Originally Posted by
KalamaQuilts
It isn't squared.
When I've quilted my own, I find center on all four sides and tie on a long heavy piece of DMC crochet thread (you can use anything of course, string, yarn etc) I do this for both sides.
I lay out the reverse, taping so it is taut but never stretched.
I lay out the batt, smoothing etc and pull out those threads so they are clearly visible and coming straight out from the edge.
I fold the top in half, and align the top and bottom strings from both sides, then fold out the top and align the center sides..
The string idea is brilliant! I'm also thinking that if you are taping the backing down, which is what I do, a piece of tape, placed on the floor or surface you've taped the back to, perpendicular to the quilt edge at the reference points would work as well. Thanks!