my shop hop quilt in progress
07-27-2011, 07:32 PM
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I am very new to quilting,only my 2nd attempt.
In the second picture you will notice for " reason" I am off when I was attempting to sew my 2 blocks shop hop blocks & 2 Flying Geeze blocks to the center section.
Gezzzzzzzzzzz...why why
Help appreciated
In the second picture you will notice for " reason" I am off when I was attempting to sew my 2 blocks shop hop blocks & 2 Flying Geeze blocks to the center section.
Gezzzzzzzzzzz...why why
Help appreciated
07-27-2011, 08:17 PM
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There are more seams in the ones that are too big. Are you sewing less than a scant 1/4". The pattern may be off, too. I found that with my second quilt. Check the math. Size of block x number of blocks, minus 1/2 for each seam will give you the projected size. An unfinished block will be 1/2 inch bigger than a finished one, so a 3" block will be 3 1/2 before sewing into the bigger block.
07-27-2011, 09:32 PM
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You need to check your seam allowances. When you are adding lots of small pieces together you need to be very accurate. Even being out by 1/16" will make a difference. With 1/16" over eight seams that adds up to 1/2" out which is a lot.
07-27-2011, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by katesnanna
You need to check your seam allowances. When you are adding lots of small pieces together you need to be very accurate. Even being out by 1/16" will make a difference. With 1/16" over eight seams that adds up to 1/2" out which is a lot.
07-28-2011, 01:52 AM
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Good work! and I know your frustration. I am quite new to quilting. I have not finished my first quilt yet. I can't agree more with what was already said above... learning process and time consuming. May be it is also called experience lolll
I guess that's how we learn. Your're doing a great job. Lots of seams and points and very nicely done! don't give up!
I guess that's how we learn. Your're doing a great job. Lots of seams and points and very nicely done! don't give up!
07-28-2011, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by katesnanna
You need to check your seam allowances. When you are adding lots of small pieces together you need to be very accurate. Even being out by 1/16" will make a difference. With 1/16" over eight seams that adds up to 1/2" out which is a lot.
Great job for an early quilt!!!
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