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Old 02-06-2011, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BKrenning
The pantographs may help you figure out how to keep yourself out of corners. Practicing the pattern you want over & over again by drawing on a whiteboard helps build muscle memory and is much cheaper than thread, fabric & batting.

I also draw with chalk on the quilt top to plan out when I need to stop, change direction, etc. to keep me out of those corners.
A whiteboard! Yes, I forgot about that! Fantastic idea!

Also, someone told me a long time ago to watch "where you want to go" and NOT "where you are". It takes a little time to get used to keeping your eyes ahead of the needle, and not ON it. :-)
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