Piecing squares for quilts
08-06-2011, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by sarahrachel
Originally Posted by judi_lynne
Originally Posted by sarahrachel
I hardly pin. But then most of my pieces are blocks that "lock" together. Pins are for borders in my opinion (at least, that's when I use them) and for the very beginning of binding. But if you want nice seams, try a magnetic seam guide. I have one that I put right against my 1/4 inch foot and it works great. All my seams are the same and the blocks line up perfectly
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Magnet...VVviewprod.htm
08-06-2011, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Donna in Mo
Just a note-the magnetic guide is not suggested for use with computerized machines. :(
08-06-2011, 06:57 PM
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When you have sewn all of your strip rows, iron every alternate row in the opposite direction before you cut the crosswise strips. Then each joint butts against the other and there is no need for pinning anything. I make these quilts all of the time without pinning and do not have a problem.
08-06-2011, 06:59 PM
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If you line up the seams then place a pin on either side of the seam and don't remove until you've sewn, I guarantee they will line up perfectly. I don't sew across the pins, I walk the stitches across by hand turning the wheel. Saves on broken needles.
I consider this the most important hint I've ever learned in quilting.
I consider this the most important hint I've ever learned in quilting.
08-06-2011, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by nightengale
I just went on internet to search for this magnetic seam guide and think it is like a 1/4 inch seam foot which I have....anyway, it said not recommended for computerized machines....I have a Janome computerized machine.....so much for that....but thanks for the idea!
They are cheap, the glue won't gunk up what it is stuck to and when you want to change it, they are easy to remove.
08-12-2011, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
Look in Tutorials at the bottom of this page (under the Send square) for an excellent
tutorial by Izy "Easy Intersections".
Requires little pinning and works well.
tutorial by Izy "Easy Intersections".
Requires little pinning and works well.
http://static.quiltingboard.com/uplo...4be69_2513.pdf
08-12-2011, 09:10 AM
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I am a pinner. It works for me and makes me a better sewer.
However, one must remember what else helps squares to line up like we want them to and that is cutting those little buggers accurately.
Always use the same ruler to cut all your pieces for a project. I always use the same rotary cutter too and make sure the blade is sharp. Put markers on your rulers so all of your squares are measured the same.
Luckily, I have not had a problem with my squares not aligning properly.
My motto: measure twice then cut once.
Good Luck!
Chris
However, one must remember what else helps squares to line up like we want them to and that is cutting those little buggers accurately.
Always use the same ruler to cut all your pieces for a project. I always use the same rotary cutter too and make sure the blade is sharp. Put markers on your rulers so all of your squares are measured the same.
Luckily, I have not had a problem with my squares not aligning properly.
My motto: measure twice then cut once.
Good Luck!
Chris
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