Some people turn their machine sideways and quilt from left to right or right to left.

OK, put me on the list of folks who didn't know this. I did once read that you should turn your machine sideways, wheel farthest from you, and quilt that way.

??? sew everything in reverse??? I would have to hold that lever down...so I don't think it would work for me

I finally figured the same thing out. I can see the pins behind the machine a lot easier than I can see the prior stitching. My mom is getting ready to machine quilt (meander) and I suggested this same thing to her. It feels odd at first, but is really much easier.

Carolaug - I think this will only work when you are FMQing, because the feed dogs are down and you 'freely' direct the flow of the fabric.

Thanks everyone for your comments!

This works well for me but I might try this new idea too.

Great tip. Now I have to watch how I FMQ. I never paid attention...

I had to look up FMQ...free motion quilting - LOL yup still so new...thank goodness for this site...I am learning so much!

Great idea...i never thought to do it that way...thank you!

Great tip! I'm anxious to try it; one of the hardest things about FMQing for me was not being able to see where I'd already been. Thanks for the tip!