Hi Pat,
Lynn:
> I love to stitch and turn (aka 'birth' or 'bag') my quick and
> easy projects! To prevent the batting from getting
> twisted while turning, I have come up with ..... ta da
> ..... "Pat's Solution!!" Try this:
>
> Layer top to batting, right side up. Batting is a bit larger than > top.
> Pin to hold enough for SITD. (Stitch in the Ditch.)
>
> SITD thru top and batting, along block/grid lines
> (or other major areas) and a bit along the border.
>
> Stitch real close .... *within* the seam
> allowance .... to the edge (*this* edging line can be
> long stitches/basting.)
> If necessary, carefully trim excess batting beyond edge of top.
>
> Now place the backing on table, right side up. Layer
> the basted top/batting on the backing, right sides together.
> Pin here and there.
> Stitch the edges, leaving the opening on side for turning.
>
> Remove pins. Turn and be sure to 'poke out'
> the corners.
>
> Smooth it all out .... sometimes I LIGHTLY press if I used cotton > batting.
> Again, a few pins may be needed ... or not. Close the opening.
>
> Now finish the quilting. Generally this is the point where I do
> the free motion MQ.
>
> Finally, stitch all around border, about 1/4" from closed edge.
>
> This method keeps every thing nice
> and smooth and is WAY LESS complicated than the
> explanation!!
>
>