Thanks again. I do think so many of you are right. I did try to baste a lot-- but you know what-- I did remove large areas when I got to that place-- doh:) I would get on such a roll with sewing that I thought I was giving myself room to quilt lol. Well don't think I will do that again.

I do have a question-- For those suggesting crosshatching- are you suggesting I go over the signatures? I can't imagine that.

I may wash it before I do anything else-- that may help- I am guilty of using different fabric-- the peach colored is thinner than the green- so I may very well have that issue with stretching.

I definitely will "rebaste" before doing more sewing-- I have sandwiches made up- so I can practice all the stitches suggested. Hoping to play all weekend:)

Thanks all. You are so right-- the love and prayers for each person who signed the quilt is all that is important. She will love it no matter:)

Sue

Hey everyone---I am so grateful to everyone. I am falling in love with the quilt I am making now. I am doing the SID along the inside borders-- like the serpetine stitch ( I dont have that stitch on m machine) and it is helping so much and it is looking good. Thank you so much for all the pointers. It's a lot of quilting on the machine- but it is not near as scary as I thought it was going to be. I am really thrilled you all have helped me. All the pointers worked! I will post a picture when it is all done.

Thanks again. Sue

Am new at this. What is a serpentine stitch?