So far I have only done stitch-in-the-ditch and straight-line grid quilting. Have not ventured into free motion but that's my goal for this year.
I roll up half the quilt and start in the center working along the lines to the edge. Then I reroll the quilted side and do the other side. Same with the other direction. I actually like the way they come out and they wash fabulously, but then, mine are utility quilts - no muss no fuss.