Masking Tape
Another marking method that I often use is masking tape. It
comes in different widths and so I just use the desired width, lay
down on the quilt and stitch along the edge of it.
Note the amount of space the open toed decorative foot has
in the photo below – great for seeing what you’re stitching and
where you’re going.
Machine Guide
Finally most machines come with a guide that attaches to the
back of the presser foot shank on the machine. The Quilt Expression 4.2 is no exception and so I put it on and gave it a go. The
curved area lines up with the previous line or edge that you
wish to follow. Measure from the needle to the curved blade
area the length to which the quilting lines are to be apart and
tighten in place, then sew. As simple as that.
Quilting the Place-mat
There are three important items needed for successful quilting.
Quilted place-mat with parallel lines.
Thread
I used the same thread for quilting as I used for the topstitching
on the utensil holder and the napkin bands. It’s a thread from
WonderFil called Tutti. It’s a 100% cotton, 50 weight variegated
thread that works in the bobbin as