Originally Posted by
Tartan
I usually cross my strips with a little extra on each end. That lets me sew from V valley to valley for a nice join. I also have a piece of painters tape on the bed of my machine with a straight line drawn on with a sharpie. If I keep the little V valley on the line opposite from the needle, I can sew a straight join without marking.
This is my method too, including the blue tape!!!!