Prism99 - Thank you so much for the links. Its just the type of information I needed to have. I really like using Sta-Flo, that is what I use to starch all of my quilting projects. I have it in the house because it is perfect for sizing linen warps when weaving with linen.
What I am seeing in my minds eye is not a very close cross hatching, the blocks are 10" square and I have decided not go through the sashing. I do have some rulers so I might do another design down the sash, or use another machine that has decorative stitches. The game plan is to get it done this weekend. That way I will still have almost 2 weeks before Thanksgiving and the following Friday to finish weaving curtains, since I am hosting Thanksgiving, and be ready to start the Bonnie Hunter mystery.
I want to thank everyone who responded. I love the generosity of the quilters on this board
