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Question for the paper piecing quilt community particularly those that make hexie quilts or intricate blocks- how do you finish the quilt? Like when you are combining the quilt top, batting, and backing? Do you stitch in the ditch? Do you use a quilting stencil and a free motion foot?

@eclecticcrafting, I did straight stitching in 3 directions, basically connecting point to point. The effect is a bicycle spoke pattern, and a very effective visual. It enhances the shapes. Of course, regular quilting with any pattern would be fine, too.

Here’s the progress on mine

This is exactly how I do EPP, from the magic clip, to the sewing, the locking stitch, etc. I have done thread basting and glue pen basting (the latter of which I prefer). Glue pen refills cannot always be cost-effective, so I think I'm running out this evening to get the Elmer's stick.