I would love to see the quilt. I am no good without an image. If you are only wanting to make X's, then maybe look at different fonts and upsize to fit your quilting area. You could make different X's in all the different parts of the quilt. or write out the whole name in different fonts.
I have seen people write or print it out on regular paper, then use that as a pattern and sew through the paper. I would make a fairly tight stitch, so that it won't come out when you pull the paper off. They have those pads of paper at some of the dollar stores, I think they call them sketch pads. The paper is similar to newsprint paper and is much easier to pull off. A light box would help you make the same pattern over and over.
Last edited by Barb in Louisiana; 09-25-2018 at 02:37 PM.