Buckeye Rose

masking tape works best for me.....sew right next to the edge......and the tape can be reused several times.

SuzyB

Thank you NDQuilts - this makes perfect sense. Wandering is exactly what has happened in my previous attempts. I am quilting fabric to use in making a purse. I just put together a couple of scrap pieces layered with batting on the back and will give this a "test drive". Thank you so much for taking the time to help me. Blessings . . .

Dolphyngyrl

stencil and pounce

SuzyB

Thank you Dolphyngyrl. I have never used a stencil and pounce. Would I need to go to a quilt store to find these things?

auntpiggylpn

You can get these supplies at Joann's or Hancocks. Use a coupon!

tjradj

I can't sew a straight enough line without a walking foot, even with tape, so when I'm using my FMQ foot, I just use a ruler. Hold the ruler down on the fabric and just slide it along the FMQ foot along with the fabric underneath. It works best if you have an acrylic extension table on your machine so there is a flat surface to work on.