There are two options for quilting the fabric: freehand or decorative stitch. The goal is to top stitch the fabric in an even pattern so that it is extra secure. This adds to the longevity of the quilt.

Option 1: Freehand (pictured)- using chalk or a fabric pen, mark your fabric in an even pattern like cross-hatch or a grid. The second picture shows the cross-hatch pattern highlighted in red.

Next, sew along your marked pattern.

Option 2: Decorative stitch- many newer sewing machines can apply a decorative stitch. You may still need to mark a general pattern to follow.