Originally Posted by
slicksister
I cross over lines all the time. It add to the design in my mind. I start in the center and work outwards. Outwards? Is that a word? Anyhow, that's what I do. I've been doing a lot of shadow quilting. Lots of crossed lines there.
being a long time word inventor for personal use (only lol) i believe outwards is a word, or should be, imho
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i, too, start in moddle and work out. cross lines. i find that stretching backing tight before layering w batt & top, i have very little issue w puckering at crossings. i hand baste - grid of every 3-4" over surface of sandwich. been working for me for a long long time.