Originally Posted by janeknapp
My husband cut a piece of wood 1" x 9.5" x 5/16" which I use to make straight lines while doing free motion quilting. The edges are not rounded, so the foot will not ride up over or under the guide. You can put sandpaper dots on one side if desired. I lay the board against the free motion foot parallel to the line I want to stitch with the needle positioned on the stitching line. I move the board with the fabric keeping it butted against the foot. It works great.
Long-arm quilters use acrylic guides which you can see through. That kind could work here, too.
Jane, that is a very interesting idea. Do you move the quilt away from yourself, or toward you, or sideways, or all directions? Also, how far is your needle from the edge of your table? And lastly, do you work sitting or standing?
Thanks,
Stephanie