Modern waddings do not need to be as densely quilted as vintage quilts used to be - that's why the older quilts are quilted approx every 1"; check with the paperwork/washing instructions that come with your wadding but usually today's option is approx 7-10" apart. Question: I have quilted each (log cabin) block on the diagonal to make squares with the quilting line (does that make sense?).
Would it look ok if to do it at an angle? Answer: Good question - it will look already whatever you do as it's really scrappy; I took the easy option of quilting with wavey lines (and my walking foot)
over every other seam with a thread that was tonal/varigated. If you quilt on the diagonal be aware that this is on the bias and you won't want the quilt to distort.
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Do you have a favoured method of transferring quilting patterns? I have a dark sashing and I am finding it difficult to transfer on to it. Answer: Yes dark colours are always a challenge; I do mention some options in the video Quilting Your Quilt
https://www.justhands-on.tv/videos/workshops/article-1086/quilting-your-sampler-quilt-with-valerie-nesbitt
and it depends a little on how complex the pattern is; if its a real stencil pattern then I would use Quilt-and-Tear but if its a simple pattern try the Hera marker (or scoring with the back of your scissors)
I have just finished 12 blocks and i'm ready to put them together.
The question is 'to sash or not to sash'. Is there a rule? Answer: Definitely personal choice but you might also be governed by how big you want the quilt to be; and are you adding more borders? In which the 1st outside sashing could be considered to be a border - see The First Sampler Quilt series if you want to know what I mean.
Also it depends on the block: by putting them together do you get an interesting secondary pattern? or are there more seams that need matching that you don't want?!?!?