This is how you can make this happen : * On the backside of your fabric, trace evenly spaced parallel lines - Here every 2" * Trace perpendicular lines with the same spacing * To get started and check you like the spacing, at the grid intersection, pinch your fabric every other square, alternate for the next row * If you are satisfied with the appearance it's time to start stitching each pinch Here I pinched 1/4" on either side of the lines Depending of your fabric and the desired effect you will have to change the spacing Here is a close-up of the result See what I did with it in a future post ! Update - see the finished project here Update : I've been featured See it here See it here