shadoh

When sewing the rows of quilt blocks together...does it matter if you do the vertical or horizontal rows first.?
Thanks for responses.

toverly

I don't think so, but I sew rows instead of columns. To me it's a shorter seam so it's easier to sew. But to others, it would be easier to sew vertically last because there are less seams to sew. Your choice.

geevee

I do the same, sew in rows, I also use tiny dots of Elmer's glue instead of pinning to make sure all the seams match up just right, saves ripping out and no pin pricks.

Jane Quilter

I sew in rows.

bearisgray

I don't think it matters. Whichever is easier to handle.

mamagrande

For me it depends on the pattern, like for a 4 patch, I place all the blocks for the quilt on the floor, then pick up the blocks from the top down, placing them on top of each block.

At the bottom I write a row number and pin it together. When I have all the rows I start strip piecing, row 2 onto row 1, and row 3 to row 2 until all the rows are done, then after I press it I sew across.

But on others such as Garden Twist, I start at a corner and piece diagonal.

QuiltnNan

i prefer rows first

MissSongbird

I almost always sew the blocks in rows

luvspaper

I sew rows, but have also done sections before.... I can't say I have ever sewn columns first..... just might be whichever is easiest though like someone else said based on what makes the shorter/longer seams

rl2b-Roseanne

I have to chime in with the sewing in rows. It's totally a visual thing for me . . . but I'm sure these isn't a sewing police - do what you feel most comfortable doing!