phoenixrose

First of all I don't have the funds for a computerized sysyem, but then if I did I wouldn't get one. I LOVE to do freehand designs and feel like the quilt is more a piece of artwork and when I quilt it I'm using the thread as my paintbrush - goofy right?

I also don't use pantos graphs and thanks to a class with Linda McCuen I found out it's allright to do everything right up front! This way I can see when and if the thread breaks (even the best quality will occasionally break), if there's a spot I want to avoid or a loose seam I need to put an extra stich in.

When I do custom work I do use tempalte and rulers to guide me but everything is freehand