I apologize for not remembering the teacher's name (Sr. Moment), but several years ago I took a machine quilting class from the owner of Heartbeat Quilts, I believe it is in Hyannis, MA, but she definitely has her shot on Cape Cod, MA. After explaining her method of pin basting, she was asked how she maneuvered her quilt when quilting, she told us that she starts at one edge and works her way to the other side. Her rationale was that if the quilt is adequately pin basted, there should not be a problem with the quilting using that method. In my many years of quilting I have learned that there is no one way to quilt, but whatever works for you. Have I helped or have I gotten you more confused, if I've confused you more, I apologize. I just know that I have managed to break many, many "rules" in quilting, but I'm told that all my quilts are beautiful. So go with whatever floats your boat.