Always lose my points, help!!!
11-26-2011, 09:50 AM
#31
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I do mine this way also... works great...
Originally Posted by mmdquilts
I match the points with a pin checking to make sure the pin is exactly at the points of both pieces. Sew right up to the pin where you know it is matched. either take the pin out at this point or hand crank it over the pin if you are sure the needle won't hit it. This has made it much easier for me to get sharp points.
11-26-2011, 12:29 PM
#34
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Originally Posted by Holice
check to make sure you are maintaining the correct seam allowance to the end. Use a sharp point to hold the fabric so the seam allowance doesn't shift. I find this is the most common problem causing points not to match.
OzarksGma
11-26-2011, 12:37 PM
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Oh gosh, I love it! I am not the only one who has a helper that has to get into the middle of whatever I am doing. I have to be careful that she doesn't try to catch the needle on my sewing machine. lol He is beautiful.
Judy
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11-26-2011, 12:50 PM
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It may sound silly, but I use the same sewing machine and the same ruler throughout the entire quilt. If you are sewing more than one item, just make a light pencil mark or tape your settings...or write them down depending on your machine. I also pin on the points and sew on the side that shows the point intersections.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
11-26-2011, 01:28 PM
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Lots of good pointers (no pun intended) here! I also struggled with this, but finally changed the quarter inch foot I was using. I'm not sure all quarter inch feet are a true quarter inch. I now use a quarter inch foot that has the little metal guide on the side that you let the material rest against. I get more accurate quarter inch seams and my points survive! Love your quilt inspector! 
11-26-2011, 01:39 PM
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I adjust the seam when it comes to the point. Sometimes it's a little bigger than 1/4" and sometimes it's a little less. I also go quite slow because there is generally a larger bump where the pieces come together and everything is pinned. The better the prep work is the better the blocks (points) will be.
Have you measured your pieces to see if you have a 1/4" to work with? A little analysis surely explains your issue and offers a solution.
Have you measured your pieces to see if you have a 1/4" to work with? A little analysis surely explains your issue and offers a solution.
11-26-2011, 08:21 PM
#39
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There is a link to a good tip about sewing and matching perfect r points in the links and resources section.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/links-r...s-t169939.html
I've enjoyed reading your tips ladies.
Anna
http://www.quiltingboard.com/links-r...s-t169939.html
I've enjoyed reading your tips ladies.
Anna
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