Quilting the individual blocks, This next step can be considered an extra TIP step. I found this suggested in several different blogs, you tube tutorials, and it is also mentioned in the Craftsy.com quilting class.
Quilting Big Quilts on a Small Machine.
http://www.craftsy.com/class/Quiltin...all-Machine/51
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To help me decide what type of design I want to quilt onto my block. I use a 20 x 20 piece of clear Vinyl laid over the square. Make sure it completely covers and at least overlaps the square. I then used a dry erase pen to audition different designs on the block.
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Here is another image where I was just playing around with design ideas.
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This is just an extra step that could be very helpful in deciding your quilt design.
