help please *first quilt*
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Since it is a small quilt I would replace the checked backing with a print one. Then do your stitching from the top using blue painters tape to mark the lines. Also use a matching thread and the stitchingl not show up as much. Even with a solid backing the lines will show up a lot. That is not all bad if you want the quilting to be a design on the backing. Straight lines are usually hard to do even with tape.
KEEP your original stitching line. This will be your reference line for marking the rest of the quilt.
Depending on the width between stitching line, use the painter's tape to be your stitching guide so you will stitch right next to the edge.
Mark and stitch just a couple of rows from you reference line one side. Then remove the tape and repeat the steps. You will be done in no time. Just try to be patient and take things slowly since this is your first time. NO ONE looks at the back of the quilt!! There are NO quilt police. I have NEVER understood how we can put a man on the moon but can't print checks straight, they are ALWAYS crooked!! Good luck and post pictures when you have finished......
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