Achieve Uniform Quilting with Registration Marks

Registration marks are helpful for maintaining even and consistent quilting when using groovy boards. These marks, strategically placed on the board, ensure precise alignment and prevent gaps or overlaps in the design.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1.     Initial Alignment: Begin by positioning the stylus in the groove on the outer edge of the groovy board. This is typically the starting point of the design.

2.     Quilt the First Row: Carefully guide the stylus along the grooves, stitching the first row of the quilting design. It is helpful to know your chosen route ahead of time. Color coding the grooves with marker may also help guide you.

3.     Roll and Align: Once the groovy boards have been traced over completely, carefully move the stylus to the top registration mark on the groovy board. Now, advance the quilt. Align the needle's tip with the lowest point of the design you just quilted. This step is crucial for seamless pattern continuation when you start the next row.

4.     Reposition the Stylus: With the quilt and board secured, carefully move the stylus to the starting point of the design on the groovy board. You are now ready to begin the next row.

5.     Continue Quilting: Follow the grooves on the board. Repeat the steps for each subsequent row, ensuring consistent alignment using the registration marks.

Key takeaway:

Registration marks work together to ensure accurate alignment. The top marks help you connect the bottom of one row to the top of the next, while the bottom marks help you position the board correctly to avoid collision between rows.