It's easy to preview machine quilting stitches by drawing designs onto a sheet of clear vinyl placed on top of the quilt. You can purchase vinyl by the yard from larger fabric and craft stores -- or use a clear shower curtain liner instead. Shower liners measure 72" x 72" and are often fairly inexpensive.
- Pin your quilt to a design wall (taking care to place pins all the way across the quilt top to keep it from sagging).
- Pin the vinyl to the wall, covering the quilt top.