1/4" seam allowance
#1
I hope the pictures help show my problem. All of myy blocks are supposed to finish at 8 1/2" square. They are for the most part. But when I sew the setting square to the block the points are off. I'm assuming that the pink, green and purple are supposed to come to a point without a margin once the two blocks are joined. My seam is a 1/4" so do I cut the blocks down so that there is only 1/4" past the points and cut all my other blocks to whatever size that ends up? Can you tell I'm still pretty much a newbie? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks!
Two blocks joined with 1/4" seam allowance
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Close up of block
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Block before joining. Measures 8 1/2" sq. From pink point to edge of square is closer to 3/8" than 1/4".
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#6
Does it do this on both sides have that much show?
It might be that the 1/4" on your machine may not be a true 1/4" I have to measure mine each time and put post it notes just to keep it consistant.
It might be that the 1/4" on your machine may not be a true 1/4" I have to measure mine each time and put post it notes just to keep it consistant.
#7
Originally Posted by Qbee
Can you measure for us..like what is the measurement from where the pink/purple/green come to a point and the edge of that block (pic 2)?
#8
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Leave it!! The slight bit that is not "lost" in your seam allowance will actually visually make your points sharper in the finished quilt. I always plan my similar blocks this way, on purpose. I call it "float".
Jan in VA
Jan in VA
#9
GrammmaO....yes and no...I have seen them cut where the point does not hit but I prefer mine to hit so I know what you mean. Now....if all you have are these two types of blocks; then you could cut them all down but if you have other blocks, it might be an issue. Before doing anything, sew a seam and measure it to make VERY sure that your seam is 1/4 inch. I have had mine mess up simply because i might have changed the setting to do something else and forgot to change it back, etc.
#10
Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Leave it!! The slight bit that is not "lost" in your seam allowance will actually visually make your points sharper in the finished quilt. I always plan my similar blocks this way, on purpose. I call it "float".
Jan in VA
Jan in VA
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