I found it was really helpful to "mark" wide columns with blue tape to keep wavy lines from getting too sideways. When I tried it they kind of curved to the side. You can pull it off as you get close to them. It was fun to do.

Rhonda,

I have used these "leaves" rulers to mark quilting lines in a border. There are width and length measurements which help with marking lines or cutting. They are originally for applique and work well for different techniques.

http://www.suepellanddesigns.com/instructions/videos

Thanks for this thread all. I have been sitting on three quilt tops with that question mark hanging over my head as to how to quilt them. Now, I have a really good option that I have never tried. Yeah. This may be may holiday week-end project.

Rhonda K.....I took a look at the website you posted a link for. Nice templates, but I wish you could purchase just one instead of all three. :(

I like to do free form wavy lines - just need to have some kind of visual "line" every so often to keep things from getting too far off track. It's fun and easy and always looks great.

I love this idea. Thanks for the thread!

You can purchase one ruler. It's hard to choose a size though.:)

http://www.suepellanddesigns.com/sho...ry-cut-appliqu

How spooky is this that this thread should come up.....I was just thinking yesterday at work about trying this technique on the quilt I'm just starting to put together! Very timely indeed!

Thank you for this thread, it is just what I needed.

Has anyone used a flexible ruler to draw out their curvy lines?