6 Tips for Straight Line Quilting

If youre a quilting beginner, you should check out this tutorial fromAmerican Patchwork & Quiltingon YouTube.

Its also a great way to strengthen your quilting foundation right at the bat.

Thanks toAmerican Patchwork & Quiltingfor these amazing beginner tips!

Image credits: American Patchwork & Quilting via YouTube

#1 Marking

Mark your quilt with a water-soluble pen before you dive in quilting.

ensure to use a walking foot when quilting.

Its an optional accessory but definitely a worthy investment if you do a lot of quilting.

Marking the quilt using a pen

Quilting bars are also a helpful accessory.

Its a simple way to use straight lines when quilting.

First, figure out the spacing you want in your quilt, then mark it throughout the quilt.

Straight line quilt using crosshatch

Start stitching down the longest diagonal.