Create Perfectly Spaced Cross-Hatching Without Math
Tips for Great Results with This Classic Quilting Design!
Cross-hatch quilting is a staple for both straight-line and free motion quilting. However, the traditional method of marking for it requires a fair amount of math.
We’ve discovered a great method for marking your quilt without the math. It’s an easy technique that uses paper and a triangle ruler.
Plus, in the following video Jennifer Keltner demonstrates how to set up for straight-line cross-hatch quilting. She also shows how to quilt the design without having to stop and start a new line of stitching at the margins.
Click here to watch the video at YouTube if it doesn’t play on your device.
Click here for the instructional PDF that accompanies the video.
A similar stitching pattern is also outlined in this article from Cooking Up quilts.
In the next video, Jennifer Keltner and Vicki Hoth demonstrate a simple way of marking cross-hatch lines – without having to do any math.
It’s a great technique you’ll use repeatedly, especially when creating larger cross-hatching that can’t be achieved without marking. Click the image below to open the video in a new window.
Image Source: The image at the top of the page is from Suzy Quilts.
