on another quadrant, but it would always be the SE quadrant - relative to the needle.
If you were to start with the needle in the center of the quilt and start quilting the NE quadrant, you'd end up with the whole length of the quilt in your lap.
But if it works for you, that's great. You're way more ambitious than I am.
I just helped a friend put borders on a 96" square quilt. That was unpleasant enough.
Not having to quilt that monster - priceless.
Well, actually that's not true. It will cost her around $260. But worth every penny. :mrgreen: