mandyrose

http://www.nancysnotions.com/categor...d+placemats.do I tried it twice and still got lost in a paper bag LOL! I think the idea is to keep the bulk of the quilt/placemat to the left, and somewhere I got lost didn't turn out the way she explained but I still got it done. doesn't take much to get me confused.

nativetexan

oh yes, she wants you to continue stitching without removing the item and placing it under the throat space again. stitch, raise foot, turn/pivot and lower foot on next line you see after turning and stitch. continue going around and around. have you tried it yet?

Scraplady

This looks very similar to a method developed by a guy named Ernest Haight in the 70s (yes, a guy, in the 70s!!), to give credit where credit is due. I learned it from one of my favorite quilting reference books, "All About Quilting from A to Z". It really does work to keep most of the bulk of the quilt to the left of the machine and out of your way. BUT, and this is where I always mess up, you have to start in the right corner in order for it to work. I have also discovered it doesn't work with square quilts, they have to be rectangular.

quiltorelse

I never saw that technique. Plan to try it this weekend. Thanks for sharing.

nativetexan

it's a good way to save on thread. no cutting after every stitched line. I've done this many times.

Kat Sews

I didn't know that method wasn't common. That's how I have always done cross hatching by machine.

ncsewer

Lol, I also did this and realized by accident how it all worked out. Never thoguht of it as a technique. You made me feel pretty smart! So thanks!!

QltrSue

Thanks for the link. I have done cross hatching in the past but her tips are so helpful and the video a good review. There are some placemats on my Christmas sewing list so this will come in handy! Thanks again!

Teacup

Thanks for sharing the link. This was helpful.

ArtsyOne

I thought I've just been doing this to save money from buying pre-quilted fabrics when I've made cosmetic bags as gifts. No idea I've been using an actual "technique", as it really is easy and produces a great result.