Originally Posted by
jcrow
What is stay stitch? Should I know that already? Do I know what that is already and not know that I know that? Did I just say a riddle?
It's just stitching to stabilize the borders - just the quilt top, in this case no batting or backing.
But those stitches will keep the edges from stretching.
Another option is to use something like this - it eliminates the need for the stay stitch (and even the starch, it you really don't want to use it):
http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=2359