Originally Posted by Holice
Based on some of the recent posts, I want to repeat an earlier post about rules for quiltmaking.
1. Accurate marking/measuring
2. Accurate cutting
3. Accurate piecing.
Beyone this it is what the quiltmaker brings to the process. Regardless the reason 1/4" seam allowance was established, this is the norm and must be adheared to for consistency in the piecing.
Consider patchwork like a jigsaw puzzel. The pieces must be accurate for them to fit into the overall puzzel.
I would add two more things to this short list.
For me, if this is an item that will be washed -
Prewash the fabrics and fabric trims (possible exception - some battings) before cutting.
Pressing as one goes. (Finger pressing sometimes counts!)
Sometimes one has to "experiment" to get that perfect combination of cutting and seam width.
And use the same ruler (or ruler brand) for the whole project.