Originally Posted by butterflywing
you would have to be so super-careful at the corners not to let any threads fray that imo it would be faster to press in that .25" fold-over. at least for me it would be. if you decide to test it, let us know. if it works, it would be a great time-saver.
No, I do not think it will work without turning the corner tips in so they are under your 1/4" iron down on the sides.
When you roll the edges of the square's sides the tip will pop out at you if it isn't secured under the side iron downs. Remember we are rolling the sides to the center and holding the side over the top of your 'window' fabric.
I have one on the machine now but I am using the sewing method rather than the ironing method. Eddie's tutorial:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-35742-1.htm
I really don't know if one method is faster or better than the other.
I am hoping to have enough fabric for a California King. I will need 780 squares. The first photo is the one on the machine now but I took the windows out. They were not speaking to me. I will know when I find just the right fabric.
The other is the test squares I made when I was learning the pattern. Both give you a good view of the tips and why they need to be secured under.
This was my first practice block. It shows the tips better for you.
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This one is on the machine now. I am not using the ironing method.
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