Originally Posted by Mamagus
People have told you to start in the middle but not the reason... When you start in the middle you are quilting out any bumps, irregular spots or puckers as you go. I know, I know you don't have any of those in your work, but believe me if you were to quilt to the middle, you'd have one ugly mess in the center!
Thank you Mamagus, you are entirely correct. I have forgotten to mention this very important fact myself.